Loan Scam – john.wilsonloanhelp@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

From: John Wilson <asingh@centuryply.com>
Reply-To: john.wilsonloanhelp@gmail.com
Subject: Loan Offer.....Apply Now

Email body

I am Mr John Wilson Are you looking for loan to pay your bills and start up a business of your own? If yes then get back now via E-mail: john.wilsonloanhelp@gmail.com Needed details . Amount needed, Phone number , Duration , sex and Age

Why is this a loan scam?

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