419 scam: "WORLD CUP LOTTERY"<info@filemag.co.cc> CONFIRM YOUR LOTTERY PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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. )
- "worldcupdraw2010@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "worldcupdraw2010@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +441202233853

Fraud email example:

From: "WORLD CUP LOTTERY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <worldcupdraw2010@live.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:11:04 +0100
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR LOTTERY PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY

LOTTERY AWARD
COMPUTER PROMOTIONAL DRAW

THIS MESSAGE IS FROM THE PROMOTION MANAGER,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
SOUTH AFRICAN 2010 WORLD CUP BID INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD.
YOU HAVE WON ON THE COMPUTER BALLOT THE SUM OF US$2,500,000.00

PLEASE CONTACT.

SOUTH AFRICA LOTTRY PAYMENT OFFICE
LONDON-UNITED KINGDOM
FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
Tel: +44-1202233853
Email: worldcupdraw2010@live.com
Payment officer: Greg Koffi

SOUTH AFRICA 2010 WORLD CUP BID LOTTERY AWARD.

PRIZE AWARD NOTIFICATION:

We are pleased to inform you of the announcement made for the winners of the SOUTH AFRICAN 2010 WORLD CUP BID BRITISH INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD PROGRAMS,

as part of our promotional draws.

Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from all part of the world as

part of our electronic business Promotions Program.

Note that your email address qualified for the draw, as a result of your visiting various websites we are running the e-business promotions for. You/Your

Company email address, attached to ticket number 100-309-7482, with serial number 513-10 drew the lucky numbers 3, 8, 13, 22, 27, 41 and Bonus number 12 and

consequently YOU HAVE won in the Second Category.

Your winning Ticket is Number. 343-221-8756
Your Serial Number. 454-17
Your lucky draw Numbers are. 3, 8, 13, 22, 27, 41 Bonus Number 12
Your INSURANCE Number: FLS433/453L/GMSA

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$2,500,000.00, which is the winning payout for Second category winners. This is from the total

prize money of US$26,000,000.00 shared among the winners internationally in the Second category. CONGRATULATIONS!

Please be informed that your CHEQUE of the sum of US$2,500,000.00 is now in the wire system bank account insured with your email address together with your

winning details which won you this prize, therefore you are required to contact the above office to claim your winning. Contact our United Kingdom Payment

office for your price.

Complete the below form and send it immediately to our Payment Officer Mr. Greg Koffi through above email for prompt collection of your fund.

NAME:.....................................

AGE:........................................

SEX:........................................

EMAIL:....................................

PHONE:...................................

OCCUPATION:.........................

COMPANY:.............................

AMOUNT WON..............................

COUNTRY:...............................

SOUTH AFRICA LOTTRY PAYMENT OFFICE
LONDON-UNITED KINGDOM
FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT
Tel: +44-1202233853
Email: worldcupdraw2010@live.com
Payment officer: Greg Koffi

WELLCOME TO SOUTH AFRICAN 2010 WOLD CUP.

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference, batch numbers and other information provided above and

below in every one of your correspondences with your claims agent.

REFERENCE NUMBER: GML-S343-KKT-8811
BATCH NUMBER: 56T-DTH78-SAR99

SOUTH AFRICAN 2010 WORLD CUP BID INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY AWARD PROGRAM IS A BONUS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD FOR THE 2010 SOCCER WORLD .
Congratulations'' once again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSURED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN LOTTO AUTHORITY. AND SUPPORTED BY: (F?ration Internationale de Football Association) FIFA SUPPORT.

Sincerely,
THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER,
INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY.
2nd Floor SABC
Universal Building
P.O. Box 91711,
Auckland Park, 2006 Henley Road.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
MRS MARRIA TOLOTO

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