419 scam: "GFSUK"<gfsolutionsuk@mail.com> Good Day

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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:
- "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.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- gfsolutionsuk@financier.com (Financier; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "GFSUK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gfsolutionsuk@financier.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:17:59 +0100
Subject: Good Day

Good Day,

Are you a business man or woman? Are you experiencing financial difficulties or do you need funds to consolidate your existing debts? Do you need a loan to settle your debts, pay off your bills or start a nice business? Do you have a bad credit score and are finding it hard to obtain capital loan from local banks/other financial institutes?

Do you need any of the following types of loan or funding;

* Personal Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Business Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Real Estate Loans
* Consolidation Loans
* Home Improvement Loans
* Combination Loans

Non Collateral and Affordable loans @ 3% interest rate available for local and international borrowers no matter your credit score. It usually takes less than 48 Hours to conclude the loan process and funds transfer if you respond quickly enough. Global Financial Solutions, UK are certified, trustworthy, reliable, efficient, fast and dynamic financiers for any kind of personal or business financing. We give out long term loan from five(5) to fifty(50) years maximum.
If interested, please contact us via our email: gfsolutionsuk@financier.com, in order to start processing your loan today.

Thank You,
Mr. Bryan Gibson.
Global Financial Solutions, UK.
gfsolutionsuk@financier.com

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