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GARGI CHATTERJEE
Country: India
DEAR SIR,
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A PROBABLE ONLINE LOTTERY SCAM IN U.K .
ON 30/09/2008 I GOT AN SMS FROM SOME “MAUREEN” STATING THAT---------

“YOUR MOBILE NO. HAS WON A PRIZE SUM OF GBP-150,000. CONTACT YOUR CLAIM AGENT IN UK: MR.MARK SCOTT, E-MAIL:mk_scott1@hotmail.comTEL:+447045756180”.I MAILED SCOTT GETTING THE REPLY ----------

I   TELE-COMMUNICATION WORLD, UK  
            Wren House, 43 Hatton Garden
London, EC1N 8EL, UK
                               

Kind Attn: Tele-Communication Claimant,              
THE COMMUNICATION 2008 ONLINE LOTTERY PROMO
Sequel to the instruction received from the board "Communication World promotion program" United Kingdom (UK) in respect with your fund valued £150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand British Pounds Sterling only), which you were entered as an independent candidate,  your mobile number was attached to ticket number (7PWYZ2008) and ballot number (BT12052008/20).
The mobile phone draws was conducted by a random selection of mobile phone numbers from an exclusive list of individuals and corporate bodies’ mobile phone users picked by an advanced automated random computer search from mobiles phone numbers. However, no tickets were sold but all mobile phone were assigned to different ticket numbers for representation and privacy.
The selection process was carried out through random selection in a computerized mobile selection machine (TOPAZ) from a database of an exclusive list of 29,031.000 mobile users drawn from all the continents of the world. This Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by The International Association of Gaming Regulations (IAGR).
However, before effectuation of fund transfer to you, lottery payment protocols MUST be observed hence your payment will undergo legal / official procession and for documentation purposes. Upon completion of payment procession to your names, I will submit your approved payment file to the paying bank for the prize transfer to you. Note that approval of payment will / may take only 48 hours (2days).
To make of your prize, please send to me urgently any of your identification copy, either your international passport or National identity card and your information for the processing:

WINNERS INFORMATIONS
1. FULL NAMES: .........................................
2. ADDRESS: ...............................................
3. SEX: .........................................................
4. AGE: .........................................................
5. MARITAL STATUS:...................................
6. OCCUPATION: ...........................................
7. CEL-PHONE NUMBER:.............................
8. FAX NUMBER: ..........................................
9. E-MAIL ADDRESS:....................................
10. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:............................
11. AMOUNT TO BE CLAIMED......................

Yours truly,
Dr Mark Scott,
Customer Service Department (Agent).
TELE-COMMUNICATION WORLD, UK.
PHONE: Tel: +447045756180
EMAIL: mk_scott1@yahoo.com
EMAIL: mk_scott1@hotmail.com


I THEN FOOLISHLY GAVE HIM THE DETAILS AS WELL AS A XEROX OF MY PASSPORT BY MAIL.

I GOT THE FOLLOWING REPLY ON 02/10/2008







M
Attn: Tele-communication Claimant,
           
THE COMMUNICATION 2008 ONLINE LOTTERY PROMO
 
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email, the filled form, and your I.D Proof.  
 
Procession of prize commenced today (Thursday) and hopefully will move your file from Friday to the bank here in UK, which will contact you for payment transfer arrangements.
 
For information’s and queries concerning this program, contact the undersigned. Should paying prime bank contact you not, (5) days after this email, contact the undersigned immediately to complain.
 
On behalf of my office / workers, accept congratulations!
 
Yours truly,
Dr mark Scott.
Customer Service Department (Agent).
TELE-COMMUNICATION WORLD, UK.
PHONE: Tel: +447045756180
EMAIL: mk_scott1@yahoo.com
EMAIL: mk_scott1@hotmail.com


: BY THEN I WAS HIGHLY SUSPECIOUS & I SERCHED THE INTERNET WHEREBY I GOT TO KNOW ABOUT THE RAMPENT FRAUDS ABOUT ONLINE LOTTERY IN U.K

I NOW WANT TO KNOW ABOUT MY FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION & WHAT TO DO IF I AM CONTACTED IN FUTURE. I ALSO WANT TO KNOW WETHER IF THIS IS GENUINE AND IF NOT, IN WHAT EAY MAY I BE OF YOUR ASSISTENCE.

I AM SINCERELY LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR HELP & COOPERATION.

