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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "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!

Fraud email example:

From: Richard Cooks <richardcooks@goldensecurities.org>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:51:08 +0000
Subject: OUR REF:UK/CL30




GOLDEN SECURITY AND FREIGHT SERVICES LTD.
Unit 7 McKay Trading Estate
Blackthorne Road,
Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0AH. United Kingdom.OUR REF:UK/CL30DATE:12th June 2007ATTENTION: Robert Kegley

Good day to you. This is to inform you that we are in possession of a certified cheque which is to be couriered to you. You are to please confirm your alternative mailing address to enable us dispatch your parcel immediately. Note that we also do not deliver to P.O.Box address or street corners but to your residence.It is the usual practice of our organisation to conduct a proper verification of all parcels that we are to deliver to ensure that they are valid. Be rest assured that your cheque has been confirmed valid and true and delivery will be delivered to you once you have met the necessary requirements.With regards to this, you are required to select the most convenient of the three options below for a smooth delivery of your package to you.We are a well established company offering courier and transport services 24 hours a day for priority delivery of letters, parcels and consignments to any destination by road, air or sea. We have a substantial team of couriers available for motorcycle despatch plus van driver couriers in all size vehicles from small vans up to 7.5 tonne and international couriers for despatchby road, sea or air.Description of parcel to be delivered:An original certificate of weight :-------------0.05kgBonded draft of weight :-------------0.11kgTotal weight of parcel :-------------0.16kgColour of Parcel :-------------WhiteLength of days :-------------1 - 6 daysDelivery Destination: USA
Address:PLEASE CONFIRM HOME ADDRESS

GOLDEN SECURITY AND FREIGHT DELIVERY OPTIONS.FIRST CLASS DELIVERY(24 Hrs)Courier charges ........................97.00PoundsAdministrative...............................200.00PoundsInsurance .............................. .400.00PoundsTOTAL...................................... 697Pounds( $1494.063 )usSECOND CLASS DELIVERY(3DAYS)Courier charges ........................ 60.00PoundsAdministrative...............................200.00PoundsInsurance .............................. .305.00PoundsTOTAL...................................... 565.00Pounds ( $1230.364 )us THIRD CLASS DELIVERY(6 DAYS)Courier charges ........................ 60.00PoundsAdministrative ...............................135.00PoundsInsurance .............................. .290.00PoundsTOTAL...................................... 485.00Pounds ($971)usThe charges are a little high because of the insurance cover we have undertaken incase of loss,damage or theft of your highly sensitive document.We assume all responsibilities incase of any eventualities.As soon as we receive confirmation and evidence of payment of the above charges,we will despatch your parcel immediately.The date and time of departure and expected date of delivery will be sent to you. It will take between 1 - 6 days after confirmation of payment to get your parcel dispatched to you depending on the class of payment made and chosen by you. You will be required to sign for the parcel and to do this, you will need either your international passport as identification or your driver's license. All orders not despatched within five (5) working days from this communication will be returned.Please ensure that you confirm your delivery address.You are to make a choice of delivery from the options open to you (btw 24hrs- 6days) and, that best suits you.Then, we shall give you our payment mode and receiving officer's name. We are glad to be of service to you. Richard Cooks GOLDEN SECURITY AND FREIGHT SERVICES
Tel: 009 44 703 190 2649
Direct no:009 44 703 190 2487

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