419 scam: "WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY"<grupocyom@infovia.com.ar> GRAB THE BEST LOAN OFFER, WITH THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE EVER.

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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)
- "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!)
- "weberfinanceloan@clovermail.net" (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.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <weberfinanceloan@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:43:40 -0700
Subject: GRAB THE BEST LOAN OFFER, WITH THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE EVER.

Greetings From,

WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY.

If you are looking for a loan to start up a business of your own, or for any purpose, come and talk to
WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY about your requirements. Whether you are considering secured or
unsecured loans, WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY will help you find the best loans with the lowest
interest rate and the most preferential terms available to suit your individual circumstances.

WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY is a certified lending company that give out loans to co_operate
individuals and public firms, with the interest rate of 2.8%. Also, this financial company, is registered and
licensed in ENGLAND(UNITED KINGDOM) as a loan lending firm.

You can also acquire weber debt consolidation loan and free yourself from all unwanted debts and
financial predicament. Your application will be processed quickly to ensure your loans are granted as soon
as possible.

Your loans may be for any amount from $5,000 to $5,000,000(U.S.D). And the repayment period can be
from anytime from 3 to 50years. So, talk to Mr Albert Smith (Loan Officer) via weberfinanceloan@clovermail.net
with the applicant's information listed below:

FULL NAME:.................................................

SEX.............................................................

DATE OF BIRTH...........................................

COUNTRY....................................................

STATE.........................................................

CONTACT ADDRESS....................................

ZIP/POSTAL CODE........................................

PHONE CONTACT..........................................

MARITAL STATUS...........................................

OCCUPATION.................................................

INCOME..........................................................

REQUIRED AMOUNT OF LOAN..........................

PURPOSE FOR LOAN.......................................

DURATION OF LOAN.........................................

NOTE: When these information's are received, your loan application will be processed
for approval within 48 hours.

We await to process your application ,
Albert Smith,
WEBER FINANCE LOAN COMPANY.

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