419 scam: "Mrs Sandra Fredmark" <facturacion@jlca.df.gob.mx> Congratulation Lottery Winner

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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.
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:
- "from: the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "million pounds" (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)
- ",000,000" (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.
- charlotteannswartling@consultant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- ms.charlotte ann louise swart= ling email charlotteannswartling@consultant.com or frankline allen privat= e email: (Consultant; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Sandra Fredmark" <facturacion@jlca.df.gob.mx>
Reply-To: sandrafredmark@outlook.com
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:02:32 -0200
Subject: Congratulation Lottery Winner

?uromillon lottery international 35 High St, Northwich, =
Cheshire Road UK Feb, 3rd 2018 FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT =
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT REF N?: SAEGS/2551256003/07 BATCH=
NUMBER: 03/1362/JAA ATTN:REF N?: SAEGS /2551256003/07, We are pleased =
to inform you of the release today of the results of the EURO MILLION LOTTE=
RY INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAM held on 6th Feb, 2018. Your name attache=
d to the ticket number 025 =96 11464992 =96 750 with serial number 2113 =96=
05 drew the lucky numbers 13 =96 15 =96 22 =96 37 =96 39 =96 45 which cons=
equently won the lottery in the 1st category . You have therefore been ap=
proved for a lump sum payout of ?1,000,000.00 (ONE MILLION POUNDS STERLING)=
in cash credited to file REF.NO : SAEGS / 2551256003/07.This from a total =
cash prize of ?12,000,000.00 (TWELVE MILLION,POUNDS STERLING) shared among =
the Twelve international winners in this category. CONGRATULATIONS! Your =
fund is now deposited with a security company insured in your name. Due to =
mixed up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from pu=
blic notice until your claim has been processed with a Beneficiary Lottery =
Winning Certificate,Stamp duties and your money remitted to your nominated =
account, as this is a part of our security protocol to avoid double claimin=
g or unwarranted taking advantage of this program by participants .However,=
this is in conformity with the latest transfer regulation signed by the Or=
ganization / European authorities. All participants were selected through a=
computer ballot system drawn from 55,000 names from Asia, Europe, Australi=
a ,Africa,United States of America North and South America as part of our S=
PRING PROMOTION PROGRAM (SPP), which we conduct once every year. To begin=
your claim, please contact your claims agent Ms.Charlotte ann Louise Swart=
ling email charlotteannswartling@consultant.com or Frankline Allen Privat=
e Email: franklineallen@gmail.com Foreign Operations Manager, Eurex Accr=
edited Security Service on for processing and remittance of your prize mone=
y to a designated account of your choice. Remember, all prize money must be=
claimed not later than 26th of March, 2018. After this date all funds will=
be returned to the FOREIGN TREASURY OPERATION as unclaimed. And also be in=
formed that 5% of your lottery wining belongs to LLOYDS FINANCIAL GROUP bec=
ause they entered your name for this draw and they are your claims Foreign =
Remittance operation for Euro Million Lottery International Promotion Progr=
am. This 5% will be remitted after you have received your winning fund into=
your account, because the fund is insured in your name already. The benefi=
ciary is responsible for the remittance charge of his fund to his/her count=
ry. NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please =
remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every of your corresp=
ondence with us or your agent and when you fill the form.Furthermore, shoul=
d there be any change of your address, do inform your claims agent as soon =
as possible. Congratulations again from all members of our staff and thank =
you for being a part of our promotion program. Yours Sincerely, Mrs San=
dra Fredmark Vice President

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