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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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:
  • "greater london" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "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)
• 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.
  • +447011129375 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "SCARLET COURIER" <delivery_scarletcourier02@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:54:29 -0800
Subject: MODE OF DELIVERY OF WINNING PACKAGE(SCARLET COURIER SERVICES)

 

SCARLET  COURIER SERVICES. 125 Clapham High Street, SW4 7SN Manchester, United Kingdom.   DATE: 01/03/07   CONGRATULATIONS!! ATTN: Andrea Cortez   You are welcome to SCARLET  COURIER SERVICES an affiliate of the BRITISH ONLINE LOTTERY .We are pleased to be at your service.SCARLET  COURIER SERVICES is Regulated and Stipulated by the Financial Service Authority(FSA).,the Financial institutions that Govern all Financial activities in the United Kingdom.We are please to inform you that we are in possession of a consignment deposited by management of the BRITISH LOTTERY which is to be couriered to you.   Be rest assured that your cheque has been package and true and delivery will be made once you have met the necessary requirements. We are a well established company offering courier and transport services 24 hours a day for priority delivery of letters, parcels and consignments to any destination by road, air or sea.   We will also like to inform you that you have been officially cleared for payment by the Verifications Dept.  BRITISH INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY GAMES.The original copy of your certified bank cheque & together with a covering document (Money Laundering protection and Letter of Affidavit for Claims) from the British government stating that the money was obtained legally through their International Lottery Program will be sent to you  as soon as you meet with the requirement of any of the option selected and your winnings will be couriered to you immediately.   Description of parcel to be delivered: An original certificate of weight :-------------0.15kg Bonded cheque of weight :-------------0.17kg Total weight of parcel :-------------0.32kg Colour of Parcel :-------------Brown   Delivery Destination: Name:     Andrea Cortez Address: 13 clifford drive,beverly hills FLorida 34465 Country:  U.S.A   Below are our types of services and the mandatory charges required to pay to enable us courier your winning package to you:   Delivery within 24 hours: Courier charges .............................. 50.00 Pounds (VAT inclusive) Administrative ...............................300.00 Pounds Insurance ..................................... 400.00 Pounds TOTAL:                                          750.00 Pounds   Delivery within 48 hours: Courier charges .............................   40.00 Pounds (VAT inclusive) Administrative ................................210.00 Pounds Insurance ...................................... 300.00 Pounds TOTAL:                                          550.00 Pounds Delivery within  72 hours Courier charges ..............................   20.00 Pounds (VAT inclusive) Administrative ...............................  190.00 Pounds Insurance .....................................   250.00 Pounds TOTAL:                                            460.00 Pounds   *IMPORTANT* You are to choose the most suitable for you from the options above and do get back to us as regards making payment so that we can give you instructions on how you are to make the payment to us.   We have undertaken a hard cover insurance incase of loss, damage or theft of your highly sensitive document. We assume all responsibilities incase of any eventualities.   As soon as we receive confirmation and evidence of payment of the above charges, we will despatch your parcel immediately.   You will be required to sign for the parcel when delivered to you and to do this, you will need either your international passport as identification or your driver's license or any other valid identity.   All orders not delivered within three (3) working days from this communication will be returned. Please ensure that you confirm your delivery address. We are glad to be of service to you.   Good luck and Congratulations once again and thanks for your anticipated co-operation.    Best Regards:  Kelvin Richardson  Tel: +447011129375  Fax:+447075158464  Director Of Operations/Logistics:  SCARLET  COURIER SERVICES.      This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may be legally privileged and are solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please delete this message and any attachment files, or CONTACT AMTRAK COURIER SERVICES.     **ScarLet Courier LTD, Registered in England No 929027. Registered Office:125 Clapham High Street,SW4 7SN Manchester,United Kingdom.Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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