WITH REGARDS
GARGI CHATTERJEE
KOLKATA INDIA

Comments

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    krystle
    I got a simoler email I didnt think anything of it at first but when i tryed to call someone to see what was going on I notist that the area code was close to mine so i looked it up it was in las vagis thats when I new it was a scam they have diffrent names
    MRS ELIZABETH BETTENCOURT
    Sara Oliver, event manager
    Ken Wright, claims agent
    why cant they git a job like the rest of us
  • 0
    Shridhar Mukund
    Dear Sir/Mam,

    i have got a mail- congratulation you won one million great britain pounds. I don't understand, what is this? Please clarify the following mail-

    Hewlett-Packard

    PO Box 1010,Liverpool

    L70 1NL,United Kingdom.

    To:

    Batch number....XYL/26510460037/05

    Ref number..24/00319/1PD

    Dear Winner,

    We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded draws

    held on the( February 19TH, 2011} by Hewlett-Packard in conjunction with

    With Google Incorporation and IPod Worldwide Promotion and Microsoft Incorporation.

    Your email was among the 20 Lucky winners who won £1,000,000.00{One Million Great Britain

    Pounds} each in the Hewlett-Packard {Microsoft} 2011 Online Promo. This draw is being

    organized to create and improve a larger awareness record for internet

    user’s worldwide.

    However the results were released on the { February of 22ND, 2011} and

    your email was attached to ticket number (7PWYZ2008) and ballot number

    (BT: 12052008/20) The online draws was conducted by a random selection of

    email addresses from an exclusive list of 29,031,643 E-mail addresses of

    individuals and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random

    computer search from the internet. However, no tickets were sold but all

    email addresses were assigned to different ticket numbers for

    representation and privacy.

    The selection process was carried out through random selection in our

    computerized email selection machine (TOPAZ).This Lottery is approved by

    the British Gaming Board and also licensed by the The International

    Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).This lottery is the 3rd of its

    kind and we intend to sensitize the public.

    To begin the claim processing of your prize you are to contact the Online

    Co-ordinator and provide him with the following information’s as stated

    below, so we can proceed with the verification and clearance process of

    your file.

    APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT:

    Full Name

    1

    Home Address

    2

    3

    Sex

    4

    Age

    5

    Marital Status

    6

    Occupation

    E-mail

    7

    Telephone Number

    8

    Nationality

    9

    10

    Country

    Hobby

    11

    12

    Batch Number

    13

    Reference Number

    14

    Next of Kin

    15

    Date Received Winning Notification

    16

    Official Comment

    MR.DAVID HENRY

    EMAIL: verificatn_dept000@hotmail.com

    TEL: +(44)701-0033-754

    FAX:+(44)700-5921-409

    *You are advised to forward these information’s as soon as possible to

    enable us attend to your file. This email is registered and sent only to

    a certified Hewlett-Packard {Microsoft} Promo winner.

    Our special thanks and gratitude to Bill Gates and associates. Accept our

    hearty congratulations once again.

    Yours Faithfully,

    Teddy Mac Leo

    Head of Council/Verifications Dept.

    please confirm me is it true or false.
    send me the confirmation on my mail id- shridharmukund14@gmail.com


    with regards,
    Shridhar Mukund
    State- Bihar
    City-  Purnea
    Country- India
  • 0
    alex
    Email: service@stbbnk.co.cc

    they make us foooools
  • 0
    alex
    Email: service@stbbnk.co.cc

    they make us foooools
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    NIRAN
    ATTENTION:NAOREM NIRAN SINGH

    Thanks for your quick response about your funds Delivery, with response to your mail, Please be informed that your funds is ready for DISBURSEMENT. And the Name in our list of shipment is NAOREM NIRAN SINGH

    All your winning documents which includes a winning certificate, Fund Release Order and a covering documents (Money Launderingprotection and Letter of Affidavit for Claims) from the British government, stating that the money was obtained legally through the won Mobile Draw, all have been made available (Processed).
    All vital documents will be sent to you as soon as you meet with any of the option selected.

    A description of your package has been stated Below.

