419 scam: Mrs.Hollanda Figuereo. <lluckyday1@netscape.net> LUCKY DAY INTERNATIONAL LOTTO-WINNING !!!!!!!!PPŒë¸"

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",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)
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.
- +34686033677 (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.
- groupten4step@netscape.net (Netscape; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs.Hollanda Figuereo. <lluckyday1@netscape.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:34:35 +0100
Subject: LUCKY DAY INTERNATIONAL LOTTO-WINNING

LUCKY DAY INTERNATIONAL LOTTO
C VEZA 10B, 2053 MADRID SPAIN
FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF:193/656/8423
BATCH:1527-9213
WINNING
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the email ballotting Lottery Winners International programs held on the 11/12/2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 17542 with serial number1762-544 drew ,batch number 1527-9213,lottery ref umber193/656/8423 and drew lucky numbers 8-16-18-23-31-45 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$250,000.00 (Two Hundred and fifty thousand United States Dollars only).
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 40,000 company and 20,000,000 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 software producers. we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our next year US$1 million international lottery
for processing of your winning claim contact
GROUPTEN AGENCY,SL
E-mail groupten4step@netscape.net
Mr. Kelvin Owen
0034-686-033-677
For processing and remittance of your cash to a designated account of your choice. remember,all winnings must be claim not later than 30th December 2005, After this date,All unclaims funds will be returned to the Lucky day International Lotto, you should contact advocate Mr Kelvin Owen about theclaimant procedures, send your fax and telephone to Agent MR. Kelvin Owen, this will enable his office to send the claims application form (A4)to you the Beneficiary. Please note,in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers all correspondence.
Furthermore,should there be any change of address do inform the advocate Mr. Kelvin Owen as soon as possible. Mr. Kelvin Owen is responsible for the processing of your approved file to the bank for payment. Congratulations once again, from all members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs.Hollanda Figuereo.
LUCKY DAY INTERNATIONAL LOTTO

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