419 scam: "EL GORDO LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES S.A." <mariaudds@gmail.com> Batch Number: BC-00067/5811

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "el gordo " (can only win this lottery if you bought a ticket)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "chambers" (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. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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!
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +34627831868 (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.
- ffchambersmadrid@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- of f favours & co chambers tel +34 627831868 email: ffchambersmadrid@gmail.com or bar.frankfavour@gmail.com for all necessary (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "EL GORDO LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES S.A." <mariaudds@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bar.frankfavour@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 05:38:15 -0000
Subject: Batch Number: BC-00067/5811

EL GORDO LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL SWEEPSTAKES S.A.
From: International Award Dept.
Reference Number: EO/2013/0018
Batch Number: BC-00067/5811

Attention: Winner.

FINAL AWARD WINNING PRIZE NOTIFICATION

We are pleased to inform you, the beneficiary whose name is on
This mail, about the release of the awaited delayed result, of our
International promotion sweepstakes program held on 29th Dec., 2012.
The results were released on the 1st July, 2013. This program was
Designed to promote and encourage international participation in our high
Stake New Year Spanish Sweepstakes. (INTERNATIONAL LOTTO COMMISSION) 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. Using a computer
balloting selection system from all names submitted for the program,
your name with ticket number 76.494 won in the 3rd category, and was
Awarded the sum of $2,815,000 (TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN
THOUSAND USD), Your security file number for your winning claim is
EO/2013/0018.

For advice to begin your claims, please contact your Lawyer Barrister
Frank Favour the principal attorney and legal practitioner of F FAVOURS
& CO CHAMBERS Tel +34 627831868 EMAIL: ffchambersmadrid@gmail.com or
bar.frankfavour@gmail.com for all necessary verifications before
Transfer can be effected.

FILL THE FORM AND SCAN BACK TO THE PAYMENT DEPARTMENT OF F FAVOURS & CO
CHAMBERS

NAME OF BENEFICIARY___________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH_______________SEX__________
ADDRESS________________________________________________
REFERENCE NO:___________________BATCH NO_______________
TELEPHONE_______________FAX NUMBER________________
MOBILE NUM_____________________
PAYMENT OPTIONS
(1) BANK TRANSFER
(2) CERTIFIED CHEQUE

BANK NAME__________________

SWIFT CODE_________________ACCOUNTER NUMBER_____________________

Winnings must be insured to the original value, to avoid any unexpected
Situation. The insurance bond certificate should be presented by your
Agent to our desk, before winning funds will be released to the
Official bank in Spain for onward transfer to you, after
Verification proves you are the true beneficiary of winnings under
Security File Number: BLCH/2013/0018.
The deadline for this claim is 18th May, 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. Also be informed that 10% (ten
Percent) of your prize money belongs to F FAVOURS & CO CHAMBERS The 10%
Will be remitted after you have received your winning prize. In order to
Avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your
Reference and prize tracking numbers in every of your correspondence with
Your lawyer,

Thanks

Dr. Maria Del Monte
Vice Presidente Internacional Prize Department)

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