419 scam: "Miriam Filippo"<miriamacito@yahoo.it> We Offer Long & Short Term Loans.

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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:
- "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 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.
- tonywilliamsinvestment@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Miriam Filippo" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <tonywilliamsinvestment@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 02:07:27 +0100
Subject: We Offer Long & Short Term Loans.

Dear Prospective Customer,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity and privilege to introduce the services offered by our financial organisation.

We are a registered loan company and we are currently giving out loans to interested persons at a low interest rate.

We offer long and short term loans and this allow borrowers to repay loans over a longer period of time with an affordable interest rate.

Do you need a loan for Investment/Business Expansion Purposes,Personal Loan,Debt Consolidation Loan,Home Improvement Loan,A New or Used Car Purchase,A New Home,Farm Equipment Loans,Credit Rehabilitation Loan or Even a vacation Loan.

We offer all types of loans for all types of needs.And because your situation and financial status are unique,our loans are tailor-made for you,With our help, you choose the loan that is right for your circumstances, a loan you can comfortably afford.

If interested in our services do not hesitate to contact us via Email: tonywilliamsinvestment@hotmail.com and provide the following informations:

Your Full Names:
Home Address:
Your Country:
Your Telephone/Fax Numbers:
Your Occupation:
Loan Amount Needed:
Loan Duration:
Purpose Of Loan:

Here is the right place to come for your loan. You will find: Fixed payment amounts,Competitive rates,Flexible terms,Secured or unsecured loans and a Monthly repayment schedule.

Contact us for a loan today and we will do the work for you.

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs.Miriam Filippo
E-Mail: tonywilliamsinvestment@hotmail.com
Asst.Loan Officer

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