419 scam: "LOTTO INTERNATIONAL" <lotto.international@mail.com> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!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:

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:
- "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)
- "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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "we advice you" (this email uses bad English)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "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 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.
- +34605568535 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)
- +34651652408 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- macalucia@consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "LOTTO INTERNATIONAL" <lotto.international@mail.com>
Reply-To: macalucia@consultant.com
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 20:31:12 -0000
Subject: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NOTIFICATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BONOLOTO EUROPEAN INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES S.A.
AWARD PROGRAMME LOTERÍA NAVIDAD 2012

Head office: C/ Caracas de Mayor #4-9, 28096, Madrid, Spain/España.
TEL/ FAX: +34 605 568 535

From: International Award Dept.
Reference Nº: TPF /0999/171TPF.
Batch Nº: A00/1983-022 EM

ATTENTION: Beneficiary DATE 06-12-2013

FINAL AWARD WINNING PRIZE NOTIFICATION

We are pleased to inform you, being the said beneficiary whose name
is on this mail , about the release of the awaited delayed
result,of our international promotion sweepstakes program held on 1st
of Dec, 2012. The results were released on the 22nd of Dec, 2012 this
program was designed to promote and encourage international participation
in our high stake. (AWARD PROGRAMME LOTTERY NAVIDAD 2012 INTERNATIONAL
LOTTO COMMISSION) Names and Emails that where entered in this program
was presented by ANDALUCIA VISTA S.A in conjunction with a group of
philanthropist, Airlines ,Insurance Companies, Hospitals, Humanitarian
Organizations also with the help of chambers of commerce and
industries and countries high commission in Spain.Using a computer
balloting selection system drawn from (TEN Million) Names and Emails
selected allover the world from North America, Caribbean, South, & Central
America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Australia & Pacific as part of
our International promotion program 2013 from where all names and emails
were being submitted for this program, therefore your name and email
entered as alternatives with ticket number 00147 won in the 2nd category,
and was awarded the sum of €1,000,000.00 Euros (ONE MILLION EUROS
ONLY), Your security CODE file number for your lottery winning price is
T3PF. Due to false practices, we ask that you keep your award information
strictly from public Notice, until your claim has been processed and money
remitted to your possession as this is part of our security protocol to
avoid double claiming or unwarranted abuse of this program by unscrupulous
individuals. We advice you to contact your claims agent DR. FRANCISCO
MARTINEZ the Foreign Affairs manager of DECA GRUPO SEGURIDAD S.A. Tel
+34-651-652-408 Fax +34-911-820-362, EMAIL: macalucia@consultant.com. for
all necessary verifications before transfer can be effected. Winnings must
be insured to the original value, to avoid any unexpected situation. The
insurance bond certificate should be presented by your agent to our
desk,before winning funds will be released to the official bank in Spain
to be pay to you,after verification proves you are the true beneficiary of
winnings under Security Batch Nº: A00/1983-022 EM. NOTE: The deadline for
this claim is 24TH December,2013.After this date, unclaimed winnings will
be returned to the Spanish Economic Ministry, and late entry penalty
requirements must be summit before late entry claims can be considered.
Also be informed that 10% (ten percent) of your prize money belongs to
DECA GRUPO SEGURIDAD S.A. The 10% will be remitted after you have received
your winning prize. In order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications, please remember to quote your reference and prize tracking
numbers in every of your correspondence with your agent,

All correspondence must be directed to your authorized and registered
claims agent: DECA GRUPO SEGURIDAD S.A
Dr. Lisa Antonio F. Castillo
(Vice President International Prize Department)

"…........................................."

DECA GRUPO SEGURIDAD .S.A
CALLE SAN MANUEL, 10 28045, MADRID SPAIN
TEL: +34-651-652-408.FAX: +34-911-820-362.EMAIL:macalucia@consultant.com

PLEASE FILL THE FORM AND FAX IT OR EMAIL TO THE DECA GRUPO SEGURIDAD S.A.
TOGETHER WITH COPY OF YOUR IDENTITY

NAME OF BENEFICIARY…..........................

DATE OF BIRTH…………………SEX:.....AMOUNT WON:………

YOUR ADDRESS..............................

REFERENCE NO.....BATCH NO.....TICKET NO......

COUNTRY:………………CITY:……..……POSTAL CODE:….......

TELEPHONE:…………FAX:……………MOBILE:…………EMAIL:…....

PAYMENT OPTIONS

(1) BANK TRANSFER or(2) CERTIFIED CHEQUE

BANK NAME:….................................

BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER:…………………….................

ROUTING NUMBER:/SWIFT CODE:…………….............

BANK ADDRESS:………………………………………….……………………....

BANK PHONE:................................

BANK FAX:.............................

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