419 scam: "700,000 Euros Prize"<frankkerry.es@gmail.com> Cash Claim

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
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: "700,000 Euros Prize" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.sandrapalacio@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:00:26 +0100
Subject: Cash Claim

MEGAMILLIONES LOTTERY SA
CALLE PIVON Y SANCHEZ NO 8 2B 28014, MADRID, SPAIN
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
€700,000.00 EUROS

RE:AWARD NOTIFICATION,FINAL NOTICE.

We are pleased to inform you of the release of the results of the MEGAMILLONES SPANISH SWEEPSTAKES LOTTERY/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM held on today organized by our marketing department to promote and encourage international participation in our begin of year high stake lottery.

Your name attached to ticket number 7533-421 with serial number 67739252 drew the lucky numbers 12- 36-55-18-04, -46-29, which consequently won in the 3rd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump payout of €700,000.00 EUROS in cash credited to file NO: GR24/200/FRT-24229.
CONGRATULATIONS!

To begin your claims please email your complete details to SANDRA PALACIO

Name:----------------------------------------------------
Address:------------------------------------------------
Telephone:--------------------------------------------
Occupation:------------------------------------------
Age :----------------------------------------------------
Bank Name:------------------------------------------
Bank Address:--------------------------------------
Bank Account No::-------------------------------

For quick processing and release of your payment, make sure that your details is email to CATHERINE SANTOS

Sincerely,

SANDRA PALACIO
VICE PRESIDENT

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