419 scam: EDWARD SCOT FINANCE INVESTMENT <info.loan.com@fce.unju.edu.ar> (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:

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:
- "your loan " (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!)
- "edward_financeinvestment@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "edward_financeinvestment@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +447045764800 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: edward_financeinvestment@live.com
Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 13:26:15 -0300
Subject:

EDWARD SCOT FINANCE INVESTMENT
Contact Address:82 Eglinton Road,Plumstead.
Se183sy, London United Kingdom.
Email:edward_financeinvestment@live.com
Are you searching for a very Genuine loan? at an affordable interest rate
?processed within 4 of 6 working days. Have you been turned down
constantly by your Banks and other financial institutions? The goodnews is
here !!!
We Offer LOANS ranging from $25,000.00 Min. to
$500.000,000, Max. at 4% interest rate per annun. LOANS for developing
business a competitive edge/business expansion. We are certified,
trustworthy, reliable, efficient,Fastand dynamic. and a co-operate
financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing, we give out
long term loan for five to fifty years maximum.We offer the following
kinds of loans and many more;
* Personal Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Business Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
* Home Improvement
Please if you are delighted and interested in our financial offer,Do not
hesitate to contact us if in need of our service as you will be required
to furnish us with the following details to commence with the
process of your loan sum accordingly.
1st INFORMATIONS NEEDED ARE
First Name:___________________________
Last Name:____________________________
Gender:_______________________________
Marital status:_______________________
Contact Address:______________________
City/Zip code:________________________
Country:______________________________
Date of Birth:________________________
Amount Needed as Loan:________________
Loan Duration:________________________
Monthly Income/Yearly Income:_________
Occupation:___________________________
Business name:________________________
Purpose for Loan:_____________________
Phone:________________________________
Fax:__________________________________
In acknowledgment to these details, I will send you a well calculate Terms
and Condition which will include the agreement.
'
THERE IS NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR DEBT AND FINANCIAL PROBLEMS !!!
A trial will convince you..... We Are Here To Show You A Better Way To
Financial Freedom
!!! Contact Us Today !!! 'Your Business
Is Our Blessing'
Thanks For Your Patronage!
Regards
Mr.Edward Scot,
Tel:+44-704-576-4800
Email:edward_financeinvestment@live.com
LOAN FINANCE MINISTRY.
Financial Controller/London Operation Manager.

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Facultad de Ciencias Económicas
Universidad Nacional de Jujuy

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