419 scam: =?utf-8?b?wqhMb3R0b2hveSBHbG9iYWzCqCA8Y29udGFjdEBob3dlcmVkLnRlY2g+?=@u15366316.onlinehome-server.com Award Notification.

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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.
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.
- +34603127411 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: =?utf-8?b?wqhMb3R0b2hveSBHbG9iYWzCqCA8Y29udGFjdEBob3dlcmVkLnRlY2g+?=@u15366316.onlinehome-server.com
Reply-To: laprimitivalalottohoy@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:06:15 -0600
Subject: Award Notification.

Dear Lucky Winner!!

We are pleased to inform you of the release of the (La Primitiva Lottery played in Spain by(Camelot Group Plc)of www.lottohoy.com on February-16-2023, Your email attached to ticket number (51775-1) with serial number(01-11930-757FAE30E082745EB7AB) which drew the lucky numbers of (02-24-25-32-33-40) which won the lottery in the 6 category, you have therefore been awarded the sum of â‚¬6,290,288.88c Euro,credited to file reference NÂº:LA-159-137-311-ES. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

All participant's emails were selected from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North and South America Middle East and Africa, for the Global Covid 19 Solidarity Promotion.

To begin your lottery claim, please contact your appointed Lawyer/agent Mr. Mario Sanz of (Mario Sanz Associate) on Tel: +34-603-127-411 and email info@mariosanzasociate.com for the processing and remittance of your winning prize money to a designation of your choice.

Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 31st March 2023, any claim not made before this date will be returned to the Ministry of Economy as unclaimed, and also be informed that 10% percent of your Lottery Winning belongs to(Camelot Group Plc)because they are the promotion company that submit and played the lottery with your email, this ten percent will be remitted to their account after you have received your winnings because your winning money has been insured with the paying bank already.

NOTE: To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference numbers in every correspondence with us or your appointed Lawyer/agent.

Congratulations once again from all members of our staff and thank you for being part of our international promotion programs. We wish you continued good fortunes.

Best regards,

Isabela Sanchez
Lottohoy Global Gaming Inc.

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