419 scam: "Mr. Eddy Graham." <eg016936@gmail.com> RE: AWARD 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:

The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "el gordo " (can only win this lottery if you bought a ticket)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "claims agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "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.
- +447388283724
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.
- infonationallotteryuk@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Eddy Graham." <eg016936@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:42:45 -0700
Subject: RE: AWARD NOTIFICATION!

REF NUMBER: KZASL/941ZY2/2023

TICKET NUMBER: 694-
5SPO5

27th February, 2023

BATCH: 07/07/KA35/9674/2023

*ATTN: Sir/Ma.*

*RE: AWARD
NOTIFICATION! *

We are pleased to inform you of release of the EURO CREDIT COMMISSION
MILLONES LOTERIA PROGRAM held on 10TH of JANUARY, 2023.

we write to inform you that your postal code was used in a
random draws made to choose which lucky postal code number would
be chosen in the winning of the POST-CODE LOTTERY and BONUS for
the month of JANUARY, 2023.

Among the 101 participating international finalists playing 6000 full
tickets in the fifth series, from a pool of â‚¬3,000000.00 ( Three Million
Euros ) in cash, your ticket number 699-55SP05 with serial number 600-45
drew the lucky numbers 06-07-13-28-47 (05â€“08) which consequently won a
prize in the 3rd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum
pay out of (â‚¬3, 000000.00 (Three Million Euros only) in cash credited to a
file REF. NÂº EZASL/941ZY2/07. BATCH: 07/07/MA35/9604/2022
Congratulations!!!

Due to the impossibility to reach you, your fund and award certificate has
been deposited with a Bank Security Company registered to your file claim
number and insured in your name. Please forward all claim information to
the below stated claims agent.

An insurance policy bond has been placed on your award fund against any
deduction from the winning sum till you confirm your money in any
designated bank account of your choice, or a certified cheque dispatched to
your indicated address. The deadline for this claim notice is the 8th.of
DECMBER 2023.

Non-compliance within this period may result to disqualification and
insured prize funds will be returned to the MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y
HACIENDA as unclaimed. Due to mixed up of some numbers and names, we ask
that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been
processed and pay out to you, as this is a part of our security protocol to
avoid double claiming or unwarranted advantage of this program by
participants.

All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
15.000 names worldwide as part of our international Promotions Program. We
hope your lucky name will draw a bigger cash prize in subsequent programs.

To begin your claim, please contact *MR LUIS MIGUEL CARLOS*,
Foreign/Regional operational manager at Tel/WhatsApp: +44-7388-2837-24â€“
Email: *infonationallotteryuk@aol.com <infonationallotteryuk@aol.com> * for
handling and payment procedures.

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please
remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every of your
correspondence with us or your agent.

Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your
claim agent as soon as possible.

Congratulations!!!! Once again from all staff and thank you for choosing
The Spanish El Gordo De La Primitiva.

Sincerely:

*Mr. Eddy Graham*.

Lottery Coordinator

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