419 scam: ''BrianFunds''<lkoech@integrity.go.ke> LOAN OFFER

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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:
- ",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)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: ''BrianFunds''<lkoech@integrity.go.ke>
Reply-To: brianfundsinvestment@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 23:34:04 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER

Hello, Am Brian,Legitimate and reliable loan lender.I offer loans on a clea=
r and understandable terms and conditions at 3%interest rate. From $5,000.0=
0 to $550,000,000.00 USD, Euro And Pounds Only. I Offer Business Loans, Per=
sonal Loans, Student Loans,Car Loans And Loans To Pay Off Bills. Are you in=
need of loan?,if yes kindly fill our LOAN APPLICATION FORM Full Name:_____=
_____ Age:__________ Sex:_________ Country:_________ Address:__________ Occ=
upation:__________ Monthly Income:_________ Valid Mobile Phone Number _____=
___ Loan Amount Needed:__________ (Loan Amount And Currency In Words):_____=
_____ Loan Duration (Specific In Years):__________ If Immediately the above=
information is filled properly and sent back to us, the loan terms and con=
ditions/repayment schedule and all other necessary documentation and inquir=
y shall be sent to you in good faith. contact me immediately. Regard Brian =

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will hold an anti-corruption week in Kwale County from 21st to 25th September 2015. Programs during the week include Corruption Risk Assessment for the County Government, training for members of the County Assembly and County public officers on ethics and integrity, and a caravan-led Public outreach to various parts of the County. The Anti-Corruption Week culminates in a public Baraza scheduled for 25th September 2015 at the Ukunda Show Ground from 9.00 a.m. There will be a procession to the venue. Don=E2=80=99t be left out, welcome to march and lend your voice towards a corruption-free Kwale County=0A

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