419 scam: SOUTH AFRICA AWARD PROMOTION <ssssstttrr@att.net> VERY URGENT / CALL MR JOHN CLARK FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

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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:
- "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "claims office" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
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.
- +27731251312 (South Africa, 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.
- john.clark22201110@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: SOUTH AFRICA AWARD PROMOTION <ssssstttrr@att.net>
Reply-To: john.clark22201110@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:14:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: VERY URGENT / CALL MR JOHN CLARK FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

SOUTH AFRICAN FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 INTERNET LOTTERY PROMOTION

International Football Associations Board [IFAB]

Confederation of African Football [CAF]

In Conjunction With: 2010 world cup lottery promotion

Organizing Committee for FIFA World Cups (TM)

For the South Africa 2010 world cup

Dear: Lucky Winner,

We are happy to announce to you that your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to ticket number 008795727498 with serial numbers BTD/9080648302/2010, and drew the lucky numbers 13-15-16-21-34-36-(8), which subsequently won you the total sum of USD$750,000.00(SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY). The draws registered as Draw number one was conducted in (ZURICH, SWITZERLAND) These Draws are commemorative as such special that you donâ€™t need to buy any ticket to enter the draws.

Note: that this program is being sponsored by FIFA Organizing Committee in Association with the South African National Lottery, to create awareness for the upcoming 2010 FIFA world Cup first time ever in Africa, which is to be hosted in South Africa.

You are advised to keep your winning details very confidential from the members of the public to avoid double claiming or Unscrupulous acts, You are to forward your winning details to MR. JOHN CLARK (Claim Agent) to enable him clear your file for immediate payment.

To file for your claim, kindly contact your Claims Officer/Agent immediately on the information below:

YOUR AGENTâ€™S CONTACT DETAILS:

MR.JOHN CLARK

Position: Committee Approved Claim Agent

Tel : + 27 73 125 1312

Email: john.clark22201110@gmail.com

Please be informed that all winning Prize must be claimed on or before 21 working days of this notification. To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference /batch numbers in all your correspondences with your designated Claim Officer/Agent.

COMPLETE THE CLAIM VERIFICATION/APPLICATION FORM AND FORWARD TO YOUR ASSIGNED AGENT:

1.) FULL NAMES: _____________________________________________________________________

2.) AGE: ___________________________________________________________________________

3.) GENDER: _________________________________________________________________________

4.) RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

5.) STATE/PROVINCE: ________________________________________________________________

6.) COUNTRY: _____________________________________________________________________

7.) OCCUPATION/POSITION: ___________________________________________________________

8.) COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________________

9.) MOBILE/PHONE/FAX:

10.) WINNING E-MAIL

11.) AMOUNT WON:

BATCH N0:788/688/ESP

REFERENCE N0:456/SSS/ESP

LUCKY WINNING N0:13-15-16-21-34-36-(8)

Yours sincerely

MR. JERRY KENN

(Promotions Sec)

Fifa world cup Organizing Committee

We have obtained your E-mail address via our Internet ballot draw for the 2010 lottery promotions.

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