419 scam: "MRS,ELIZABETH GOMEZ" <gomez4@greenincxx2.ph.tn> RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE

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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:
- "lottery winners international e-mail programs" (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")
- ",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)
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!

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS,ELIZABETH GOMEZ" <gomez4@greenincxx2.ph.tn>
Reply-To: <unitednations.drmichaelmedward@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 18:08:52 +0700
Subject: RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE

EURO MILLIONS SPANISH LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL.
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REFERENCE:32/12/ESP
BATCH: ESP-123-321-255

RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Euro millions Spanish Lottery Winners International E-mail programs held on the 4th of January 2016 and result where release on the 3rd of February 2016. Your E-mail address attached to ticket number 653-908-321-675 with serial main number 0032-123-543-654 drew lucky star numbers 12-21-23-26-29-42 which consequently won in the 2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 4.200.000.00â‚¬ (Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Euro)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to mix up of some numbers and names, 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 100,000 company and 50,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Spanish European Once Lottery board in order to enhance and promote the use of Internet Explorer Users and Microsoft-wares around the globe. This promotional program takes place one every year. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year DECEMBER â‚¬50 million Euro International lottery.
To File For Your Claim, Please Contact Our Fiducial Agent:

DR.MRS ELIZABETH GOMEZ
(FERNANDEZ SECURITY COMPANY ESPA)
CONTACT YOUR CLAIMS AGENT MR,OSCAR MENDEZ ON TEL:0034 611 239 180

Remember, all winning must claimed not later than one month,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,batch numbers and other information as required by fill the details below.

1.Full Name:............................
2.Address:..........................
3.Marital Status:.....................
4.Occupation:........................
5.Age:............
6.Sex:.............
7.Nationality:........................
8.Country Of Residence:.........................
9.Telephone Number:..............................
10.Fax Number:....................................
11.Batch Number :.........................
12.Reference Number:.....................
13.Alternative email address if any.................

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

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
MRS,ELIZABETH GOMEZ (DIRECTOR)

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