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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Sprinwell Financial Services" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:37:16 +0100
Subject: BG/SBLC OFFER.


We have a direct genuine provider for BG/SBLC specifically for lease, at leasing price of 5+2 of face value issued by AAA rated Banks in Europe, Middle East, Asia or USA, like HSBC London/Honk Kong, Barclays Bank London, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas and 100% verifiable. We issue from $1m and above. Our BG/SBLC Financing can help you get your project funded, with yearly renewable leased bank instruments for projects such as Aviation, Agriculture, Petroleum, Telecommunication, construction of Dams, Bridges, Real Estate, Industrial Equipment, Air crafts, Ships, Energy Service, Airlines and all kinds of high valued projects. Also for clients/businesses involved in buying and selling, import and export of any kind of goods. We work directly with issuing bank lease providers, this Instrument can be monetized on your behalf for 100% funding. We have direct relationships with proven Issuers and Monetizers who offer a complete range of both Recourse and Non-Recourse Programs. Bank Guar!
antees (BGs) can be Monetized for:

All inquires should include the following minimum information so I can quickly address your needs:

1. Complete contact information.
2. What exactly do you need.
3. How long do you need it for.
4. Are you a principal borrower or a broker.

We can close any deal within 5-7 Banking days. If you are interested and would like to discuss your cash-flow requirements or difficulties with us in complete confidence or require further information, kindly contact me via email.

Sincerely,

Mbeki Allen Taylor, COO.
Sprinwell Financial Services
First Floor, Woodgate Studios,
2-8 Games Road, Cockfosters EN4 9HN
United Kingdom.
Direct Tel/whatsapp: +44-7448-001106
Email: sprinwell@outlook.com

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