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MSN MOBILE AWARD
Is this fake or real? what should i do?

I received this SMS on my mobile number 919324130835

from the number 919990423906 on 23/09/09 at 03:38:44am

"CONGRATS!! You are the winner of 500, 000Pounds in the MSN-MOBILE INT'L AWARD, For Claim Contact MR JAMES Via Email: [email protected]"

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Then i replied on the given email address as:

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MR. JAMES

Saturday, 26 September 2:44 PM

From:

"ajinkya tayade"

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To:

[email protected]

MSN-MOBILE INT'L AWARD

hello

i am Sahebrao Ragho Tayade

the phone number 919324130835 is mine and i got a msg saying that i have won 500, 000 pounds in that above mentioned award on 23/09/09 at 3:38PM IST from the number 919990423906

where when and how can i get this money

waiting for your response!

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Then came their reply from them.

CONTACT MR CHARLES EMPEROR FOR DELIVERY

Sunday, 27 September 11:23 AM

From:

"Verification Dept."

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Dear Lucky Winner,

We wish to congratulate you once again on this note, for being part of the winners selected for the Annual MSN MOBILE AWARD. The MSN MOBILE AWARD felicitate with you and your family. This promotion was set-up to encourage the active users across the globe. Hence we do believe with your winning prize, you will continue to be active and patronage to the MSN MOBILE AWARD. I wish to formally announce to you that you have successfully pass the requirements, statutory obligations, verifications, validations and satisfactory report Test conducted for all winners who got notification from MSN MOBILE AWARD..

Your winning Parcel containing your cash Prize which was issued by the MSN MOBILE AWARD board of Trustee's and also a certificate of prize claims has been sent along side with other vital documents. Our affiliated delivery company (ONE-WORLD COURIER SERVICES) department in which your winnings Parcel of Five Hundred Thousand Great Britain Pound Sterlings £500, 000.00GBP has been sent for delivery to your residence in India.

Do contact the ONE-WORLD COURIER SERVICES COMPANY with the contact information below for further instructions on how to send the consignment to your location and the amount to be charged for the delivery. You are thefore advised to send your contact details to the courier company for reference and verification purpose such as. Name, Address, Phone Number and your ID Proof.

ONE WORLD EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY.

Contact Person Mr. Charles Emperor (dispatch officer)

ADDRESS:9, Arkwright Road Colnbrook, Slough. UK

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

(Tel No: 44701-113-1033)

(PLEASE CALL FOR CONFIRMATION)

The MSN MOBILE AWARD has discovered a huge number of double claims due to winners informing close friends relatives and third parties about their winning and also sharing their pin numbers. As a result of this, this friends try to claim the winning amount on behalf of the real winners. The MSN SMS AWARD has reached a decision from headquarters that any double claim discovered by the MSN SMS AWARD Board will result to the cancelling of that particular winning, making a loss for both the double claimer and the real winner, as it is taken that the real winner was the informer to the double claimer about the lottery. So you are hereby strongly advised once more to keep your winnings strictly confidential until you claim your prize.

This office will not be responsible for any outstanding fees. Services rendered by ONE-WORLD COURIER SERVICES COMPANY are to be paid by you and not the MSN SMS Committee, for the fact that the Award organisers didn't make any provision for any upcoming expenses, regarding delivery of parcel or any such.

Have it in mind that your won prize cannot be deducted from your winning amount, due to Article 1186 section 45 subsection 2.3 of the United Kingdom Constitution as relates to Financial and Courier matters. It is Expected that you add your IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS{AT/20882699} as the subject of any correspondence with the courier company to ensure they respond in a timely manner.

I will require a concise update on proceedings with the firm as soon as you are in contact with them. If you need any assistance whatsoever, please do not hesitate to let me know. Do have a nice day. NOTE: YOU ARE GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY CHARGES OF YOUR PRIZE{PARCEL}

Best Regards,

James Robotson.

(Events Manager)

Payment and Release Order Dept.

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Then i emailed at [email protected] as follows:

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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS {AT/20882699}

Monday, 28 September 1:04 PM

From:

"ajinkya tayade"

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To:

[email protected]

TO

ONE WORLD EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY.

Contact Person Mr. Charles Emperor (dispatch officer)

ADDRESS:9, Arkwright Road Colnbrook, Slough. UK

Want to know how much would be the delivery charges in INR (indian Rupees)

And when will i get it..

Name -

Sahebrao Ragho Tayade

Address-

F:75 Income Tax Colony, Sector- 21/22

CBD BELAPUR, Navi Mumbai- 400614

Maharashtra, India.

