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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Please note about this email:

• It is a fake lottery scam (12 typical phrases found).
  
• It lists free email accounts as contact addresses (companies do not use such addresses)
  

Fraud email example:

From: <gloryfestu@spymac.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 10:19:23 -0600
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION

GLORIOUS LOTTERY AGENCY
Ref. Number: 539/356/1557
Batch Number: 841930152-BD67
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:gloriousta@netscape.net

Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 10th of July 2004. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 278511465896-4872 with serial Number 3772-554 drew lucky numbers 5-14-18-23-33-39 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1,000,000 (One Million United States Dollars) CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until you file for your claim.. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over
20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the World. This promotional program takes place every year.This lottery was
promoted and sponsored by some eminent personalities who do not wish to declare their identity for security reasons.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial Agent:

Mrs. Glory Festus and Mr. Mike David
Email: gloriousta@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be processed not later than 20th of August 2004 or
when authentic proof is given for the delay of filing your winning claim.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,
remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all
correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent soon as possible. Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being a Winner in our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Mike David.
Lottery Coordinator.
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:gloriousta@netscape.net

 

 

 

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