419 scam: WORLDCUP ORGANIZING COMMITEE <safa.commitee2010bid@gmail.com> CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! ( FINAL NOTIFICATION OF WINNING).

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "foreign service manager" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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.
- +27726422941 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- safa.commitee2010bid@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: WORLDCUP ORGANIZING COMMITEE <safa.commitee2010bid@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:42:03 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! ( FINAL NOTIFICATION OF WINNING).

CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS! ( FINAL NOTIFICATION OF WINNING).
ONLINE-CAF/SAFA LOTTERY
Universal Building, 132 - 133 Park Hurst
Balfour - Unite 1440
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001
SOUTH AFRICA
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SOUTH AFRICA 2010
WORLDCUP ORGANIZING COMMITEE
YOU ARE THE WINNER OF THE
COMPUTER PROMOTIONAL DRAW
THIS MESSAGE IS FROM THE PROMOTION MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
ONLINE-CAF/SAFA LOTTERY
YOU HAVE WON ON THE COMPUTER BALLOT,
THE SUM OF US$1,950,000,00
PLEASE CONTACT
(MR.MADUWA DAVID)
phone:+27 726 422 941
email:safa.commitee2010bid@gmail.com
YOUR CLAIM AGENT.
FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
(ONLINE-CAF/SAFA LOTTERY)
PRIZE AWARD NOTIFICATION
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement made for winners of the CAFA/SAFA mega LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, as part of our promotional draws.
Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 2,500,000 emails addresses of individuals and companies from all part of the world as part of our electronicbusiness Promotions Program.
Note that your email address qualified for the draw, as a result of your visiting various websites we are running the e-business promotions for. You/Your Company email address, attached to ticket number 100-309-7482, with serial number 513-10 drew the lucky numbers 2 , 9 , 22, 23 24, 30 and Bonus number 5 and consequently YOU HAVE won,Your winning Ticket Number: 343-221-8756
Your Serial Number: 454-17
Your INSURANCE Number: FLS433/453L/GMSA

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1, 950,000.00 in cash, which is the winning payout for winners.

Please be informed that your CHEQUE of the sum of US$1, 950,000.00 is now with SAFA Crossing Finance and Security Company insured with your email address that won you this prize, therefore you should contact (CAF/SAFA CROSSING SA) your agent and give them your full names so that they will re-insure your CHEQUE under your full names.
For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice. Remember, you must contact your claim agent.
MR. MADUWA DAVID
FOREIGN SERVICE MANAGER,
Universal Building,132-133
Park Hurst,Balfour-Unit 1440
JOHANNESBURG,GAUTENG 2001
SOUTH AFRICA.
TEL: 27 726 422 941
EMAIL:safa.commitee2010bid@gmail.com
FAX: 27 8660 719 41
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers and other information provided above and below in every one of your correspondences with your claim agent.

REFERENCE NUMBER: FLS-ZR39-825P-4
BATCH NUMBER: 74-263-BBN, SAFA
MEGA LOTTERY PROGRAM IS A BONUS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD FOR THE 2010 SOCCER WORLD

Congratulations'' once again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.

ONLINE-CAF/SAFA LOTTERY
GOES INTERNATIONAL
AS THE 2010
WORLD CUP
WILL BE HOSTED BY
SOUTH AFRICA

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSURED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN LOTTO AUTHORITY. AND SUPPORTED BY: (Fé¤©ration Internationale de Football Association) FIFA SUPPORT

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