    ORDER NUMBER: SCE4247
    BATCH NUMBER: G245
    REFERENCE NO: BTC-568A2008 DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL TO BE DELIVERED:AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF WEIGHT :-------0.15KGSAFETY PARCEL WEIGHT :-------------0.17KGTOTAL WEIGHT OF PARCEL :----0.32KGCOLOUR OF PARCEL :----BROWN.You can now begin the final step of the claims process, which is the delivery of your won prize to you. Please note that delivery can commence only when you are able to meet with our requirements photo identification Proof. such asinternational passport or any form of identification that is legally acceptable in your country. No attachment was found in your mail and please take note of email identity and mine respectively. Sequel to the decision of the governing body of Bank Of England plc, We hereby inform you that your entitlement in the Amount of £ 500,000.00 GB POUNDS has been package in DEMAND DRAFT and sealed in a safety parcel as a diplomatic package for immediate dispatch through the British government diplomatic delivery immunity to your doorstep.The delivery representative will help you to overcome all the internal and external hitches ,and tax under the BTO transfer laws, finical constitution and policies of your country and our country for the recognition of the rule of laws.It is your representative obligation to make sure that your entitlement will not have any problem with the custom of country at the point of entrance hence a diplomatic representative has been assigned as your delivery representative in this regards. We advise you to help us serve you better . As such the package is TAGGED a diplomatic package , therefore delaying of the parcel before the delivery representative is at your risk. By the veto of power conferred to us, We have taken the decision to foot the traveling costs of the delegated diplomatic agent , and ensured payment for shipment of safety parcel to India, and would want you to prepare the India custom CCC (CUSTOM CLEARANCE CHARGE) 21,500Rs in which is payable in cash to the diplomatic courier agent on his arrival to India, and the airport for clearing of parcel to your government. The India custom airport clearance fees is expected to be forwarded to the diplomatic agent immediately on his arrival to your country to enable him clear your parcel from the airport authority before proceeding down to your home address or office for the delivery of your parcel, the said clearance charge will be converted to your local currency rupees (INR) before sending to the diplomatic agent for the clearing of your parcel from India airport authorities. and upon payment to the India government.The diplomatic agent will proceed for final delivery to your door step after which she have furnish with your payment release documents, which you will legally sign for release of your parcel to you, and upon the endorsements,the diplomatic courier agent will hand over your package (THE SAFETY PARCEL) containing the sum in principle to you while you make further arrangement on how to get your funds wired to your account with all legal documents included. NOTE: This is to bring to your notice that the diplomatic agent name: Diplomat Mr.Mark Philip he will be departing from united kingdom on 08/02/2012 to arrived in your country on 09/02/2012 May as chosen by you at your convenient via British airways. Endeavors to send the CCC (CUSTOM CLEARANCE CHARGE) to Him, he will call you as soon as he arrives at the airport to enable him clear your winning parcel from the airport and start proceeding to your residence.

    NAME OF DIPLOMAT: MR.MARK PHILIP
    DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM UNITED KINGDOM: 08/02/2012
    DATE OF ARRIVAL IN INDIA: 09/02/2012
    TIME OF DEPARTURE FROM UNITED KINGDOM: 11:15PM (GMT)
    TIME OF ARRIVAL IN INDIA: 9 AM GMT (IST)
    INDIA AIRPORT CCC( CUSTOM CLEARANCE CHARGE 21,500RS)



    WE ACKNOWLEDGE INDIA THE RECEIPT OF THIS IMPORTANT E-MAIL PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF THE DELEGATED DIPLOMATIC AGENT.

    FIND THE ATTACH SCAN COPY OF MR.MARK PHILIP INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT & WINNING PARCEL.


    DISCLAIMER: If you are NOT the intended recipient and you receive this message by mistakes either electronically or mechanically, Kindly delete it From your list or notify the pronto couriers express of UK
    THE BOARD

    Professor Tim Slater Executive Director He Join the Faculty of Law (1981-88) at the Boston University and was once a member of Council, Committee on Finance and Governing Board of Advanced Legal Studies of the Boston University .He holds a Masters Degree in Law and a Doctorate Degree in Property Law from Boston University, USA. Former

    Mrs. Ellen cornfield, Group Chief Executive
    She attended the University of Wisconsin, USA, where she obtained the BSC. degree in (Cum Laude) in Accounting and later proceeded to the Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Minnesota, USA, where she obtained MBA with specialization in Finance and Management Information Systems. She later qualified as Certified Public Accountant of the American Institute of Public Accountants. She joined the courier in 1977 as Assistant Chief Accountant and at various times headed Finance Services, Corporate courier and International courier Departments etc. She was Executive Director Finance Services before She was appointment as the Group / Chief Executive in April 2006.

