419 scam: IDI Way Cash Ltd <idiwaycashcraft2@gmail.com> (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:

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!)
- "loan applicant" (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: IDI Way Cash Ltd <idiwaycashcraft2@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 May 2014 23:43:05 -0700
Subject:

solve your financial needs, We Offer loan ranging from $5,000.00 to
$10,000,000.00 Max, we are reliable, efficient, Fast and dynamic, No credit
check and 100% Guaranteed We offer overseas loans in all terms here. we
also gives out loan in euros,pounds and Dollars. The Interest rate
applicable to all Loans is 2.5 %First Information Needed for processing
are:FULL NAMES:ADDRESS:COUNTRY:STATE:GENDER:MARITAL STATUS:NEXT OF
KIN:OCCUPATION:MONTHLY INCOME:PHONE NUMBER:MOBILE PHONE NUMBER;AMOUNT
NEEDED AS THE LOAN:DURATION OF THE LOAN:Based on this fact we will be
waiting for your Loan Applicant Details filled so as to give you the Loan
TERMS AND CONDITIONS guarding our loan program.Armstrong, Cheryl A,COMPANY
LOAN ADVERTISEMENT.Mrs Ann Marie/C.E.O,Chief Executive Officer.IDI Way Cash
Ltd.*

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