Loan Scam – ashpeterson57@gmail.com

The below loan scam email was sent to an email address that exists only to catch scam emails. It has never been used to register on any site, only to communicate with scammers.

Email headers

Reply-To: ashpeterson57@gmail.com
From: Mr Eric Ashford <info.g.c.l.g.sbltd1@gmail.com>
Subject: Business Support Offer.!
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Bcc: [Redacted]

Email body

Attn: MD/CEO
Dear Sir,

I am a broker of project financing firm who has cutting edge and group
capital fund, they can finance any lucrative project and help you to
enhance your business plan; their financial instruments can be used
for purchase of goods

from any manufacturer irrespective of location. They specialize in Non
collateral loan and other financial assistance from AAA rated banks
(Prime Banks in the world). If you are in need of funds to run your
business or execute a

project, this company can assist.

Are you an Investor, Real Estate developer, Construction Company, etc?
or Do you need a loan to keep your investment or business going on in
order to have a different look? I have a company that can grant you
the financial

support
in the case of your financial need.

I am in contact and in cordial relationship with couple of Assets
Management & Finance Companies that are willing and ever ready to
grant you a loan through their prime banks and payment centres across
the world top financial

cities.

The interest rate is very affordable and the duration of the loan is
from 2 to 20 years depends the amount of money you may require. Humbly
get back to me if you are in need of this loan for further directives
via my private email:

ashpeterson57@gmail.com or telephone number: +44-8451320189

Waiting for your urgent response.
Thank you
Best regards
Mr. Bryant A. Peterson

Why is this a loan scam?

1. It was sent from a totally different email address to the one that you are asked to reply to.
2. The email address used is a free Gmail address.
3. The email was mass-mailed to many recipients using BCC.
4. The email gives no indication of who is offering the loan, where they are based or who they are regulated by.