419 scam: "Loan @ 3% Interest Rate..." <helpdesksupport11@gmail.com> (no subject)

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "your loan " (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- "loan.firm@insing.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- "loan.firm@insing.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Loan @ 3% Interest Rate..." <helpdesksupport11@gmail.com>
Reply-To: loan.firm@insing.com
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:47:32 -0000 (GMT)
Subject:

Email: loan.firm@insing.com

With 100s of loans we can select the right one just for you
whatever your
circumstances, self employed, retired, have CCJs or a poor
credit rating,
we could help.

Are you searching for a very Genuine loan? at an affordable
interest rate?
processed within 4 of 6 working days. Have you been turned
down constantly
by your Banks and other financial institutions? The goodnews
is here !!!
We Offer LOANS ranging from $2,000.00 Min. to $30,000,000.00
Max. at 3%
interest rate per annum. LOANS for developing business a
competitive
edge/business expansion. We are certified, trustworthy,
reliable,
efficient, Fastand dynamic,and a co-operate financier
for real estate and any kinds of business financing.

we give out long term loan for five to fifty years maximum.
We offer the following kinds of loans and many more:
* Personal Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Business Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
* Home Improvement Loan

Please if you are delighted and interested in our financial
offer, Do not
hesitate to contact us if in need of our service as you will
be required
to furnish us with the following details to commence with
the processing of
your loan sum accordingly.

Name:****************************************

Last Name:**********************************

Gender:**********************************

Marital status:**************************

Contact Address:*************************

City/Zip code:***************************

Country:*********************************

Date of Birth:***************************

Amount Needed as Loan:*******************

Loan Duration:***************************

Monthly Income/Yearly Income:**************

Occupation:********************************

Purpose for Loan:**************************

Phone:**************************************

Fax:****************************************

In acknowledgment to these details, I will send you a well
calculated
Terms and Condition which will include the agreement Form.

Furthermore be informed that you will also need a form of
Identification
which can be either a Driver's License or your working
Identity card.
Thanks For Your Patronage!

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