419 scam: Mrs Erica <erica.financialhome@hotmail.com> Financial Loan Offer Apply Now

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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.
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!)
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.
- erica.financialhome@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Erica <erica.financialhome@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:15:05 -0800
Subject: Financial Loan Offer Apply Now

Hello,

Compliment of the season
I am Mrs Erica a loan lender, I offer all kinds of loan to every interested
individuals and firms around the world in a very low interest rate of 5%.if
interested contact me via email address bellow: erica.financialhome@hotmail.com

I am ready to serve you all to your desire and i want you all to beware that
your loan in this very company is 100% assured and secured by this very company.

I am stating this clear and fair to you that your purpose in greeting this loan
from this very company will never be in vain and i want you to know that you are
transacting this loan with a certified and qualified lender that have make life
easy and smooth for people so your case will not be different.

So if you are interested in getting the loan then you have to fill and return
this form below so that we can proceed further in the transfer okay.

BORROWER'S DATA

1) Your names:

2) Your country:

3) Your address:

4) Your occupation:

5) Your marital status:

6) Age:

7) Phone number:

8) Monthly Income:

9) Amount Needed As The Loan:

10) How many Years:

Hope to hear from you soon you soon

Regards

Mrs Erica.

Hello,

Compliment of the season
I am Mrs Erica a loan lender, I offer all kinds of loan to every interested
individuals and firms around the world in a very low interest rate of 5%.if
interested contact me via email address bellow: erica.financialhome@hotmail.com

I am ready to serve you all to your desire and i want you all to beware that
your loan in this very company is 100% assured and secured by this very company.

I am stating this clear and fair to you that your purpose in greeting this loan
from this very company will never be in vain and i want you to know that you are
transacting this loan with a certified and qualified lender that have make life
easy and smooth for people so your case will not be different.

So if you are interested in getting the loan then you have to fill and return
this form below so that we can proceed further in the transfer okay.

BORROWER'S DATA

1) Your names:

2) Your country:

3) Your address:

4) Your occupation:

5) Your marital status:

6) Age:

7) Phone number:

8) Monthly Income:

9) Amount Needed As The Loan:

10) How many Years:

Hope to hear from you soon you soon

Regards

Mrs Erica.

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