419 scam: <bankgirodrawinfos@virgilio.it> ReferenceNumber: 7334NFJF/UDDFMF/NDDDNGRATULATIONS!!! AWARD WINNPŒë¸"

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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:
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- ",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)
- "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)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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.
- +31626248172 (Netherlands, 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.
- bkgpromotion@netscape.net (Netscape; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: <bankgirodrawinfos@virgilio.it>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:53:17 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: ReferenceNumber: 7334NFJF/UDDFMF/NDDD

BANK GIRO LOTERIJ.
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAM.
VAN EEWGHENSTRAAT
71 1071 GK, AMSTERDAM,
THE - NETHERLANDS.

FROM: THE PROMOTION
DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS DEPT.
REF: NBDJH087/HJSDS098/7633/98
BATCH: 4566FG/GYFGH54/SAS5465

Attn:

BANK GIRO LOTERIJ
WINNING NOTIFICATION.

We are pleased to inform you of the release of
the long awaited results of the BANK GIRO LOTERIJ INTERNATIONAL
PROMOTION PROGRAM held on the 18th Dec. 2005.You were entered as
dependent client with:

ReferenceNumber: 7334NFJF/UDDFMF/NDDD
Batch number: DFFF346/56TR/765GHG.

Your email address attached to the
ticket number 445555377 that drew the lucky winning number, which
consequently won the sweep take in the category (B), in four parts. You
have been approved for a payment of One Million Euros Only
(â‚¬1,000,000.00) in cash credited to file reference number:
43QFFSS/GDFD7565/66HGMH.This is from a total cash/prize of Ten Million
Euros (â‚¬10,000, 000.00) shared among the ten International Winners in
Category (B)

Congratulations!!!

All participants were
selected through a computer ballot system drawn from (90,000) ninety
thousand names of email users around the world, as part of an
international promotion program meant solely for enhancing and
encouraging human development across the globe.

Note that due to mixed
up of some names and addresses, we would appreciate that you keep your
winnings to your self, even after your claims has been processed and
your funds remitted to you. This is part of our security measures to
avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage by impersonators.

To begin your claim, do file for the release of your winning by
contacting your Attorney in the Legal Department of the Bank Giro
Loterij assigned to assist you in the processes,
Notarization/Legalization of your Winning.

Barr. Roland Bosman.
BANK
GIRO LOTERIJ LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
TEL: +31-204 000 498.
TEL: +31-626-248-
172.
FAX: +31-847-306-332.
Email:bkgpromotion@netscape.net

Include:
1. Full Names:
2. Date of birth:
3. Sex:
4. Marital status:
5.
Nationality:
6. Contact Address:
7. Telephone Number:
8. Next of
kin:

The Attorney will on your behalf expedite the processing,
Notarization/Legalization of your Winning and transfer of your winning
funds. Your security file number is 345DF/E5A*X903 (keep personal)
Remember, your winning must be claimed not later than (30-12-05) after
which it will be declared unclaimed and will be added to next stake of
17,000.000 euro international lottery program. And should there be any
change in your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as
possible.

Note: Non-resident winners will require a notarization /
legalization of his or her winning in the Area Court of Justice (ACJ)
this is going to expedite the processing,Notarization/Legalization of
your Winning and remittance of your prize funds.

Congratulations once
more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our
promotional program.

Anybody under the age of eighteen (18) is
automatically disqualified.Please do not reply to this e-mail address,
contact your nominated Attorney as indicated above.

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs.Colen Van Ken.
Co-ordinator International.

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