419 scam: Mega loterie Picker 2019 Draw <webmail.subtropico.co.za> FINAL AWARD NOTIFICATION!!

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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:

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:
- "from: the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "foreign service manager" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
- info.alliancemanagmentconsultant@consultant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mega loterie Picker 2019 Draw <webmail.subtropico.co.za>
Reply-To: <alliancemanagementconsultantsa@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:48:15 -0700
Subject: FINAL AWARD NOTIFICATION!!

FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
THE MEGA LOTTERY PICKER 2019 DRAW/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF NUMBER: OBC/VC/0999/171
BATCH NUMBER: SPA/2017-19W
TEL:0034 632 723 281
FINAL AWARD NOTIFICATION

Winning Numbers: 4-13-21-27-36-38

Lucky Winner,

We are delighted to inform you of the MEGA LOTTERY PICKER 2019
DRAW held on July 15/2019; We try to reach you again, on this
same address once more, as our previous notification to you
returned undelivered, Due to mix up of names and numbers,
undelivered mails were released again for final notification on
July 21th 2019. Your Email address attached to ticket number:
01890419 with serial number: 9912 drew lucky numbers: 4-13-21-27-
36-38 with bonus ball 45 which consequently won in the 3rd
category,.

You have therefore been approved the winner for a lump sum pay
out of Two Million Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand United State
Dollars ($2,850,000.00) with a 2019 Porsche Cayenne.
Congratulations! Note: This is a tax-free draw and all
participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
from Over 40,000,000, people worldwide.

The program was designed and promoted by EU with collaboration of
US Government and some other international lottery institutes
that include EURO MIL LONE DRAW etc. This has been one of the
biggest ever played in the world which aimed at changing the
lives of millions of people. To enable us proceed with your
claims, this information must be kept away from the public to
avoid unwarranted abuse of the program or fraudulent claims by
unauthorized person(s).

To begin your claims, contact Dr. Pedro Gonzalez the Foreign
Service Manager/Remittance officer of ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS A.M.C. . on TEL: 0034 632 723 281 Email:
info.alliancemanagmentconsultant@consultant.com Lines open
Monday to Friday 9AM to 10PM, Saturday 9AM TO 6PM (GMT) for the
processing and remittance of your Winnings. Remember to quote
your reference numbers in all correspondence. And also be
informed that 5% of your Winning belongs to A.M.C. because they
are the promotion company. Be advised that you MUST be present in
Madrid Spain to pick up your winning cheque ATM VISA OR MASTER
CARD

Finally all winning must be claimed not later than August
/10/2019. After this date, the entire Fund will be returned to
the Ministry of Economy as unclaimed funds. Furthermore should
there be any change of your personal details or address, do
inform your claims agent as soon as possible. Fill the Form
bellow.

Your Full Names:
Address:
Telephone,:
Occupation.:
Date of Birth:
Scan Copy of ID
Facebook Name: (if any)
whatsapp Number: (if any)

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN!
YOURS SINCERELY
Elizabeth Garcia
GENERAL SECRETARY

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