419 scam: "Mr, Antonio-Lopez" <burgerkings@libero.it> Burger King Promotion 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.
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:
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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.
- +34602087046 (Spain, 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.
- bugerkings.promotions@aim.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr, Antonio-Lopez" <burgerkings@libero.it>
Reply-To: bugerkings.promotions@aim.com
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 10:46:57 -0000
Subject: Burger King Promotion Award

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Burger King Promotion Award
Paseo de la Esperanza, 21
Madrid Spain
EMAIL:bugerkings.promotions@aim.com
CLAIMERS DEPARTMENT.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
TEL:+34-602-087-046
FAX:+34-911-298-856
www.burgerking.es

Dear Beneficiary,

We are pleased to inform you,That the beneficiary whose name is on this
mail, about the release of the awaited delayed result, of our
international Burger King promotion. We are happy to inform you of your
Winning price of €650,000.00 (Six Hundred And Fifty Thousand Euros Only).
Names entered in the program were presented by ANDALUCIA VISTA S.A in
conjunction with a group of philanthropist, humanitarian organizations,
and also with the help of chambers of commerce and industries and
countries high commission in Spain. Your name with this number 76.494 won
in the 3RD category your security file number for your winning claim is
BK/2013/0018. Please remember to keep your file number highly confidential
to avoid double claims.

To begin your claims, please contact your claims agent Mr,Antonio-Lopez.
the Foreign Affairs Manager:Tel:+34-602-087-046 ,Fax +34-911-298-856, for
all necessary verifications before transfer can be effected Sent your
winning information to this agent for urgent response Immediately we
receive the above Details you will be informed on how to claim your prize
money within 24 hours, Congratulations once again.

CONTACT-AGENT:Mr,Antonio-Lopez

CONTACT:E-mail:bugerkings.promotions@aim.com
1) Full Name:..............................................................
2) Full Address............................................................
3) Security File Number:...................................................
4) Tel. Number:............................................................
5) Country of origin.......................................................
6) Options of payment/wire bank transfer/ certified check,.................
7) How do you feel as a winner?............................................

NOTE: Winnings must be insured to the original value, to avoid any
unexpected situation. The deadline for these claims is 22nd February,
2014. After this date, unclaimed winnings will be returned to the
Spanish Economic Ministry, and late entry penalty requirements must
be met before late entry claims can be considered. Enjoy from Burger
King in Spain Happy winter Memorial Day Eat Out, Spend less Money! A day
off from work and Enjoy. We want to know what you really think about
Burger King. Is it your favorite fast food joint?

Mrs, Maria Antonio F. Castillo
Burger King Promotion Award - 2014

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