419 scam: "Mrs Evelyn Fallert" <sales@gameday-supplements.com> Dear,Sir/Madam....CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE BMW 2016 MODEL WINNER.

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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:
- "fiduciary agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "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)
- "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!
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.
- bmwlotteydept2015@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Evelyn Fallert" <sales@gameday-supplements.com>
Reply-To: bmwlotteydept2015@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 02:05:46 -0400
Subject: Dear,Sir/Madam....CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE BMW 2016 MODEL WINNER.

NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it Genuinely.

Dear,Sir/Madam....CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE BMW 2016 MODEL WINNER.

This is to inform you that you have been selected as a Prize Winner of a Brand New 2016 BMW 7 Series Model Car and a Cheque of $500,000.00usd from the BMW International Lottery Programs held on the First section of 2016/17 Edition, in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Model: 2016 BMW 7 Series
Mileage: 5
Transmission: Automatic 7 Speed

Options: Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Fold Down Rear Seats W/Ski Bag, Am/FM Stereo with single in Dash Compact Disc Player .

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized Email selection ballot system from a database of over Two Million Email Addresses drawn from all the Continents of the world, which your Email and over Fifty Thousand others have been selected as the First Batch Winners.

The BMW International Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).This promotional lottery is the 2nd of its kind and we intend to sensitize it to the public.

To begin with the processing of your prize you are to contact our Fiduciary Claims Department for more information as regards and procedures to claim your prize.
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BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT USA
Fiduciary Agent Name: Barry Allen
Email: bmwlotteydept2015@gmail.com
Phone: +1509 203 4387 (SMS ONLY WITH YOUR SECRET PIN CODE WINNING NUMBER)
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Contact him by providing him with your Secret Pin Code (X7PWYZ2016) and your Reference Number (BMW:2551256003/23). You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name (in full):
2. Address:
3. Nationality:
4. Age:
5. Occupation:
6. Phone:
7. Country of Residence:
8. Fax [optional]:
9. Email address:
10. Scan Copy of your Identification:
11. Current/Valid Residential Address:
12. Nominated Delivery Address:

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Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your Winnings.

Congratulations once again from our Company and thank you for being part of our promotional program.!

Mrs. Evelyn Fallert
THE DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS
BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT.PROMOTIONS

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