Loan Scam – fkkreditservices@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

Received: from [192.168.43.145] ([197.234.221.104])
Subject: Darlehen
To: [REDACTED]
From: Gie Lawrence <anatomy@uni-sz.bg>
Reply-To: fkkreditservices@gmail.com

Email body

Benötigen Sie einen Kredit, um ein Unternehmen zu gründen oder Ihr Unternehmen zu finanzieren?
Benötigen Sie ein dringendes Darlehen zur Tilgung Ihrer Rechnungen oder für den privaten Gebrauch?
Dann bewerben Sie sich noch heute und erhalten Sie von 10.000 Euro auf 4 Millionen Euro für 4%. Zinssatz.

E-Mail jetzt für weitere Informationen
E-mail: fkkreditservices@gmail.com

English translation

Do you need a loan to start a business or fund your business?
Do you need an urgent loan to pay off your bills or for personal use?
Then apply today and receive from 10,000 euros to 4 million euros for 4%. Interest rate.

Email now for more information
E-mail: fkkreditservices@gmail.com

IP Address Analysis

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Originating IP: 197.234.221.104
Originating ISP: Spacetel
City: Cotonou
Country of Origin: Benin
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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 gives no indication of who is offering the loan, where they are based or who they are regulated by.
• The ridiculous upper amount of loan being offered.
• The email originated from Benin, which is a known Advance Fee Fraud hotspot.