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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Please note about this email:

• It is a fake lottery scam (15 typical phrases found).
  
• It lists mobile phone numbers or call redirection numbers (no bank, lottery, etc would use mobile phones to take customer calls).
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Feliza Steve." <fsteve1700@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2005 03:23:03 +0000
Subject: YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER!!.

Annoucement  (WINNING NOTIFICATION) 
 
FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
CROWN GLOBAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT AMSTERDAM
THE NETHERLANDS.
REF:HW2/40412919/07
BATCH:78/330/CGA.
ATTN:CEO
 
 
                                          WINNING NOTIFICATION NOTICE
                                        
 
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 29/9/2005. Your e- mail addressattached to ticket number KL-65082-61 with serial number PA-949420,batch number QY-24-344,lottery ref number JKL-54388 and drew lucky  numbers 26-12-48 which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of $ 1,000,000 ( 0NE MILLION DOLLARS)
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
 
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 30,000 company and 10,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of Crown Global lottery producers. we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our next year US$20 million international lottery. To file for your  claim, please contact our fiducial agent {MR. JOHNSON SMITH ) of the,
 
CROWN GLOBAL AGENCY.
TEL:+31-63 035 3568
Email:............................
 
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 29th. of 2005. November.  After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible. Congratulations once more from ourmembers of staffand thank you for being part of our promotional program. Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Yours Sincerely,
 
Mrs.Feliza Steve,
Lottery Coordinator.

 

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