419 scam: PROMOTION AWARD2015 <webw1@outlook.com> NOTIFICATION LETTER

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- "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!
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.
- michaeldavid307@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: PROMOTION AWARD2015 <webw1@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 10:32:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: NOTIFICATION LETTER

Georgia Lottery Corporation
250 Williams Street, Suite 3000
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Sir/Madam,
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We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Power Ball Georgia Lottery Winners International programs held on Sat 17/01/2015. Your e-mail address attached to;
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1. Ticket Number 02-09-19-28-29-19.
2. Serial Number PP:5.
3. Batch Number 2018343256.
4. Lottery Ref. Number 932436784.
5 Draw lucky Numbers 29192829.
Which consequently won in the 1st category, you are therefore been approved a lump cash of US$1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred thousand United States Dollars) payout.
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Keep winning information confidential until payout is accomplished. This is our standard security Policy to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. Payout must be claimed within 180 days after the draw date thereafter, no claims shall be honored by the GLC.
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The participants are selected through a computer ballot system drawn from many companies,email database and names from all over the world. To file for your claim, Please contact our Player Information Representative Power Ball jackpot winners to select your payment preference.
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Mr. Michael David
Email: michaeldavid307@yahoo.com
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NB: To avoid complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
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Congratulations once more for winning Power Ball Education promotional program Lotto.
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Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Edith Wesley.
Lottery Coordinator.
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N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification.

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