419 scam: "krasloten Lottery International" <apotheek@vanwesel.be> Ref. Number: 182/524/7397

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "fiduciary 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)
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.
- +31630468191 (Netherlands, 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.
- kraslotenagencynl@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "krasloten Lottery International" <apotheek@vanwesel.be>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:13:05 +0200
Subject: Ref. Number: 182/524/7397

AWARD! AWARD! YOU WON!
EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO KRASLOTEN LOTTERY)
Ref. Number: 182/524/7397
Batch Number: 3142-7786-UG 28

Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 12th of April 2014.

Your e-mail address attached to Ticket Number: 310863974 with Winning
Numbers: 7-8-17-22-25-40, which consequently won in the 1st category,
you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
(â‚¬2,000,000.00) Two Million Euros) CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's we ask that you keep your
winning information confidential until your claims has been processed
and your money Remitted to you.

This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and
unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.

All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
>From over 30,000 company and 60,000,000 individual email addresses
and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes
place every three years.

This lottery, was promoted by the software corporation to compensate
Some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that
with part of your winning you will take part in our next year â‚¬50
million international lottery.
*****************************************************************
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIARY AGENT:
Mr. Mark Van Jas of KRASLOTEN LOTTERY AGENCY
TEL: +31-630-468-191
Email: kraslotenagencynl@aol.com
***********************************************************************
Remember, all winning must be claimed not late than 16th of May 2014.

After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next
stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch
numbers in all Correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent
As soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for
being part of our promotional program.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Elenir Henk
(Lottery Coordinator)

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