419 scam: "Mr Johnson Brown" <info@loan.com> N/A

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

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Johnson Brown" <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: johnsonbrownloans@live.com
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:10:47 +0630
Subject: N/A

Hello,

I am Mr Johnson Brown and a private Loan lender and a cooperate financial
for real estate and any kinds of business financing. I also offer Loans to
individuals, Firms and cooperate bodies at 3% interest rate monthly base,
loan terms determinant, Loan amount between the sum of 1,500 to 1,000,000.
Loan for developing businesses a competitive edge/ business expansion.

We offer the following kinds of loans
* Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
-Low Down or Zero Money Financing Program Available
-Great Refinance Programs with competitive rates, Fixed, Arms, Interest
Only.
-Quick Cash Loans: Home Equity Lines of Credit and 2nd loan
-Self-Employed, Stated, No Income/No Asset.

FIRST INFORMATION NEEDED ARE:

Full Name:................

Country:........

Marital status:...........

Contact Phone numbers:..........

Amount Needed:...........

Loan Duration:............

Contact [via Contact Form Above] email johnsonbrownloans@live.com

THERE IS NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR DEBT AND FINANCIAL PROBLEMS !!!
Here to show you a better way to financial freedom !!!

Mr Johnson Brown @

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