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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: basha benjamine <alanphilip34@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:51:00 +0200
Subject:

Global Financial Service Offers 5% Interest on Loan Ranging from
$10,000 to $30,000,000 Contact us. One Loan Payment, Reduce Interest,
Free Credit Check. Consolidate your Debt with Global Financial
Services. Contact us on the below details:


LOAN APPLICATION FORM:
First Name:.........................
Last Name:..................................................................
Gender:............................................................
Telephone:..................................................................
Province:.........................................................
Amount Needed:.......................................................
Purpose Of Loan:.................................
Loan Duration:........................................
Occupation:...................................................
Monthly Income:.......................................................

Our Mission is to assist the poor and needy financially!!!
Complete it in Capital letters before submitting your application form to
us

And also attach any means of identification such as a Driver's License,
International Passport, OR ID with your three months certified bank

Statement and Your Pay-slip OR Company/Business CK.
Regards
Email:globalfinance.02@yandex.com
Email:globalfinance.0221@gmail.com
whatsapp/Call:+27840513857
Mrs.Vivian Nelson.

Loan Director

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