419 scam: "Mr.Danny Smith." <bibliomonde@noos.fr> (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:
- "million dollars" (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)
- ",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)
- "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!)
- "dannyloaninvesment@googlemail.com.com" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Danny Smith." <bibliomonde@noos.fr>
Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 04:13:37 +0200 (CEST)
Subject:

Hello,

I will like to Introduce my self to you shortly,my name's are Mr.Danny Smith,I am the Managing Director (MD) of Danny Loan Invesment, i give out
Loan at a low interest rate of 3%,I give out Personal Loans,Business Expansion Loans, Business Start-up Loans ,Education Loans, Debt
Consolidation Loans,Venture Capital,Hard Money Loans,even to those with Bad Credit, ETC,We offer Loan Ranging from a Minimum Amount of
Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00USD) and to a Maximum Rang of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00USD)..So i want you to state how much
you intend to get as a Loan and your Suitable duration for this Loan so that we can send you the Loan Terms Re-payment Schedule to this
effect... if you are still interested Email us back at: dannyloaninvesment@googlemail.com.com. and fill the form below.
FILL THE BORROWER'S INFORMATION
Your Name:______________________
Your Address:____________________
Your Country:____________________
Your Occupation:__________________
Loan Amount Needed:______________
Loan Duration:____________________
Monthly Income:__________________
Cell phone Number:________________
Sex__________________________
Have a nice day and God Bless you.

Warm Regard
Mr.Danny Smith.

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