joewein.de LLC fighting spam and scams on the Internet

Try our spam filter! Free trial for 30 days

"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

• About the 419 (Advance Fee) scam
• "Is that email a scam?" - Check it online here!
  
• Frequently asked Questions (419 FAQ)
• Phone numbers used by 419 scammers
  (+225 +229 +234 +27 +31 +32 +34 +44 other)
• Company names mentioned in 419 spam:
  1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
• Support our efforts to stop scams!
  
• How to report 419 spam to us
• What can you do when you receive 419 spam
  
  
• Spam archive, Daily index
  

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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

Click here to report a problem with this page.

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

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "uk national lottery" (can only win this lottery if you bought a ticket)
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
  • "to your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "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 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.
  • +447011136146 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
  • +448704794309 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
  • +447035902263 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• 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.
  • uklotteryappointmentdesk2@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • fcfbalanpope@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: DR MARK WHITE <claimsagentmark1@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:10:50 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Attn: Leonore Traugen,(CONTACT PAYMENT CENTRE)


UK LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS:
Customer Service
28 TANFIELD ROAD,
CROYDON.LONDON
16/06/2007

Attn: Leonore Traugen,

Congratulations again on behalf of the UK National Lottery Board. We do believe that your winnings will be put into good use for Community development.

On Behalf of the Screening Committee of Uk National Lottery Board Payment Centre, I wish to formally announce to you that you have successfully passed the Email Screening and Verification Form Matching Test conducted for all on line winners of your Category at the headquarters of the UK National Lottery.

Hence you are therefore CLEARED and can now claim your wins .You are therefore requested to come in person to the Disbursements Centre of the UK Lottery with the following requirements:

(a) A printed copy of your WINNING NOTIFICATION
(b) An International Passport or Drivers license
(c) A Printed copy of your Verification form (you may be asked to fill it as done before)
(c) Two (2) passport photograph (3*4 size)

In receipt of these requirements your winning cheque will be made in your name and presented to you at our head office.you have One week to appear in person to fill your claims before the next draw date which come up every week.

With Regard to this you are therefore advised to book an Appointment with our Appointment officer after you receive this guideline.(contacts below) to facilitate speedy service.

MR PAUL IGOR
uklotteryappointmentdesk2@yahoo.co.uk
Tell: +44-701-113-6146

Inability to meet up with the stipulated dates due to Non-availability of some requirements, and non availability of Travel Document may result in loss of winnings as funds will be used for other upcoming draws.

However to prevent this from happening, We have made available an option on how best to send your winnings to you if you are unable to come over to the United Kingdom in person.

The option is:-
BANK TO BANK TRANSFER TO YOUR NOMINATED BANK ACCOUNT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WITHIN 48 HOURS WITH THE AID OF INTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER.

CONTACT: Head of Department: Mr. ALAN POPE
Office address: FIRST CITI FINANCE BANK PLC
70 Brook St. Mayfair
London W1K 4HX

Emails: fcfbalanpope@yahoo.co.uk
Tell: +(44) 703-590-2263
+44-703-590-2266
+44-870-479-4309


Please Quote your;

Full Name.
Lucky Numbers.
Batch Numbers.
Delivery Address.
Claims Agent.
Amount won.
Telephone Number.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME IN PERSON TO CLAIM YOUR WINNINGS,YOU ARE TO SEND AN EMAIL TO THE BANK IMMEDIATELY FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW.

Once again, Congratulation and Good luck as you proceed with your claims.

Best Regards,

Dr Mark White
( Claims Agent)











---------------------------------
Inbox full of unwanted email? Get leading protection and 1GB storage with All New Yahoo! Mail.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam