419 scam: "Apply Now!"<dawrcoff@drytel.net> LOAN OFFER AT 2.75%

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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!)
- "info1@aol.es" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Apply Now!" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <libertytrust@aol.es>
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:21:57 +0200
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT 2.75%

Loans

Bring your plans to life with Liberty Credi Loans. Our program is designed to
offer you an affordable and comfortable loan at 2.75% interest rate.

Loan Amount: Minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $5,000,000. Enjoy low
interest rates, easy payment terms on your financing needs such as:

*Home Renovation / Upgrades
*Tuition / Education
*Debt Consolidation
*Business Loans
*Personal Loans
*Furniture
*Vacation / Travel
*Health and Wellness
*Medical Emergencies
*Refinance

Simple procedure, minimal documentation and quick approval. If you're interested
fill out our simple application to get started today!

1. Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Country:
4. State:
5. Occupation:
6. Telephone Number:
7. Age:
8. Purpose of loan:
9. Marital Status:
10. Sex:
11. Amount Needed:
12. Loan Duration:

In acknowledgment to these details, you will be sent a well calculated loan terms and
rates for the period of time that you need the loan. Send your e-mails to: info1@aol.es

Thank you for your understanding and waiting to hear from you.

Regards,
Mr.Josep Canales
Liberty Credi Loans

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