419 scam: DUNCAN LAWRIE PRIVATE BANK LTD <snoddyln@mymail.vcu.edu> ATTENTION: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

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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:
- "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!)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447010650028 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <info@duncanlawrie-online.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 02:50:37 -0800
Subject: ATTENTION: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

DUNCAN LAWRIE PRIVATE BANK LTD
DUNCAN LAWRIE BUILDINGS
1 HOBART PLACE
LONDON,SW1W 0HU
UNITED KINGDOM
Website: https://www.duncanlawrie.com/

Telephone: +447010650028
Tel(U.S.A): +1 (319)481-8523
Fax: +44 844 774 5576

ATTENTION: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

We, Duncan Lawrie private bank Limited, are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority with registration number 116297.,
a private banking & wealth management firm, located in the United Kingdom, U.S.A & India (Kolkata) with worldwide affiliates.
We are a reputable Loan & Securities firm who give out loans to individuals, corporate bodies, firms, companies and government agencies
in dire need of loans. No guarantor/ no security/ no collateral required. Speedy loan approval.

One (1) year interest free period. Collateral & Non-collateral/collateral free Loan. Do you have a bad credit or are you in need of money to pay bills?
we will be glad to render you a loan service. We understand there are times when you need financial support to fulfill your plans.
That's why we provide you an instant Personal Loan offer, speedy approval and a flexible repayment tenure. So apply today and realise your dreams.

The following kinds of loans are offered:

* Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
* Undergraduate Loan
* Graduate Loan
* MBA Education Loan
* Medical Education Loan
* Legal Education Loan
* Oversea study Loan
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
* Agricultural loan (subsistence & mechanized)
* Marriage Loan
* Building/construction/Home loan
* Special Loan offers for working women
* Business start-up loan
* Business acquisition loan
* Business expansion loan
* Commercial real estate purchase
* Contract execution
* Special project loans

Loans are offered in all standard currencies. If you are interested, you can reach us/contact Dr. Lancelot Pepple through the information cited below.

*Contact: Dr. Lancelot Pepple
*Designation: Loan assessment/Logistics officer
*Telephone: +447010650028
*Fax: +44 844 774 5576
*Email address:info@duncanlawrie-online.co.uk

You are required to state your FULL NAMES, PURPOSE OF LOAN,LOAN AMOUNT NEEDED, TELEPHONE NUMBER & PRESENT LOCATION in your reply Email to:info@duncanlawrie-online.co.uk

It is also important that you give us a telephone call immediately you send us an Email with the requested information.

SIGNED:

Mr.Andrew Meiklejohn,
Director & Head of Client Services

Copyright 2014 Duncan Lawrie

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