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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: "Mr. Raymond Pritchard" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrrpritchard@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 20:01:58 +0100
Subject: ***DO YOU NEED A LOAN FOR AN INVESTMENT?***

Dear Loaner
 
We are A finance firm duly registered in Dubai (United Arab Emirate) Our office is located at Level 6, Liberty House Office 487-A,312th Road, Dubai International
Financial Center Dubai. Our Group invite you to partner with us and benefit in our new Loan and Project funding program. We offer flexible loans and funding for various projects bypassing the usual rigorous procedures.
 
This Funding program allows a client to enjoy low interest payback for as low as per annul for a period of 5-10 years. We can approve a loan/funding for up to USD$1,800,000,000.00 or more depending on the nature of business. We are
currently funding for:
 
  * Starting up a Franchise
  * Business Acquisition
  * Business Expansion
  * Commercial Real Estate purchase
  * Contract Execution
 
We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any venture.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us for possible business co-operation.
 
Regards
Mr.Raymond Pritchard
Chief Financial Officer
Al Hail Islami Finance Co.Ltd
Level 6, Liberty House Office 487-A,
312th Road, Dubai International
Financial Centre Dubai

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