419 scam: "DAVID STRONG FUNDING" <churchillloanfundingcompany1@gmail.com> (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:
- "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!)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "DAVID STRONG FUNDING" <churchillloanfundingcompany1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: david_strong@skymail.mn
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 01:06:00 +0700 (ICT)
Subject:

At david Strong Service Company,we offer all kinds of loans
products tailored to meet our customers'(borrower) varying
needs.Looking for auto loans, personal loans, churches
loan,school loans buy a new car or conservatory, need a
financial boost during your studies or require a helping hand
as a graduate, we're here to help others at just 3% rate. You
may also wish to consider taking cover to protect your personal
loan. If you are interested in our loans above which are free
collateral, certified and risk free you can contact us via
email at david_strongy@skymail.mn

{BORROWER'S DATA INFORMATION}
Loan Amount Needed;............................
Loan Amount Needed In Words....................
Full Names;...................................
Country:......................................
Zip/Postal Code:..............................
Valid Cell Phone Number;......................
Address.............................................
Purpose Of Loan;..............................
Address...............................................
Occupation:...................................
Gender: Male Or Female;.......................
Nationality...................................
Loan Duration.................................
State.........................................
City..........................................
Age.................................................................
Number:________________

As soon as we recieve the application, Then we will process
your Loan
application for approval
Best Regards

Mr david Strong
(CEO/MD)

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