419 scam: "LOAN UNION NET" <loanunion@forest.com.my> Get Loan Today For Your Business & Personal Finance

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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:
- "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!)
- "loanunion@live.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.)
- "loanunion@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "loanunion@live.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.)
- "loanunion@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.

Fraud email example:

From: "LOAN UNION NET" <loanunion@forest.com.my>
Reply-To: loanunion@live.com
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:37:25 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Get Loan Today For Your Business & Personal Finance

Dear Costumer,

Loan Union Net specialize in providing loan options with the most
competitive interest rates for applicants of all credit types. The service
we provide is fast and hassle free, You will receive the money you need
without leaving your home Via Bank to Bank transfer within the globe!.

Loan Union strives to leave a positive lasting impression by exceeding the
expectations of our customers in everything we do. Our goal is to approve
all loans with the best rates while providing the highest quality service
in a timely manner.

Generally we offer loan such as Personal Loans, Business Loans,Mortgage
Loans, Automobile Loans, Debt Consolidation, Student Loans. for just 3%
interest Amount of Loan $5000.00USD.minimum-$100.000.000.00USD maximum
(Dollar, Euro, Pounds etc).

For your possible Dream about loan Apply with us Loan Union Net.

* Beneficiary Full Names........................................
* Contact Address...............................................
* Requested Loan Amount.........................................
* Gross Monthly Income..........................................
* Loan Duration ................................................
* State/Country.................................................
* Tell/Fax No...................................................
* Occupation/Sex/Age............................................

Please all application and enquiry should be directed to online finance
manegement. E-mail: loanunion@live.com

Best Regards
Mr. Ahmad Jaafar
Tell + (60) 173-514-654
Fax: + (60) 363-514-654
E-mail: loanunion@live.com

The information is intended for the person or entity to which it addressed
and may contain confidential privileged material. Any review
re-transmission or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon
this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient
is prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender
immediately and then immediately delete this transmission including all
attachments.
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