419 scam: Dr. Billy Moore <nokialivelotto@cash4u.com> NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY MOBILE PROMOTIONS

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "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. )
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 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.
- ibcexpressdpts@financier.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr. Billy Moore <nokialivelotto@cash4u.com>
Reply-To: ibcexpressdpts@financier.com
Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:20:06 -0600
Subject: NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY MOBILE PROMOTIONS

Congratulations, we the staffs of NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY congratulate you as one of the lucky winners on this year NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY MOBILE PROMOTIONS. Your mobile number has been selected at random by our computer system of networking and has won for you the sum of (£70,000.00.GBP.)In line with the commemorating event marking our 2012 charity bonanza we rolled out over £24,000.000.00.For our 2012 charity bonanza Draws. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn form 32,000 company mobile numbers, and 47,000,000 individual mobile numbers from the 58 mobile networks from, North America, South America ,Europe, Asia and Africa as part of International Promotions Program, which is conducted annually in Britain, London.

I hereby use this medium to acknowledge the receipt of your claims requirement regarding the winning notification SMS you received, informing you of the prize you have won from the NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY, after the verification process was conducted upon your contact information I wish to inform you that the NOKIA lotto department and promotions department has just approved your payment of the tune of (£70,000.00.GBP) With a winning number(NK443).Each mobile number was attached to a winning number.
Nokia Rules and Regulations

1. Any falsification of your details will affect your claims documentation rendering you disqualified because you will be assumed to be impersonating.
2. You are required to send a scan copy of your passport or drivers license along with the claims requirement.
3. Winners who are unable to come to our office to receive their prizes will be responsible for courier charges payment before delivery.
4. Friend and relatives cannot redeem your won prize on your behalf because the certified cheque is covered by an IRREVOCABLE GUARANTEE BOND (IGB)
5.To avoid double claim, impersonation and disqualification, all winning information should be kept strictly confidential.

The IBC Courier Company will be responsible for the remittance of the entire winnings, and your Lottery Winnings document which is of high importance to you, so I expect you to show great appreciation to (NOKIA LIVE LOTTERY) as a great firm have been in existence for years and has single handedly made this promotion possible.

THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE BENEFICIARY OF THE STATED AMOUNT,FOR VERIFICATION AND CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FORWARD TO IBC COURIER EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW:ibcexpressdpts@financier.com

(1) BENEFICIARY FULL NAME__________________
(2) NATIONALITY ___________________________
(3) STATE___________ CITY__________________
(4) RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS____________________
(5) DATE OF BIRTH_________________________
(6) SEX____________________________________
(7) MOBILE NUMBER__________________________
(8) OCCUPATION_____________________________

Before your winnings cheque was released to IBC Courier Company a hard cover insurance policy was placed on your winnings by the (NOKIA Live Lottery) to avoid any harm or illegal channeling due to this, deduction of any amount of money from your funds cannot be done, from your Won prize.

Contact our Affiliate Courier Delivery department with the contact information below for further instructions on how to send the consignment to your location.

Find below the contact information of the delivery Agent for your immediate action.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: DR. ROSEMARY WELBECK
Email:ibcexpressdpts@financier.com

Write to them upon receipt of this mail without wasting time. You are to furnish them with your Details
Congratulations once again.
Best Regards,
Dr. Billy Moore.
+448063096305
(Promo Coordinator)

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