419 scam: "Mr Glenn Kelman" <lotto_coordinator@ctlotteryonline.org> CONGRATULATION YOU HAVE WON PRICE MONEY

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- ",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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "certified bank draft" (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!

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Glenn Kelman" <lotto_coordinator@ctlotteryonline.org>
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:55:27 +0700 (NOVST)
Subject: CONGRATULATION YOU HAVE WON PRICE MONEY

FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGER
PRIM ATLANTIC PACIFIC E-LOTTERY
TRANS HOUSE, LONDON,
UNITED KINGDOM

We sincerely apologize for the delay of communication, this was due to
proper clarification of true winner for the remittance of cash prize, please
contact claims us.

Acknowledgement for claims directives, with good faith of claims release
to you as the Lucky winner of our 2010 award promotion, This message is to
inform you that after carefully evaluations of claims, we have ascertained
that these funds should be sent to you as a certified BANK DRAFT because
draft is the quickest and easiest means to send huge funds across without
undergoing bank difficulties for encashment.

we have got a way that GUARANTEE that YOU win money - without even
leaving your home! The draw is on, 2010, but you will have to be quick.

We congratulates you for been one of our winner 2010.Please don't take it
as a joke, this is real. You are entitled to a Total payout of TWO MILLION
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (£2,500,000.00 GBP), this are your winning number:
TICKET NUMBER:****04,05,14,17,34, WINNING NUMBERS: ****08440870, RAFFLE
DRAW NUMBERS:****0871, SECURITY NUMBER ****LC-6763562.

This is to announces to you as one of the 25 lucky winners worldwide in
our Secured Online Promotion, This Promotion was held at the Prestigious
PRIME International Gaming House in Europe through a secured automated
powered ballot where over 50,000 email addresses from all over the world
were being collected for the draw.

(1) We purchased tickets for you from an official lottery agency.
(2) You are receiving the notification because you have won a cash price.
(3) Contact us by email for confirmation and for more informations.
(4) All syndicate entries are electronically checked for official results.
(5) All winners are paid by e-wallet/demand draft where they can be
withdrawn and electronically transferred to them form of DEMAND DRAFT.

You are Authorized/Mandated by this notification which takes immediate
effect to get in touch with us immediately to process your claims and take
note that you are expected to claims your won funds before 14 Days
deadline.

Provide us with YOUR Personal Details

* Full Name:
* Address:
* Town / City:
* County / State:
* Zip / Postal Code:
* Country:
* Date of Birth:
* Occupation:
* Phone Number:
* Mobile Number:

For more direction and informations for claims please contact us:

In line with the governing rules of claim, you are required to establish
contact with your designated claims agent via email or telephone with the

PRIZE RELEASE DEPARTMENT
particulars:
Name: Mr Glenn Kelman
Direct line:+448712378858
Lottery Coordinator.

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