419 scam: TOYOTA COMPANY <internationalcouriercomapny11@gmail.com> TOYOTA 2011 NEW YEAR PROMOTION

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447014240589 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: TOYOTA COMPANY <internationalcouriercomapny11@gmail.com>
Reply-To: departmentoftoyota@live.com
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:41:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: TOYOTA 2011 NEW YEAR PROMOTION

TOYOTA AUTOMOBILES COMPANY

22 Garden Close Stamford,

Lincs, PE9 2YP, London

United Kingdom.

The Board of Directors, Members of staff and the Online Toyota International Awareness Promotion Department of TOYOTA CORPORATION Company, Wishes to congratulate you on your success as one of our TEN (10) STAR PRIZE WINNERS in this Yearâ€™s 2011 TOYOTA U.K International Awareness Promotion (IAP) held in United Kingdom.

This makes you the proud owner of a Brand New TOYOTA CAMRY 09 Car and a cash prize of (Â£850,000 00 GBP). The car comes with a special TOYOTA Insurance Cover for one whole year, that is till the next promotion in 2012. It also comes with a one year warranty and FREE repairs at any TOYOTA AUT`OMOBILES depot or service station worldwide.

In order to redeem your prize contact Dr. Jerry Mark office , TOYOTA Claims Manager with the following details. Sent through email to:

{ departmentoftoyota@live.com }

Website:www.toyota.com.cn

QUALIFICATION NUMBERS:

Reference Number.............. NA36573657UK

Winning Number is.................. NA09765655BX

Batch Number................... NA89765577FG

***************************** ****************************** *******

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Claims Requirements:

Scan copy of your Identification (Driving License or any valid I.D Proof)

1.Full Name:

2.Full Address:

3.Nationality:________________ State ____________

4.Occupation:

5.Age:

6.Sex:

7.Country:

8.Winning Number____________Email ____________

9.Mob Number:

10.Tel. Number:

You are also expected to present your winning details :(I) Winning Numbers: NA09765655BX, (ii)Toyota Account Ticket Number: FL754/22/76, (iv)The File Ref Number: FL/NA36573657UK/ to the agent for verification and confirmation together with the Verification Form below well filled.

On confirmation of your response from the Toyota Claims Department, Further instruction will be given to you on how to receive your fund.

(Contact Claims Manager)

Tel: +44-7014240589

Name: Dr. Jerry Mark,

Website:www.toyota.com.cn

TOYOTA 2011 NEW YEAR PROMOTION

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