419 scam: "FIRST FINANCE TRUST" <getloan@1stfinancetrust.com> Get Your Loan Within 24Hrs.

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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!)
- "loan1unsecured@gmail.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.)
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.
- +447045764470 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- loan1unsecured@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "FIRST FINANCE TRUST" <getloan@1stfinancetrust.com>
Reply-To: loan1unsecured@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:55:09 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Get Your Loan Within 24Hrs.

FIRST FINANCE TRUST
124, Bishops-gate,
London, EC2M 4AN,
United Kingdom
Tel: +4470457 64470

Dear Sir/Ma,

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 4-6 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 $5,000.00 Min. to $40,000,000.00 Max. at 3%
interest rate per annum. LOANS for developing business and competitive
edge/business expansion. We are certified, trustworthy, reliable,
efficient, Fast and dynamic. And a co-operate financier for 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 via email: loan1unsecured@gmail.com

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
Terms and Condition which will include the agreement.

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!

Regards

Mr. Kelly Roy Henderson
Finance And Loan Officer.

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