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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: "Zion Finance Group" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ziontld@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019 11:41:23 +0300
Subject: Credit Inquiry? Contact Email: info@ziongroupltd.com

Greetings, It is my pleasure to let you know that your currency worries will soon be over. I am Mr. Bernard and have a credit facility here in the USA. But I can lend you money anywhere in the world. You just have to ask the Zion Group. Personally, I selected the few emails as the first beneficiary group. Please send me an email to ( info@ziongroupltd.com) how much you want to borrow. The money for mortgages, car purchases and travel etc. will be provided, provided you have a valid national identity card or driver's license. Please note that the first 7 who answer this email within the next 48 hours receive the highest attention and will be treated as a top priority.
Thank you very much. Mr. Bernard.
Zion Finance Group
Email: info@ziongroupltd.com
Tel: 1 (719) 900-1223

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