Loan Scam – lynnlewis.atf@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 Holuwa.home ([41.216.201.249])
From: "Mrs. Lynn" <lynnlr81@gmail.com>
Subject: apply
To: Recipients <lynnlr854@gmail.com>
Reply-To: lynnlewis.atf@gmail.com

Email body

Are you interested in starting up a business or do you have financial difficulties that requires capital….what about you over there looking to solve that personal need? look no further as we are here to offer loans on clear and understandable terms and conditions at a 3% interest rate. From $5,000.00 to $25,000,000.00 we offer Business Loans, Personal Loans, Student Loans, Car Loans And Loans To Pay Off Bills, Contact us now via email: All you need to do is fill out the short form below to get started

Applicant’s Name:………………….
Applicant’s Contact Address:………..
City, State and ZipCode:……………
State & Country:…………………..
Phone Number :………….
Loan Amount Needed:…………………
Duration:………………………….
Purpose For Loan:……………………

Thanks for your understanding and for choosing this firm,

Mrs Lynn Lewis

IP Address Analysis

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Originating IP: 41.216.201.249
Originating ISP: neology.co.za
City: Johannesburg
Country of Origin: South Africa
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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 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.
• The ridiculous upper amount of loan being offered.
• The email originated from South Africa, which is a known Advance Fee Fraud hotspot.