419 scam: "Pantheon Financial Group" <office_shine@nexyzbb.ne.jp> (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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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)
- "loan amount" (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.
- +447024054791 (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.
- pantheonfinancial@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Pantheon Financial Group" <office_shine@nexyzbb.ne.jp>
Reply-To: pantheonfinancial@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 07:25:18 +0900 (JST)
Subject:

Pantheon Financial Group
Head office – Springfield House, 76 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2AY.

Are you tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages,have you Been Turned down
constantly By your banks and Other Financial Institutions. We Offer LOANS
ranging from $3,000.00 Min. to $10,000,000.00 Max. at 4% 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 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
* Student Loan
* Business Loans
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
* Home Enhancement
* Car Loan

If interested kindheartedly fill the application form below for further
information.

First Name:___________ Middle Name:____________Surname:______________

Sex:__________Date of birth: ________ Month:________Year:__________

Country:___________ State:___________ Code:__________Tel:_________

Occupation: ___________ Monthly Income: ____________

Loan Amount Needed:_____________ Loan Duration: ______________

Thanks.

Sign.

Management.

Tell: +(44)-7024054791
Fax: +(44)-700-593-8816
E-mail: pantheonfinancial@yahoo.com.hk

Independent Financial Advisers

Independent Financial Advisers Pantheon Financial Ltd (no. 4300595) group
of companies incorporating Pantheon Financial Management Ltd (no. 3293439)
and Pantheon Financial Investments Ltd (no. 1457595). Authorised and
regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
All are registered in England and Wales and Nigeria.
Henton & Co Financial Services is a trading style of Pantheon Financial
Management Ltd
Head office – Springfield House, 76 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2AY.
Pantheon Financial Ltd has no connection with Pantheon Ventures Ltd or its
affiliated companies or with any funds managed or advised by Pantheon
Ventures Ltd or its affiliated companies, including Pantheon
Participations PLC.

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