419 scam: Shell Online <georgeklev@aol.com> Shell Petroleum 2010 Online Award

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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")
- "million united states dollars" (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 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.
- +2347052320921 (Nigeria, 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.
- georgeklev@aol.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Shell Online <georgeklev@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:30:36 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Shell Petroleum 2010 Online Award

                    SHELL PETROLEUM FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
                            Shell Centre Regional Office
                   The Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
                          Freeman House 21/22 Marina PMB 2418
      Tel Phone No: +2347052320921
                                         Director: Mr. George Klev

                                       Email: georgeklev@aol.com
                           Qualification numbers: (G8-222-6747, EU-900-56)
                                          Ref: PBL/CN/6654/CP.
                                        Coupon No.PBL2348974321

ATTN: Lucky Winner

The Shell Petroleum Foundation, is glad to notify you that you have been chosen by the board of trustees and Members of this Company after series of secret deliberations selected you as one of the final winner/recipients of a cash Grant/Donation of the total sum of One Million United States Dollars ($1,000,000.00).

To celebrate the 7th anniversary program, the Shell Petroleum Foundation in conjunction with other relevant bodies is giving out a yearly donation of $1,000,000.00 United States Dollars to 10 lucky recipients each. To Receive your Prize Amount. This was awarded though Electronic Selection of all the Internet Email Subscribers which consequently won your ID the Sum of One Million United States Dollars($1,000,000.00).

To File your Claim, simple contact your claims agent through email/Telephone with details Below:
Director: Dr. George Klev
Email: georgeklev@aol.com

Tel Phone No: +2347052320921

Claims Requirements:
1. FULL NAMES:...........................?
2. NATIONALITY:...........................?
3. DATE OF BIRTH:........................?
4. SEX:..........................................?
5. MARITAL STATUS:.....................?
6. CONTACT ADDRESS:.................?
7. TELEPHONE NUMBER:... ............?
8. OCCUPATION:............................?
9. WINNING E-MAIL ADDRESS:.......?
10. NEXT OF KIN:.............................?

CONTACT THE CLAIMS DEPARTMENT WITH THE ABOVE INFORMATION.
Director: Dr. George Klev
Email: georgeklev@aol.com

Tel Phone No: +2347052320921

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All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guideline Call: +2347052320921



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