419 scam: "Loan Offer" <luciano@fcaa.com.br> at 3% Interest rate per

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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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Loan Offer" <luciano@fcaa.com.br>
Reply-To: loan.info11@insing.com
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 09:21:05 -0200 (BRST)
Subject: at 3% Interest rate per

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 of 6 working days. Have you been turned
down constantly? by your Banks and other financial institutions? The
goodness is here!!! We Offer LOANS ranging from $2,000.00 Min. to
$30,000,000.00 Max. at 3% Interest rate per annul. LOANS for developing
business a 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.

Name:__________________________
Last Name:___________________________
Gender: _______________________________
Marital status:_______________________
Contact Address:______________________
City/Zip ________________________
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. Furthermore be
Informed that you will also need a form of Identification
Which can be either a Drivers License or your working Identity Card.

Thanks for Your Patronage!

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