419 scam: "LOAN OFFICE"<johnn@cnncapnews.com> ABSOLUTE LOAN!!!

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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!)
- "loan.office247@yahoo.it" (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 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.
- +447053824105 (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.
- loan.office247@yahoo.it (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "LOAN OFFICE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <loan.office247@yahoo.it>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2015 07:33:55 -0600
Subject: ABSOLUTE LOAN!!!

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

Have you been intervened by banks or financial lenders in debt you are, you need a quick loan for the
company, it is an opportunity here, your company offers personal and business loans to individuals, our
interest rate of 1.1% interest per year set in which a borrower can repay within a certain period of time.
If you are interested, please contact the coordinator by e-mail: LOAN.OFFICE247@YAHOO.IT
Here the information is required:
* Full Name
* Loan Amount Needed:
* The purpose of the loan:
* Loan Duration:
* Country:
* Phone:
Through our unsecured and secured loan programs, we can make any type of financing that a company
needs.
We tailor the program to suit your needs, not our attention. In most cases you will find that we. Alternatives
that are not offered by banks
To discuss your situation, please contact:

Mr. Brittin Matt.
+447053824105

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