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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "fiduciary agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
  • "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "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. )
  • "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• 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.
  • +447045720187 (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.
  • info_ancgroup@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Greg Spencer <claimsegentdfnl@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:32:54 +0100 (BST)
Subject: CONTACT THE ANC GROUP EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY


Attn: Winner,

This is to inform you that you have been cleared a winner of the Dreamfield National Lottery. I am happy to inform you that i have forwarded your Original Certificate and your Certified bank cheque to a reputable courier company.

The courier company in accordance with your chosen mode of delivery can either deliver your winning parcel containing the afore stated documents to your point of contact, where it could be further converted into liquid cash and consequently lodged into your account under the auspices of the BRITISH AUTHORITIES IN YOUR COUNTRY.

OR they can help you convert the cheque into liquid cash here in the UNITED KINGDOM and further transfer the funds directly into your local bank account in your country or any country of your choice.When the direct international bank transfer method is employed, your funds will be made available for claims in your local bank within 48 hours.

The courier company in this case only delivery's the winning certificate by express delivery to your contact address so as to validate the claims from your local bank. It is also very imperative to note that due to the classified international delivery method employed by the courier company, THEY DO NOT DIVULGE THE IDENTITY OF THE BANK AND THE MODE OF TRANSFER.

This is in consonance with the regulations of the BRITISH STATE SECURITY AGENCY as a guard against internet hackers of online banks and it's likes. It also inhibits internet fraudsters who design pop up sites and impersonate companies known for their untainted reputations from perpetrating their unwholesome activities and defrauding people of their hard earned means of livelihood.

You'll find below details of the courier company.

ANC Group Express
Parkhouse East Industrial Estate
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Staffordshire
Tel: +447045720187
+447031845998
Fax:+441900515732
E-mail info_ancgroup@yahoo.co.uk
ST5 7RB, ENGLAND, UK.

You are advice to send a mail to the dispatch officer of the courier company whose name and email address are clearly stated above, for detailed information on the courier cost of delivering your winning prize to your point of contact, AND/OR the requirements for effecting the direct bank transfer method.

When contacting them,you are to include this order number as your subject. PLEASE you are advice to write down the order number and save it for future references. ORDER NUMBER: B447316K
Note: you are to Quote your complete names,Ticket Number and your direct phone number for your letters to be duly honored.

Please do keep me updated with your communications with the courier company.

Once again i say congratulations. PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED.

Thanks and remain blessed,
Yours faithfully,
Mr.Grg Spencer
Fiduciary Agent.











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