419 scam: "Mr. Edgar Ronald" <info@yahoo.com> Guaranteed Loan 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:

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:
- "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!)
- "flowsv424@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "flowsv424@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Edgar Ronald" <info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: flowsv424@w.cn
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:04:25 -0500
Subject: Guaranteed Loan Apply Now

Loan Services Offered

We offer loan at low interest rate and with no credit check, we offer Personal loans,
Debt Consolidation Loan, Venture Capital, Business Loan, Education Loan, Home Loan or
"Loan for any reason!".

Our company is based in Malaysia as we've been into the financial business for over 17
years now with a low interest of 3%. We give out loan
to people from America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand Australia and Africa within a maximum
of 4 days depending on the seriousness of the applicant.

* Personal Loan (Unsecured)
* Business Loan (Unsecured)
* Debt Consolidation Loan
* Improve your home

APPLICATION FORM:

1)First Name:
2)Last Name:
3)Address:
4)Country:
5)Marital Status:
6)Sex:
7)Phone Number:
8)Cell Phone:
9)Occupation:
10)Amount Needed As The Loan:
11)Loan Duration:
12)Purpose Of Loan:
13)Have You Applied Before:

All replies should be forwarded to:E-mails: flowsv424@w.cn
As soon as we receive the application, Then we will process your Loan
application for approval

Regards,
Mr. Edgar Ronald
Announce
Country: Malaysia
E-mail:flowsv424@w.cn

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