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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: Webster Henry <danieljacksonloanhelp@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:50:50 +0000
Subject: Urgent Loan offer

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Good day

Do you need a loan to start your own business
Do you want to buy a house
Are you in depth if yes, you really need a help just email
[websterloanoffice@gmail.com]
we offer any kind of loan in a chipper rate of 3% we are waiting for
your urgent respond.


We give loan in a chipper rate of 3% and to people who need with trust
that can pay back the loan

Are you looking to start Business, do you need a personal loan,
Rent loans,
Car loans,
Business loans,
Home mortgage,
Educational loans
Construction loans,
Commercial mortgage,

Kindly Email: websterloanoffice@gmail.com

I don't know if you need a loan if you are interested of the loan you
can get back to me now okay

Mr Webster Henry

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