419 scam: eric john <ericloancompany@gmail.com> I NEED A LOAN ?

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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!)
- "ericloancompany@gmail.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.
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.
- ericloancompany@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: eric john <ericloancompany@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 04:37:40 -0800
Subject: I NEED A LOAN ?

Hello,

This is Mr. Eric John, Loan Company,I offer loan to individuals who
are desperately in need of loan of all kind.I render a legitimate
service to who ever that is really interested in applying for a quick
loan.If you are interested kindly fill the loan application form
below:

Dear readers you should note that this offer is for serious minded
individual,firms and companies.Do not let this opportunity pass you
by.Get your loan to solve your financial problems.

I am offering you all to the best of my knowledge and to your
satisfaction okay,will give out loan of all kinds in a very fast and
easy way,will offer loan to every individuals, firms, and company
that are in need of financial assistance in a low interest rate of 3%

Name______________
Country___________
State_____________
Loan Amount_______
Loan Duration_____
Phone Number______
Cell Phone________
Occupation________
Marital Status____
Gender___Sex______
Monthly Income____
House Address_____
Purpose For Loan__
Office Address____

Note that you are to fill in the application form with the correct
details about your self so that the loan will be easy for you to
receive on time.Thanks and God Bless you all.

Mr.Eric john.
Email: ericloancompany@gmail.com

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