419 scam: Secretary Head <secretaryhead.david.parker@gmail.com> LOAN OFFER AT 3%, APPLY NOW..........

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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!)
- "davidparker_loanfundings@hotmail.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.)
- "davidparker_loanfundings@hotmail.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 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.
- davidparker_loanfundings@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Secretary Head <secretaryhead.david.parker@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:49:46 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT 3%, APPLY NOW..........

Hello,

Are you looking for a business loan,personal loan,home loan,auto
loan,student loan,debt consolidation loan,unsecured loan,venture
capital etc...OR Were you refused a loan by a bank or any financial
institution for one or more reasons.You are in the right place for
your loan solutions! I am a private lender,I grant out loans to
companies and individuals at a low and affordable interest rate of
3%.Interest. Contact us for the follow up processing of the loan and
transfer within 48 hours;

EMAIL US RIGHT NOW VIA :(davidparker_loanfundings@hotmail.com)

BORROWER`S INFORMATION URGENTLY NEEDED...

Borrower`s Full Names:..........
Amount Needed:.................
Loan Duration......................
Address:...................
Merital Status........................
Occupation:........
Sex:..............
Age..............
Phone number:.......
Monthly Income:.............
Country:...............
City:.......................
Purpose of Loan:...........

Get back to me as soon as possible with above details for more
information. I hope to hear from you.* *As soon as the borrower`s
informations are filled and returned, then the loan terms and
conditions will be prepared and sent to you.Then after that your fund
will be approved and accredited into your account number as soon as
all the loan process have been concluded okay. I await the filled out
loan form from you right away so that your files can be opened up in
my office and also to enable the loan process to commence at
once..........

Thanks and God Bless You.

EMAIL US RIGHT NOW VIA: (davidparker_loanfundings@hotmail.com)

Mr.David Parker.

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