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

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "uk national lottery" (can only win this lottery if you bought a ticket)
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "clear source of funds certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
  • "certificates of origin of funds" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
  • "affidavit of claim" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "fiduciary agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
  • "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
  • "to your nominated bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• 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.
  • +447031942079 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • claimsoffice_fideliowalter@yahoo.co.uk
  • rainaveenkumar@yahoo.co.in
  • rainaveenkumar@rediffmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Naveenkumar Rai" <rainaveenkumar@rediffmail.com>
Date: 2 Jun 2008 09:15:01 -0000
Subject: Re :Re: "Naveenkumar Rai


On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 06:50:26 +0000 (GMT) claimsoffice_fideliowalter@yahoo.co.uk wroteDear Winner:&nbsp;I Mr Fidelio Walter. your fiduciary agent attach to UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD. regarding your mail which you send to this office. we hereby bring to your notice that LLODYS TSB BANK PLC. will be at your service regarding how you wish to cash your found in your country (INDIA) all you have to do is to follow their instructions. and you have to stay within reach to sign all the documents that will be coming along with your winning cheque and a group photography with the agent for future reference. please keep this office&nbsp; inform in all your process with the bank and i will contact LLODYS TSB BANK.PLC. manager regarding this mail. so you have to contact the bank immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;NOTE: Please be inform that your cheque has been sign with your name on it by UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD. chief account officer. and no body can deduct any thing from your winning cheque before is remit to you. you hereby advise to proceed for your claim and follow the bank instructions. and this office will scan you your winning certificate for your verifications. if you do not claim your winning found, this office will be sending you a disclaimer form&nbsp;RegardsMR Fidelio WalterFiduciary Agent UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD.--- On Mon, 2/6/08, Naveenkumar Rai wrote:From: Naveenkumar Rai Subject: Re :Re:CONTACT THE PAYMENT BANKTo: claimsoffice_fideliowalter@yahoo.co.ukCc: "rainaveenkumar3" , "costomercare_tsbbank" Date: Monday, 2 June, 2008, 7:42 AMplease send the payment the payment details following addressNAVEENKUMAR RAICHELLYADKA HOUSEBETTAMPADY POPUTTUR TQ DK KARANATAKA STATEINDIAPIN 574259PHONE 9449828760EMAIL;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; rainaveenkumar@yahoo.co.in&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;rainaveenkumar@rediffmail.comOn Sat, 24 May 2008 13:16:48 +0000 (GMT) claimsoffice_fideliowalter@yahoo.co.uk wrote&nbsp;THE BRITISH ONLINE GAME&nbsp; 2008. UK NATIONAL LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS: P O Box 1010 Liverpool,&nbsp; L70 1NL UNITED KINGDOM (Customer Services) &nbsp;&nbsp;WINNING PARAMETERSREF No: UK/9420X2/68&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BATCH No: 200074/05/ZY369&nbsp;&nbsp; TICKET No: 20511465463-7644 SERIAL No: S/N-00168 LUCKY No: 887 13 865 37 10 83 Raffle Draw Winning Email:(rainaveenkumar@rediffmail.com)Date: 24 mAY, 2008&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ATTN:&nbsp;NAVEEN KUMAR RAI&nbsp;&nbsp; We hereby inform you that we have processed your payment and your cheque is ready for disbursement, along with:&nbsp;(1).WINNING CERTIFICATE FROM UK NATIONAL LOTTERY&nbsp;PROMOTIONS.(2).CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES (C.S.F.C.);(3).CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS (C.O.F.).(4). AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM.&nbsp;Your winnings is not in cash form but in Bank Cheque, this advice complies with the Anti-Fraud section 2, sub section (IV) of the procedural manual of the funds disbursement agreement existing between&nbsp;Banks, Courier Companies and the British Government. We&nbsp;have then forwarded your winning cheque to the Bank that will handle the Transfer. It will be&nbsp;transfered to your nominated Bank account in your Country&nbsp;after you must have contacted them. You are to proceed to your bankto cash it once you receive it. &nbsp;&nbsp;LAST WINNERS ON&nbsp;UK-NATIONAL LOTTERY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copyright © 1994-2007 The&nbsp;UK- National Lottery Inc.All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guideline&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;77635 476378 255667460&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You are to send your personal information along so that they will remmit your consignment to your Nominated Bank Account.&nbsp;1:FULL NAME:2:ADRESS:3:TEL:4:COUNTRY:5:COMPANY:6: A&nbsp;COPY OF YOUR ID CARD OR DRIVING LICENSE&nbsp;You are to contact the&nbsp;Bank at once with your full name and address on the requirements to transfer your&nbsp;fund to you. Below are their contact details:&nbsp;LLOYDS TSB BANK PLCEmail: costomercare_tsbbank@yahoo.co.ukManager's Name: Mr.Smith Williams&nbsp;TEL::+44 7031942079&nbsp;Once AgainCongratulations from all the staff and members of the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD.&nbsp;YOURS FAITHFULLY,&nbsp;Mr.Fidelio WalterFIDUCIARY CLAIMS AGENTS,UK NATIONAL --- On Sat, 24/5/08, Naveenkumar Rai wrote:From: Naveenkumar Rai Subject: lottery prizeTo: claimsoffice_fideliowalter@yahoo.co.ukDate: Saturday, 24 May, 2008, 10:10 AM&nbsp; this is reply to your mail on email won prizefull name&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NAVEEN KUMAR RAIADRESS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; S/O KINAHANNA RAI&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CHELLYADKA HOUSE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; BETTAMPADY PO&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PUTTUR TQ DK&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; KARNATAKA STATE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INDIA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; PIN574259 TELEPHONE NUMBER&nbsp; 08251288760 RES&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +919449828760NATINALITY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; INDIANAGE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 37 YEARS&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OCCUPATION&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MARKETING MANAGERTOTAL PRIZEWON&nbsp; FIVE HUNDRED THUOSND POUNDSMARITAL STATUS&nbsp; &nbsp; MARRIEDPREISNT COUNTRY&nbsp; INDIA Sent from Yahoo! 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