419 scam: ALfred George <alfredgeorgesmailbox@rediffmail.com> GUARANTEE LOAN OFFER

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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)
- "loan amount" (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!)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: ALfred George <alfredgeorgesmailbox@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: springfinancial@w.cn
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:00:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: GUARANTEE LOAN OFFER

Good Day

Do you need an urgent loan to solve your financial needs,Have you been turned down by so many banks. We Offer loan ranging from $5,000.00 to $30,000,000.00 Maximum, we are reliable, efficient, Fast and dynamic. No credit check and 100% Guaranteed, and our interest rate is 2.5%.

We want to use this medium to inform you that we render reliable beneficiary assistance as we will be glad to offer you a loan. contact us now and fill the information needed to process your loan.

Information Needed

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Country:
State:
City:
Sex:
Age:
Marital Status:
Occupation:
Monthly Income:
Loan Amount Needed:
Loan Duration:

In acknowledgment to these details, we will send you a well calculated Loan Terms and Condition for the amount you require.

Best Regard,
Mr.Alfred George MD/CEO
Spring Financial Home®

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