419 scam: "AFRICA LOAN GLOBAL MICRO FINANCE COMPANY" <info@mail.com> Do you need a loan?

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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:
- "firstly, i would like to introduce myself to you, well" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "atlantic_loan@yahoo.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.)
- "atlanticloanfirm2008@live.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.)
- "atlanticloanfirm2008@live.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.
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.
- atlantic_loan@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "AFRICA LOAN GLOBAL MICRO FINANCE COMPANY" <info@mail.com>
Reply-To: atlanticloanfirm2008@live.com
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 01:29:49 +0700
Subject: Do you need a loan?

AFRICA LOAN GLOBAL MICRO FINANCE COMPANY

GOOD DAY,

Do you need a loan?

Are you planning to run a Business of your own? Or are you
Looking forward to expand your business? or Are you in
debt,and you are looking for a way to get out of it?
Then you are in the right place of total dept free, a home of
bad dept solution. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself
to you, well,(0)(0)ReportListing Details: I am KELLY PETER, a Legitimate, Reputable
money Lender. We are a company with financial assistance. We loan funds out to
individuals in need of financial assistance, that have a bad credit or in need of money
to pay bills, to invest on business. I want to use this medium to inform you that we
render reliable beneficiary assistance as I'll be glad to offer you a loan. You can
contact the company with this mail address.E-mail:atlantic_loan@yahoo.com
Note:all applicant must be above the age of 18yrs.
Waitting to hear from you soonest.
INFORMATIONS REQUIRED FOR LOAN PROCESSING
Name...................................................
Age.......................................................
Country...............................................
Resident....................... ........................
Occupation........................................
Amount Needed As Loan..................
phone Number...................................
YEAR DURATION.............................

(CONTACT FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

Name:Mr.Atlantic peter
Via-Email:atlanticloanfirm2008@live.com
Thank you and GOd bless you
AFRICA LOAN GLOBAL MICRO FINANCE COMPANY

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