Loan Scam – stevenoakwood@yandex.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: <stevenoakwood@yandex.com>
From: "Mr. Steven Oakwood" <JUSTINCOOPER@clear.ocn.ne.jp>
Subject: [PROJECT FUNDING PORTFOLIOS]..
To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Email body

PROJECT FUNDING PORTFOLIOS
Dear sir,

Our Group invite you to partner with us and benefit in our new Loan and Project funding program. We offer flexible loans and funding for various projects bypassing the usual rigorous procedures. This Funding
program allows a client to enjoy low interest payback for as low as 3 – 4% per annum for a period of 5-10 years. We can approve a loan/funding for up to USD1, 800,000,000.00 or more depending on the nature of business. We are
currently funding for:

* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate purchase
* Contract Execution

We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any venture, please do not hesitate to contact us for possible business co-operation.

Best regards,

Mr.Steven Oakwood

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 Yandex 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.
5. The ridiculous upper amount of loan being offered.