Phone number-

919324130835

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Then came a reply from [email protected] as follows:

ONE WORLD COURIER EXPRESS PLCDELIVERY GUIDE LINES (CONSIGNMENT ORDER NUMBER: SH231282)

Monday, 28 September 4:08 PM

From:

"ONE-WORD EXPRESS COURIER LTD"

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Dear Valued Customer,

One World Express Courier, our goal and mission is to provide quality logistical solutions which exceed our expectations at a competitive price. Our aim of providing global excellence in transportation is provided by our staff members and worldwide suppliers who are here to serve your requirements through the next century.

One World Express Courier is a global air cargo wholesaler and has an exclusive network of international agents ensuring complete logistical support for all international cargo requirements. In U.K, One World Express Courier is headquartered in #9 Arkwright Road Colnbrook, Slough. UK and has coast-to-coast representation to permit direct and economical flights or by other transportation means.

This E-mail sent to you is to inform you that the Verifications Dept. at the headquarters of the International Lottery Board UK has officially cleared you for payment. The original copy of your certificate together with a covering document (Money Laundering protection and Letter of Affidavit for Claims) from the British government stating that the money was obtained legally through a registered lottery programmes and it will be couriered to you as soon as you meet with any of the option listed below, your winnings will be transferred to you immediately.

SHIPMENT AND BILLING

The Lottery certified cheque and documents are packaged to be delivered under one way bill by the contracted Courier Company and are categorized as High priority & Express delivery under applicable laws and regulations. This shipment cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes but to Receiver's address. Transit times for delivery of parcels to customers are in working days and are subject to change depending on location of collection and delivery, weight and value. For lightweight shipment, you may be charged for its value as well as dimensional weight rather than its actual weight.

INSURANCE POLICY

This delivery parcel for greater protection has also been insured in accordance with shipping regulations under unlimited liability. This comprehensive cash in transit insurance cover for your consignment has been arranged {for effective and fast customs clearance}.Delivery of parcel/Transfer of winnings commences {1-2 days} after payment covering delivery charges is made.

ITEM ORDER NUMBER

Order number for Lottery prize parcel: {ORDER NUMBER: SH231282} you will be asked to give your order number before signing for any document at the arrival of your parcel at your assigned destination. You are hereby advised to keep your order number confidential as this company will not be liable for any uncertainty whatsoever bearing the misconduct on the path of the customer. Prices quoted indicate the Air Express services available from the UK to your destination country for the selected shipment type. The actual availability of services is determined by destination area code or city name, and subject to commodity and value restrictions for dutiable shipments. Whosoever must present the delivery officer identification card regarding to the above names mention.

You can now begin the final step of the claims process, which will lead to the releasing of your parcel. With regards to this, there are three options open to you; you are required to select the most convenient of the three. The options, together with their associated conditions are presented below:

OPTION ONE (24 HOURS DELIVERY SERVICES)

Courier Charges £ 150.00 00

Administrative £ 275.00 00

Insurance £ 350.00 00

TOTAL

£ 775.00 GBP

Equivalent to

$ 1, 550.00 USD

00

OPTION TWO (3 DAYS DELIVERY)

Courier Charges £ 100.00 00

Administrative £ 200.00 00

Insurance £ 280.00 00

TOTAL

£ 580.00 GBP

Equivalent to

$ 1, 139.00 USD

00

OPTION THREE (5 TO 6 DAYS DELIVERY)

Courier Charges £ 55.00 00

Administrative £ 170.00 00

Insurance £ 170.00 00

TOTAL

£ 395.00 GBP

Equivalent to

$ 790.00 USD

00

IMPORTANT NOTE: That your courier charges cannot be deducted from your Winnings due to Article 1186 section 45 subsection 2.3 of Constitution of the United Kingdom as relates to Financial and freight matters, which are duly codified in the United Kingdom law. As soon as we hear from you we shall inform you on how to make the delivery or transfer payment before we can expedite action. You are required to get back to us with the most convenient option of your choice to enable us tick and tag your consignment for delivery.

*FOR URGENT RESPONSE, YOU ARE TO CALL OUR HELP LINE IMMEDIATELY*

Also be reminded that the deadline for the claiming of winnings is exactly one weeks after the receipt of the first notification from the Lottery Board. After this period, your cash prize will be deemed to have been forfeited by you and will be reused in the drawings of the next edition of the lottery. Good luck and Congratulations once again.

Please send your response within the next 24hrs to this same email address. Thanks for your understanding, We are glad to be of service to you.

MR. CHARLES EMPEROR

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER

CUSTOMER ENQUIRY AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

ONE WORLD EXPRESS COURIER

#9 Arkwright Road Colnbrook, Slough. UK

Telephone: 44-701-113-1033

ONE WORLD COURIER EXPRESS PLC

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Then i called up the person and he told me that we first need to transfer money into his ICICI bank account then he will send the parcel... pls tell me sir is this true or fake.. waiting for your response.


Company: MSN MOBILE AWARD

Country: India

Category: Miscellaneous

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