419 scam: Mrs.Rachael Adams <info@ttnet.com.tr> WINNING 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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",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)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
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.Rachael Adams <info@ttnet.com.tr>
Reply-To: <mrdowellsaltoffice@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:35:55 -0800
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION :::

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT 5070 WILSHIRE BLVD LOS ANGELES. CA 90036 UNITED STA=
TES OF AMERICA. NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder=
, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service =
Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely. Dear Winner, This is to =
inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2016 BMW =
X3 and a Check of $1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting progra=
ms held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA. Description of p=
rize vehicle; The X3 comes with BMW's iDrive infotainment system, satellite=
radio, Bluetooth, a USB port and a 10-year subscription to BMW Assist eCal=
l, which can automatically notify first responders after a collision. For 2=
016, the X3 comes standard with enhanced USB and Bluetooth features, includ=
ing an additional microphone, Bluetooth sync for a second phone, library br=
owsing via Bluetooth, voice control for contacts and music and a Mobile Off=
ice system. Available features include leather seats, a surround-view camer=
a system, navigation, a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, a head-u=
p display, a panoramic moonroof, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot=
monitoring, active park assist and lane departure warning. The iDrive info=
tainment system takes a bit of getting used to, but is fairly straightforwa=
rd and works well, reviewers agree. The audio and climate controls are also=
clearly labeled and easy to reach. The selection process was carried out t=
hrough random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) fr=
om a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents=
of the world which you were selected. However, no tickets were sold but al=
l email addresses were assigned to different ticket numbers for representat=
ion and privacy. The BMW Lottery is approved by the United States Gaming Bo=
ard and also Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators=
(IAGR). To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduc=
iary claims department for more information as regards procedures to the cl=
aim of your prize. Name: Mr. Dowell Salt Email: mrdowellsaltoffice@gmail.co=
m Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number BMW:255125H=
GDY03/23. You are also advised to provide him with the under listed informa=
tion as soon as possible: 1. Name In Full : 2. Residential Address : 3. Nat=
ionality : 4. Age : 5. Sex 6. Occupation : 7. Direct Phone : 8. Present Cou=
ntry : 9. Email address : 10. pin code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23 Please yo=
u are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so h=
e can begin with the processing of your prize winnings. Congratulations aga=
in from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional progr=
am. Mrs. Rachael Adams. THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT UNIT=
ED STATES OF AMERICA=20

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