419 scam: "Loan offer" <info@loan.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!)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447035919861 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Loan offer" <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: loanfirm01@insing.com
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:31:20 +0300 (EAT)
Subject:

Tel: +447035919861

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 interestrate?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 annun. LOANS for developing business a competitive
edge/business expansion. We are certified, trustworthy, reliable,
efficient, Fastand dynamic. and a co-operate financierfor 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

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:________________________
Monthly Income/Yearly Income:_________
Occupation:___________________________
Purpose for Loan:_____________________
Phone:________________________________
Fax:__________________________________

In acknowledgment to these details, I will send you a well calculated Term
sand Condition which will include the agreement. Further more 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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