419 scam: uknokia claim dept. <uknokia24@live.co.uk> FILL THE FORM AND RETURN

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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:
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "uknokia24@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +447045710118 (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.
- elijahnnamene2007@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: uknokia claim dept. <uknokia24@live.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:50:33 +0100
Subject: FILL THE FORM AND RETURN

NOKIA House
202 Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DN
United Kingdom.

In line with the Global Financial Crisis, the

Powerball lottery

/UK NOKIA Promo Jackpot draw 2010 Edition has rolled out over

43,580.00 GREAT BRITAIN POUNDS STERLING AS BAIL OUT- STIMULUS PACKAGE for the Financial Crunch that is affecting humanity globally. All participants email account were selected through a computer ballot system drawn form 30,000.00 MOBILE PHONE USERS, and 10 individual MOBILE NUMBER were selected as part of International Promotions Program, which is conducted based on the GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS AS TO ASSIST HUMANITY.

This promo is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This promo is the 1st of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public as a STIMULUS - BAIL OUT PLAN. To begin the verification process of your prize, you are required to fill and submit the below verification details via email .

VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT

All fields are required

1. FULL NAMES:
2. DATE OF BIRTH:
3. GENDER:
4. MARITAL STATUS:
5. OCCUPATION:
6. WORK ADDRESS:
7. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
8. COUNTRY:
9. WINNING MOBILE NUMBER/NOKIA MODEL IMEI:
10. NETWORK NAME:
11. ALTERNATE MOBILE/PHONE NUMBER:
12. AMOUNT WON:
13. ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS:

*You are to send a scan copy of either your Passport, Driver's lisence, PAN Card, Voters Card along with this form.

READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATION

Any falsification of your details will render you disqualified because you will be assumed to be impersonating.
You are required to send a copy of your passport or drivers license along with the verification requirement.
As soon as you are verified as one of the winners, you will be required to come to our above address, United Kingdom to redeem your winning Cheque.
Winners unable to come to our office to receive their prizes will be responsible for charges incured either by bank transfer or Diplomatic Courier Delivery.
Friend and relatives cannot redeem your won prize on your behalf because the certified cheque is covered by an IRREVOCABLE GUARANTEE BOND (IGB).
To avoid double claim, impersonation and disqualification, all winning information should be kept strictly confidential.

I wish to on behalf of all members and staff of UK NOKIA POWERBALL LOTTERY UNITED KINGDOM congratulate you as a winner and wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.

Yours faithfully

< /DIV>
Mr.Howard Smith
Tel: ++447045710118

Copyright © NOKIA/POWER BALL PROMO 2010 EDITION. All rights reserved

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:02:40 -0700
From: elijahnnamene2007@yahoo.com
Subject: Claim for 95,000.00 GB Pounds Sterling won by my number
To: uknokia24@live.co.uk

My name is Elijah Nnamene from Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. I received a text message through my mobile phone on 25th Sept.2010,Which indicated that my number have won the sum of 95,000.00 GB Pounds Sterling on the ongoing UK NOKIA MOBILE PROMO 2010 Edition. My MOBILE PHONE number is 08053568554.PHONE MODEL : NOKIA 6080. IMEI NUMBER : 355505010010808.MY email is elijahnnamene2007@yahoo.com

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