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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.
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: "Mr James O brien(LOAN LENDER)" <james@info.net>
Reply-To: jamesloanventures@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:10:56 +0800
Subject: APPLY FOR LOAN AT 2.5% INTEREST RATE!
Hello,
I am Mr.James O'brien, I operate a financial institution. I give out loans
at 2.5% interest rate. If you are interested in getting a loan from us,
contact us via our email or call the number below to speak
directly to one of our agents: jamesloanventures@yahoo.com.hk
Mr James O'brien
C.E.O
James O'brien loan Ventures Inc
jamesloanventures@yahoo.com.hk
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