419 scam: "Toyota Lottery" <toyotapriznotification@luckymail.com> TOYOTA LOTTERY PRIZE AWARD NOTIFICATION

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "toyota fortune lotto" (no such lottery exists)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "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)
- ",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)
- "transglob@yahoo.cn" (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.
- +8613424478281 (China, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Toyota Lottery" <toyotapriznotification@luckymail.com>
Reply-To: transglob@yahoo.cn
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:19:08 -0000
Subject: TOYOTA LOTTERY PRIZE AWARD NOTIFICATION

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
Category A Prize Winner
CONGRATULATIONS!!

TOYOTA CAR INTERNATIONAL FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW PROMOTION. SPONSORED BY
AUTOMOBILE AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN JAPAN AND CHINA

Dear: Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the TOYOTA CAR International
Lottery programs entered on your e-mail addresses amongst other addresses
for the international lottery programs conducted as a result of visiting
various websites, were selected through computer ballot system drawn from
20,500,000 companies and 30,000,000 individuals e-mail addresses from all
over the word as part of our electronic automobile e-business and
telecommunication promotion programmed in japan and china.

Your e-mail address attached to the ticket number 719-226-1319 with serial
number 902-66, drew lucky numbers 5, 12, 30, 11, 17, 43, and Bonus numbers
777 , Your INSURANCE Number: FLS433/ 543L /GMSA, which consequently you
won in the secound category of the TOYOTA FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of USD$ 500,000.00 (Five
hundred thousand United States Dollars) in cash, including 2010 Model
Toyota Bra-new car which is the winning present /amount for the Second
category winners. from a total sum of USD $2,500,000.00 shared amongst the
first 5 lucky winners entered in their Second category, TOYOTA CAR
INTERNATIONAL FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
All participants were selected through computer ballot system drawn from
20,500,000 companies and 30,000,000 individuals email addresses and names
from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every year.
This lottery was SPONSORED BY AUTOMOBILE AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES
IN JAPAN AND CHINA. Please be advised that your sum of US$500,000.00 is
now with the transfer bank. However, you have automatically qualified to
take part in our next year USD5 million international lottery programs.
More also to let you know that there are various ways to claim your prize
award.

CLAIMANT PROCEDURE:
1. Coming to winners Orientation Centre to claim your prize.
2. Payment by ATM CARD for you to claim it from any ATM Machine Worldwide
3. By Telegraphic Transfer through Bank to Bank (wire transfer)

To file for your claim now, please contact transglobal agent to re-insure
your winning under your full names. Together with the Address port where
your winning car should be ship.
Trust transglobal finance Agency lottery Agent. Mr. KOOB EDWARD

FOREIGN MANAGER MR. KOOB EDWARD
CHINA HEADQUARTERS
WINNERS ORIENTATION CENTRE,
# R04 UNIT/639 HUANSHI DONG LU
SHANGHAI, CHINA
EMAIL, transglob@yahoo.cn
ENGLISH SPEAKING DEPARTMENT
DIRECT HOTLINE:+86 13424478281

Please provide him with your 6 digit numbers 8, 3, 7, 9, 5, 2 and your
password RRTAz15. You are also advised to provide him with the under
listed information as soon as possible:

1. Name in full:
2. Address:
3. Email:
4. City/State:
5. Country:
6. Nationality:
7. Sex....Age:
8. Occupation:
9. Phone/Fax:
10.Marital Status:
11.Next OF Kin:
12.Amount Won:

If you do not contact your claims agent within 14 working days of this
notification, your winnings would be revoked. Winners are advised to keep
their winning details/information from the public to avoid fraudulent
claim (IMPORTANT) pending the transfer/claim by Winner.
Congratulations once again!

Sincerely yours,
Mr. William E. B
V.P. Finance
The LOTTERY COORDINATOR.

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