419 scam: MEGA ORGANIZATION <tracking-confirmation@msn.com> CONGRATULATIONS YOU WON US$850.000.00 LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY!!!

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
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.
- pabloaaag44@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: MEGA ORGANIZATION <tracking-confirmation@msn.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:53:40 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS YOU WON US$850.000.00 LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY!!!

Dear Lottery Winner

CONGRATULATIONS YOU WON US$850.000.00 LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY!!!

We are happy to inform you the release of Mega Millions Spanish sweepstakes international lottery program held on 12-03-2021. Due to the mix up of numbers and names, the results were later released on the 14-04-2021. Your name was entered as a dependent client attached with Claim File Numbers: OCOK-71860/EU with batch numbers: 0136215, drew the lucky numbers 54-3-62-58-4-15-7, which consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.
You have therefore been approved a lump sum payment of 850.000.00$ (Eight Hundred & Fifty Thousand Dollars) only in cash credited to claim file numbers: OCOK-71860/EU. This is from a total cash prize of (250.756.820$) Two hundred and fifty million seven hundred and fifty-six thousand eight hundred and twenty Dollars only) Shared among International winners in this 3rd category Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your fund is now deposited with bank and insured in your name. Therefore, no deduction what so ever is permitted to be made from your fund, you are expected to report to the board as this is in your best interest. Please note that your Claim file number and batch numbers are the Key to your winning, you are to keep your winning confidential to yourself.

This program was designed and promoted by European Union in collaboration with US Government. All participants were selected through Visa Card, Master Card, American Express Card & Computer ballot system draw.(ONE MILLION) names from Asia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, America, Europe and South pacific, are selected as part of international promotion program, your name is included as one of the lucky winners in Mega Millions lottery draw in a bigger cash prize award.

To begin your lottery claim please contact your Claim Agent immediately (Mr. PABLO AGUSTIN) ON E-mail: pabloaaag44@gmail.com With your details properly filled. for processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated bank account of your choice.

Your Complete Names: .......

Your Mobile Number: ........
Your E-mail: .................

Your Occupation: ............

Your Home Address: .......

Your Country: .................

Your Gender: ................

Your Age: ....................

Once more, send these details to Mr. Pablo Agustin on E-mail: pabloaaag44@gmail.com

NOTE: we ask that you keep your award information strictly away from public notice, until your claim has been processed and winning prize 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. In conclusion, it’s my concern to demand your ultimate honesty, co-operation and confidentiality to enable us conclude this transaction. Please keep this very confidential and do not discuss it with anybody.

DON. RAUL MARTINEZ

PRESIDENT MEGA MILLIONS COMMISSION BOARD

2 CARRERA DE SAN JERONMO 28014 MADRID SPAIN
Mega©Millions 2021

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