419 scam: "Elena Gilbert" <info@amtrustgroup.org> (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:

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.
- ryanfranklinofficial@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Elena Gilbert" <info@amtrustgroup.org>
Reply-To: ryanfranklinofficial@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 23:43:59 +0700
Subject:

Sehr geehrter Herr / Frau, Brauchen Sie einen Kredit? .. Ja, wir k=F6nne=
n dir helfen. Wir bieten Darlehen f=FCr alle Zwecke. Schlechte Kredit ist k=
eine Barriere. Wir k=F6nnen helfen, den Stress und die hilflosen Gef=FChle =
zu beseitigen, die oft dazu f=FChren, dass Sie Ihre Rechnungen nicht bezahl=
en k=F6nnen.
Darlehen beginnt von 10.000 Euro und der maximale Darlehensbetrag betr=
=E4gt 20 Millionen Euro in US-Dollar. und der Zinssatz beginnt bei 2.0% abh=
=E4ngig von Ihrem Darlehenszweck. Sie k=F6nnen sich in nur 3 Minuten bewe=
rben und erhalten eine schnelle Entscheidung. Genehmigte Mittel k=F6nnen in=
nerhalb von 48 Stunden auf Ihr Bankkonto =FCberwiesen werden, abh=E4ngig vo=
n Ihrer Bank! Keine Wartezeiten mehr wie bei anderen Unternehmen. Mit einem=
Darlehen bei AmTRUST Group k=F6nnen Sie Ihre Finanzen gesund halten und Ih=
r Budget im Griff behalten. Kontaktieren Sie den Kreditsachbearbeiter f=
=FCr weitere Informationen und Anwendung. E-Mail: ryanfranklinofficial@gm=
ail.com Mit freundlichen Gr=FC=DFen im Service. Frau Elena Gilbert.
Werbeagent. =

--------------------------

Dear Sir / Ma'am,
Need a loan? .. Yes, we can help you.
We offer loans for all purposes. Bad credit is not a barrier. We can help =
to eliminate the stress and helpless feelings that often mean you can not p=
ay your bills.
Loan starts from 10,000 euros and the maximum loan amount is 20 million eu=
ros in US dollars. and the interest rate starts at 2.0% depending on your l=
oan purpose.
You can apply in just 3 minutes and get a quick decision. Approved funds c=
an be transferred to your bank account within 48 hours, depending on your b=
ank! No more waiting time like other companies.
With a loan from AmTRUST Group, you can keep your finances healthy and kee=
p your budget under control.
Contact the loan officer for more information and application.
E-mail: ryanfranklinofficial@gmail.com
Sincerely, in the service.
Mrs. Elena Gilbert.
Advertising agent.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. 59 Maiden Lane
43rd Floor =

New York, NY 10038
Mobile: +1 (315) 314-5302 =

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