419 scam: "Apna Paisa Loan" <info@loan.com> FIRST INFORMATION NEEDED.

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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:
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Apna Paisa Loan" <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: apnaloanpaisa_21@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 22:25:55 +0800
Subject: FIRST INFORMATION NEEDED.

GOOD DAY,

Thinking of modernizing your house? Looking for money to clear of your bills? Wanting
to purchase a new car? Or do you want money to extend or start your own business? etc.
We gives out LOAN'S at 3% as interest rate, for a certain period of time(DURATION) of 1
to 30years, minimum amount of $1,000USD and maximum amount of $1,000,000 USD. Our
leading goal is to help you get the service you deserve... Our program is the quickest
way to get what you need in a snap. Reduce your payments to ease the strain on your
monthly expenses. Gain flexibility with which you can use for any purpose - from
vacations, to education, to unique purchases.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING KINDS OF LOAN.
************************************
* Student/Educational Loan
* Personal Loan
* Business Loan
* Company Loan
* Refinance Loan
* Combination Loan etc.

*********************************************
FIRST INFORMATION NEEDED.
*********************************************
YOUR NAMES.......
YOUR ADDRESS.......
YOUR OCCUPATION.......
COUNTRY.......
STATE.......
POST/CODE.......
PHONE NUMBER...............
MONTHLY INCOME.......
THE AMOUNT NEEDED.......
PURPOSE OF THE LOAN..................
LOAN DURATION..................
HOW URGENT THE LOAN IS NEEDED.......
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If you are interested please submit this application form with your driving license or
a copy of your ID card with passport.

We await your response ASAP.

General Consultant.
CEO Harsh Roongta.

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