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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• 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!)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • sophiesmithloanfirm00@gmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "FINANCE AND LEASING ASSOCIATION." <info@loan.org>
Reply-To: sophiesmithloanfirm00@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:39:19 -0500 (CDT)
Subject:





SOPHIE SMITH LOAN FIRM
FINANCE AND LEASING ASSOCIATION
H7BWP Sandholm,Bridge End Rd
Suffolk, IP28 8LQ
Red Lodge Bury St,Edmunds
ENGLAND.

Email: sophiesmithloanfirm00@gmail.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 to 6 working days. Have you been turned down constantly
by your Banks and other financial institutions? The good news 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, Fast,dynamic and a co-operate financier
for real estate and any kind 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
* Home Improvement
* Debt Consolidation
* Home Insurance

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 process 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:________________________
Occupation:___________________________
Purpose for Loan:_____________________
Phone:________________________________


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


Regards,

MRS.SOPHIE SMITH
Finance And Leasing Association
sophiesmithloanfirm00@gmail.com

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