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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: "Lea Edem" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lea_edem13@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:50:44 -0700
Subject: Solution is here

I am Mrs.Lea  Edem the Managing Director  SBI Xpress Credit Personal Loan. Will are  a certified loan lender, offering loan to people who are in need of
 
loans, here are some question: Are you in need of a loan of any purpose?, Do you want to pay your bills?, Are you in a financial problem, Do you need a
 
financial Solution?. Here is the solutuion to all your financial problem. Will give out loans for project, business, taxes, bills, and so many others
 
reasons, our loan are easy, cheap . and chick.
Contact us today for that loan you desire, we can arrange any loan you suit your budget at low interest rate. If Intersted, fill out the details below:
 
Full Name:........................
Contact Address:..................
Phone:............................
Country...........................
Amount Needed as Loan:............
Loan Duration:....................
Sex:..............................
 
In acknowledgement to this mail, we can start with the processing of your loan. There is more to gain by getting a loan from this company.
 
Best Regards.
as I look forward to hear from you.
 
Contact customer care for more info:
 
Mrs.Lea  Edem

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