419 scam: "Euro Millions Lottery"<euromillions001@winning.com> Your email has won you the Sum of Euro 1,000.000.00 From Euro Millions Lottery

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- ",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 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.
- +31684278478 (Netherlands, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- emclaimsdept@aim.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Euro Millions Lottery" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:29:30 +0100
Subject: Your email has won you the Sum of Euro 1,000.000.00 From Euro Millions Lottery

EURO MILLIONS LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL.

www.euro-millions.com

FROM: GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LICENSED LOTTERY.

Dear Winner,

We are pleased to notify you that your email address attached to winning ticket number: 01828763KNS has won the sum of 1,000,000.00 Euro from our weekly Euro Millions Promotion held on 7Th November 2009,and results was released today 13Th November 2009, You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of EUR 1,000.00.00 (ONE MILLION EUROS).

All beneficiaries email addresses were selected randomly from over 100,000 internet websites, mini mart shops cash invoice around the world.
Be Informed that no ticket were sold,

To file in for the processing and release of your winning sum of € 1,000,000.00 (One Million Euros) you are advised to immediately contact our accredited claims agent with the information stated below:

***************************************
1.Agent Name: Mr. Paul Willie
2.Agent Email: emclaimsdept@aim.com
3.Agent Tel: + 31 684 278 478
4. Agent Fax: +31 84 755 2015
***************************************

Claims Requirements:

1.full name:

2.Home Address:

3.Age:

4.Sex:

5.Tel:

6.Occupation:

7.Country Of Residence:

8.Nationality:

9.Amount Won:

***************************************
All winnings must be claimed not later than 14 days;

Congratulations once again from all staff and board members of EURO MILLION LOTTERY COMPANY. Our winners are assured of the utmost standards of
confidentiality,and press anonymity until the end of proceedings,and beyond where they so desire.Be further advised to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality until the end of proceedings to circumvent problems associated with fraudulent claims.This is a part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Sincerely,

Dr.(Mrs.) Rose Johnson

Online Co-ordinator

www.euro-millions.com

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