Richard Fred

I had somebody replying to an ad of mine.
Has anybody had these type of emails.
Thanks

Hello,

My Name is Richard Fred, I think I'm aware of a reliable person who can grant you the loan you are requesting for within 10 days. He is Prof. James Williams, a retired accountant of shell oil.

If you are still interested in the loan, contact him on email: [email protected] tell him i referred you to him. I'm sure he will help you out.

Thanks,

Richard Fred.

Were you looking for a loan?

It looks like they are trying to catch people who are selling to raise money and might consider a "loan" instead.

There is nothing about what you posted that looks like it is from a legitimate lender. I wouldn't even respond to them.

What email address did "Richard Fred" contact you from?

This is the email address:

[email protected]

Thank you Melanie56

I sent an inquiry to the "Professor" and got this quick response:

Prof james Williams to me
4:17 AM (17 hours ago)

Hi

I just got your mail requesting for a loan tell us how you need, however as a first step in securing a loan from us you have to send to us the following information of us to enable us process your request and grant/reject the loan with regards to our operational policy.

FULL NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

FAX IF ANY

BUSINESS ADDRESS

OCCUPATION

SEX

AGE

Please note that we do not issue or grant loans to a minor, ie any person under 18yrs of and also we do not issue loans to unemployed individuals who have no means of paying back the loan gradually as maybe agreed by both parties.

Finally please note that our loan advances attracts a minimal interest amount or percentage which the borrower is expected to pay over a period of time together with the principal amount until the amount is fully repaid.

We sincerely assure you of our commitment in granting you the requested amount at an interest friendly rate and which is spread over a considerable period of time for repayment.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Yours Faithfully.

Prof. James Williams

The headers show that the "Professor" is located in, not surprisingly:

Header Analysis Quick Report
Originating IP: 82.128.62.162
Originating ISP: Multi-Links Telecommunications Limited
City: Ibadan
Country of Origin: Nigeria
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Definitely a scam. There is no money to be loaned, only money lost to the scammer.
Thank you again for posting the information.

..And here is another fraudulant financial type example from the same IP 82.128.62.162 as shown above.

From: Governor Central Bank of Nigeria. <[email protected]>
Reply-to: [[email protected]]
Sent: Thu, April 28, 2011
Subject: YOUR URGENT CONFIRMATION IS NEEDED FROM YOU

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
FROM THE DESK OF:
DR. SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI
EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR,
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)
WEBSITE: < >
EMAIL: <[email protected]>
TEL:+ 234-8034152286

ATTENTION:

YOUR URGENT CONFIRMATION IS NEEDED FROM YOU
Definitely, I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you.
In our office today, was a present of One Mr. John T. Kehoe of 122 Fitch Way, Sacramento, Ca. 95864 filing application contrary to your pending fund transfer. The above mentioned person visited this Bank yesterday with a power of attorney given in his favor by your good self, granting him the benefit to process and claim your inheritance of $5,000,000.00 (Five Million United States Dollars Only) for personal reasons.
He further Stated that the online account be Terminated while the fund should be wired to his Bank account with Bank Of America, Routing Number 121000358, Swift Code number BOFAUS3N. Our office have ask Mr. John T. Kehoe return back to the Bank within 48hours to enable us have a personal confirmation from you being hitherto the beneficiary.
We are sorry to have delayed your instruction in giving out this fund since we must adhere to the modus operandi of this honorable bank by making sure this request is verified and confirmed by the beneficiary and his existing attorney.
Your confirmation to the above will be appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
In receipt of this confidential Letter, you are required to call this Bank immediately you receive this Confidential Letter Direct Tel:+ 234-8034152286 Await your urgent attention to this.

Yours Sincerely
Dr. Sanusi Lamido
Governor Central Bank of Nigeria.
Direct 234-8034152286



Quote: X-Originating-IP: [201.47.238.210]
Received: from 82.128.62.162 ([82.128.62.162]) by 201.47.238.210

Heads up! I was talking to this guy on a dating app and he immed went into telling me how he wants to be my sugar daddy - which I wasn't even looking for. He ended up texting me and calling me within 24 hours and told me he loved me before meeting me - LOL! Anyhow, he ended up asking me to do him a 'favor' of the classic can you buy me iTunes cards, and after I said no he disappeared.

Want to have you all know to watch out for [email protected]