419 scam: william_financeltd@hotmail.com (no subject)

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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:

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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: william_financeltd@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:26:43 -0500
Subject:

Hello,

Are you searching for a Genuine loan? at an affordable interest rate ? processed within 4 to 6 working days

Are you tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages,have you Been Turned down constantly By your banks and Other Financial Institutions.

We Offer LOANS ranging from $3,000.00 Min. to $10,000,000.00 Max. at 3%interest rate per annual. LOANS for developing business a competitive edge/business expansion. We are certified, trustworthy, reliable, efficient,Fast and dynamic. and a co-operate financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing, we give out long term loan for one to fifty years maximum.

Services Rendered include;

*Refinance
*Home Improvement
*Investment Loan
*Auto Loans
*Debt Consolidation
*Business Loans
*Personal Loans
*International Loans.

FIRST INFORMATION'S NEEDED ARE:
Name Of Beneficiary:.........
Country:.............
State...............
Sex:.............
Cell Number:...............
Tel:.............
Occupation:........
Amount Required............
Purpose of the Loan........
Loan Duration:............
Contact address:.............
Marital Status:............

Regards,
Randy Williams

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