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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:
  • "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
• 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.
  • +27837293498 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "mtn2010fifapromotional006" <mtn2010fifapromotional006@terra.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:38:37 -0300
Subject: M.T.N - WINNING NOTIFICATION/CONGRATULATION!!!


M T N LOTTERY GAMES CONSULTING
Company Reg No;1996/079414/23
M T N Building,132-133
Park Hurst,Balfour-Unit 1440
JOHANNESBURG,GAUTENG 2001
SOUTH AFRICA



IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 FIFA
WORLDCUP LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITEE (LOC)




M T N 2010 LOTTERY DRAW /WINNING NOTIFICATION

ATTN: Customer AFRSA680
REF: EAAL/851OYHI/05
Batch No: TQRD
Secret Code: BB,2010WC

This is to inform you that the M T N Lottery Game Consulting and the Local Organising Commitee (LOC) of the 2010 World Cup, here in the Republic of South Africa, has held an Internet Raffle Draw, and your Email Address was among the millions of Email Addresses that were involved in this Third Quarter Raffle Draw (TQRD). This Program is meant for the Global awareness of the ever first host of the Global Fifa Soccer world cup in the Continent of Africa.

(Note: This was an online program and no tickets was sold in the process but instead were bought off by the sponsors).

Your e-mail address attached to Ticket Number: B9564 75604545 100, with Serial Number 46563760 drew the winning numbers of our draw under the choice of the lottery in the category A.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$ I, 100,000.00(One Million, One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file EAAL/851OYHI/05 after dividend amongst the (11) lucky winners in this category Worldwide.

Be aware that this M T N Raffle Draw was organised by the M T N Lottery Game Consulting (L G C) and the Local Organizing Commitee (L O C) of the 2010 World Cup, to create awareness for the world, as South Africa is finalizing their preparation for the hosting of the 2010 World Cup.

BELOW ARE YOUR WINNING DETAILS:

1, Customer no: AFRSA680
2, Ref No: EAAL/851OYHI/05
3, Batch No: TQRD
4, Ticket No: B9564 75604545 100
5, Serial No: 46563760
6,Secret Code: BB,2010WC
7,Amount Won: US$1,100,000.00(One Million, One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars)
AGREEMENT:

It is now agreed between M T N Lottery Game Consulting (LGC) and the Local Organizing Commitee (LOC) of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, that the Winning Information written above were the original and approved detailed Information release by this Board . In no situation should a Prize pay-out be materialize without the procision of the Wiining Details to the Assigned Payment Agent..........






Our Second Quarter Winner Mrs. Ali Fatima from Nepal receiving her winning cheque. Also on the picture is her husband and friends rejoicing with them. 18th December 2007





Congratulations from all our staff and we also extend our thanks to the Sponsors for being part of our promotional program.

VIVA SOUTH AFRICA! VIVA SPONSORS
& VIVA THE WHOLE WORLD.


PRIZE CLAIMING INSTRUCTION:
To receive your prize, contact our Paying agent on the following Details:
Company: GLOBE FINANCE CORPORATION
Company Registration number: 1947/027670/07
MR.ROBERT ALEXANDER
Tel: + 27 83 7293 498

Email : r.a-gfc@live.co.za
145 Gerard St Crystal Prk Block F
Centurion,Pretoria 0157
Republic of South Africa.
Very Important!!!We advise that you consult your Agent providing the following details.........1. Full name and address (2.) Age/marital status (3) Occupation (4) Country of Origin / Country of residence (5) Winning information. (CUSTOMER NUMBER, REF NUMBER, BATCH NUMBER, TICKET NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER, SECRET CODE, WINNING EMAIL ADDRESS) 6. Private /Company Winner (7 )Phone and fax numbers. (8) Amount Won.


Please keep this form confidential from public to avoid double claiming and contradition over the receiving of your fund. Very important, M T N Lottery rules says that you must be 18 years and above to be able to claim a prize.
Announcement made Today (South Africa Time 10:25 am)
Congratulations from the Staffs & Members of the FIFA 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC),M T N Lotteries Board Commission ;

Ms. Tumi Makgabo
Head of Communications-(LOC)
DR Mrs. Teresa Botha Dr.Themba Woodroffe
(Zonal Co-ordinator Sec.)(Board Member)
Signed by:



CONGRATULATIONS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! CONGRATULATION!!!
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