    Mrs Elizabeth Stone (Corporate Resources)
    He holds a BSC (Economics) from the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology, Cardiff, UK. He Joined Banking in 1991.
    KIND REGARDS,

    DR.SMITH BROWN. (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    AND PRIZE ADMINISTRATOR)
    TEL NO:             +447014245797                      
    +447014245362      (Customers Care Line)
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    Congratulations!! once again.
    Yours in service,

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    THEY ARE SENDING THIS MAIL TO ME AFTER THAT THEY CALL MY CELLPHONE SEVERAL TIME TO DEPOSITE RUPEES21000 MONEY WHICH HAS GIVEN ACCOUNT NO. TEXT ME BEFORE, SO I THINK AND TELL TO DIPLOMATE MR MARK PHILIP I WANT TO EXCHANGE THE MONEY AFTER THAT HE ANGRY SAID TO ME THAT" I AM NOT HERE TO PLAY WITH ME" HE DISCONNECT THE PHONE,
  • 0
    muhammed
    ATTN:

     
    I am Dr. MARK JOHNSON.,I have been assigned by ICC CRICKET WORLD   LOTTERY Development Company England to process your payment file. I wish to congratulate you on your winnings. The winning information presented by you has been verified.Your details has been received and all document will be prepare with your information you provided.

    We have deposited your amount of 500,000.00 pounds with the named bank below, Kindly contact them via email to effect the transfer of the funds your bank account in

    BARCLAYS BANK
    121 Manor Road,
    Oxford
    A24F89
    United Kingdom.
    Tel: 00 44 701 7026 812,      
    Email: barclays.bnk.plc.london@hotmail.co.uk

    Kindly contact the bank via email above for urgent response

    Once again,congratulations on behalf of  all staff  Icc Cricket World lottery 2012.


    Await you Quick  Response.
    Yours Sincerely,

    Dr.MARK JOHNSON
    DIRECTOR OF CLAIMS.
    CONFIDENTIALLY NOTICE
    Tel: +447017O26812




    Congratulations!! once again.
    Yours in service


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  • 0
    muhammed
    | 1 reply
    ICC CRICKET WORLD  Congratulates  you as  one of our Twenty one (21)
    Star Prize Winner  in  the 2012  ICC  WORLD  International  Promotion  Award  held  in
    London. The selection  process  was  carried out  through a Random  selection  in our
    Computerized  Email  Selection  System (C.E.S.S.) from a database of  over  a
    million  email  addresses  from  the  worldwide  web. Each  email  address  was
    attached  to  a  ticket  number  and  your  email  address  with  ticket  number:
    5647600545188  and  serial number: CCP/556543450906  was  randomly
    selected. This  makes  you  a  winner  of  a  cash  prize  $2,000.000 USD (TWO Million USD  Dollar).
    For  claim  of  your  winning  prize  contact  us  with  a  reconfirmation  of  your  Serial No:  ICCP/556543450906 , Ref No: ICCP2551256003/23   and  fill  in  your  details  in  the  form  given  below:

    1. Full Name: MUHAMMED SAMEER PALLIKANDY                            

    2. Full Address: ABUDHABI.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

    3. Country/Sate/Province: ABUDHABI

    4. Occupation: NIL

    5. Age:37

    6. Sex: MALE

    7.  Marital Status: MARRIED
    8. Telephone Contact:00971-55-9325482
    9. Nationality: INDIAN
    10. Mobile phone:00971-55-9325482
    Note: Kindly send us a Scan Copy of your ID CARD for Proof.

    Note: Any person below 18 YEARS of age is prohibited to partake in this promo (EXCEPT IF THE UNDER-AGE WINNER IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF AN ADULT GUARDIAN)
    CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST REGARDS!
    DR.MARK  JOHNSON.
    PROMO    MANAGER / ORGANIZING   DIRECTOR,
    ICC CRICKET WORLD, DEPT. OF PROMOTIONS,  LITTLE TITCHFLIELD, LONDON.
    C/O University of Westminster International Education office 16 Little   Titchflield   Street, London W1W7UW
    Tel: +447017047622.  E-mail: icc.cricket.world.cup1@hotmail.co.uk
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      muhammed replies to muhammed
      i get like massage several time

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