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The AccuLotto.com International email is a scam built upon another scam. First, the website www.AccuLotto.com does not conduct any lotteries; which immediately proves that the email is a scam. Secondly, AccuLotto.com itself is a scam, purporting to sell "an exclusive 3-point triangulation system to generate YOUR lucky lottery numbers." They claim to "track actual winning lottery numbers for local, state, and international lotteries" , then "We utilize the science of numerology and extract numbers specifically linked to your individual being." and finally, "We align the information gathered in steps one and two along with the current status of the astrological alignment of the sun, moon, and stars. We believe Astrology plays an integral roll in the ability of some people to consistently win at the lottery."
Getting back to the scam email, which most certainly originates with scammers who are not part of Acculotto.com , but probably in Nigeria. We've included the original scam email, followed by two follow-up emails that the scammer sent. They're obviously looking to steal your identity and open credit cards in your name.
In addition to the usual clues, notice the terrible writing, misspellings, and worse. The sentences don't even make sense. Hardly what a professional (i.e., real) lottery would do. Note the other clues to an obvious fraud that we have highlighted in the letter; keep confidential, selected by a random computer lottery of email addresses, use of free hotmail/yahoo email accounts, etc.
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A B C D E F G H I J-K L M N O P Q-R S T U-V W-X-Y-Z
FROM:ACCULOTTO.COM INTERNATIONAL
OFFICIAL SPONSOR:MERCEDES BENZ
COPERATION(UK)
C/ CRYDON 28089,LONDON.
FROM: THE PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS DEPT.
Dear Lottery Winner!!!
LOTTERY AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION:
Europe/ America private international e-games organizers and co-sponsors,ACCULOTTO Group International, officially brings to your notice of the final draw result of the ACCULOTTO Wheel E-game which was conducted at our international corporate office complex here in UK.
Most recently this foundation set up the NEW LOTTERY SCHEME We use an incredible 3-Point Triangulation System that generates the most accurate, personalized lucky numbers using AccuLotto system.By doing this the foundation seek to courage the use of Internet for academic and business pursuits. It major aim is to promote music, theater, art, literature, projects in the social and political arena with a focus on health, as well as science, research, and higher education.
You have emerged the 2006 ACCULOTTO.COM promotions award winner of our yearly car give away promotions.Your email which drew the winning number,was selected via our E-games Random Selection System (ERSS) We hereby wish to inform you that your free Mercedes car attached with 1.700.000 POUNDS incash are pending your collection.
You have been approved for a payment of 1.700.000 POUNDS (ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.)AND A BRAND NEW 2005 HAUSKAA VAPPUA MERCEDES BENZ CAR in cash credited to file reference number: IPL/4249859609/WP1 which is deposited with a Finance & Security Company in your favor as beneficiary and covered with HIGH INSURANCE POLICY.
Congratulations!!!!!
All participants were selected through an exclusive 3-point triangulation system to generate YOUR lucky lottery numbers. Your email address attached to ticket number EL-23133 with batch numberEL-35,serial number EL-123542 and reference number EL-9318 drew winning number 14-6-7-9-07,consequently.
We ask that you keep this award personal, till your claims has been processed and your funds remitted to you. This is part of our security measures to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of the situation by other participants or impersonators.
To begin your claim, you are to contact our accredited claims agent with your following informations:
1.Full Names..................
2.Residential Address............
3.Phone Number............
4.Fax Number...............
5.Occupation................
6.Sex........... ..............
7.Age...........................
8.Nationality..... ...........
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MR.LOUIS GREY.(Foreign Transfer Manager)
TRUST MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE BV.
ACCULOTTO.COM CLAIMING SECURITY AGENCY.
C/ CRYDON 28089,UK
Tel:+447011127413
Email: accu_lotterya@yahoo.co.uk
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They are your agent, and responsible for the processing and
transfer of your winnings to you. YOUR SECURITY FILE NUMBER IS
ISW-91237-H067/B4(keep personal) Remember, Failure to claim your winning/ fund will be added to next Inte rnational lottery program.
Furthermore, should there be any change in your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible. Once again Congratulations.
Yours Sincerely,
DR. MRS LAURA GREEN
ACCULOTTO.COM/LOTTERY CO-ORDINATOR
OFFICIAL SPONSOR:MERCEDES BENZ MOTOR COPERATION (UK)
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This message was sent
to you because you won a lottery programme., In the amount
stated at the top right corner.
Riggs Bank International
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Direct Tel:
+44-701-421-9656
Direct
Fax+44-709-288-6115
LAND-LINE
+44-208-425-8863
Direct Email:
info@riggsbank.cbank.co.uk
Our Ref:
LTB/ACC/01
Your Ref: LTB/UK/A4-X6/00
SWIFT/WIRE TRANSFER
Dear ,
In accordance with the Executive Councils regulation towards foriegn Lottery Payment geared towards the beneficiary's interest, you will have to make all payment as provided and directed by Riggs Bank international on behalf of the Financial Security Authorities. [FSA].
The Executive
Council of Riggs Bank
international requires that
the cost of Transfer to be
payable to the Accounts
Department. Hence, you are
to make the payment
for COT to the Accounts
Department via MONEY GRAMM to
the Accountant with the
details given below:
NAME: Bruce Owen
ADDRESS: 25 Gresham
Street, London EC2V 7HN
AMOUNT: £ 580.43 which equivalent to $1,140.92 USD
As soon as the
payment is effected, you are
required to forward the full
details of payment to this
office vian email for
acknowledgement of payment.
The information needed for
the confirmation of payment
are given below:
SENDERS NAME:
SENDERS ADDRESS: MONEY TRANSFER CONTROL NUMBER: AMOUNT PAID:
RECEIVERS NAME:
Furthermore, be
informed that as soon as
payment is acknowledged,
your funds will transer to
your bank
account immediately. You
are furnish us with your
complite banking information
as soon as this payment if
made, to enable transfer of
your funds immediatly.
Note:
Riggs Bank International
will not pay the
courier/transfer fees on
your behalf from your
winning fund because your
money is been insured by the
foremost Lotto Company for
security reasons and as
such, it cannot be deducted
from, and we cannot do
otherwise. Hence you are
expected to effect the
payment from your end.
Please note that you
have less than two weeks to
have your money claimed or
forfeited.
TREAT WITH DISPATCH
YOURS FAITHFULLY Mr. Steve Williams
Account Officer
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Riggs Bank
International are authorised and regulated by the
Financial Services Authority and signatories to the
Banking Codes.
This e-mail is only for the above
addressees. It may contain confidential or
privileged information.
If you are not an addressee you must not copy, distribute, disclose or use any of the information in it or any attachments. If you have received it in error please notify the sender and delete it immediately. Riggs Bank International. Registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales, number 2065. Telephone: 020 7626. |
The recipient "won" without buying a ticket (so where does the money come from?)
"For security reasons" you're not allowed to talk to anyone about it (especially the police or consumerfraudreporting.org!) - which ought to be odd since lotteries thrive on publicity!
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