Today I got a SMS on my cell saying:
Congratulations, your cell phone has won 500,000 paunds in the onging Nokia UK prom. For claims Email: coordinatior.nokiaprom”at”live.com or call +447024038551
Well, being acquainted with different scam schemes I went directly online and searched for “Nokia UK Promotion Scam” to immediately find out that this was another old trick which is now expanding in Albania as well.
It’s so sad, but sadder when you think that these schemes go on because innocent or naïve people fall for them all the time.
Some months back a friend of mine almost fell for another major amount of funds that he was supposed to receive from an investor to start businesses in Albania. Another friend got a very similar SMS on his cell that he was decided to ignore thanks to good counsel.
Thankfully there are recognized websites such as “Complaints Board” which have been operating for years now that help point these scams out to innocent recipients like myself. Scams will always be part of our human interactions, while technologies seem to only make it easier for them to reach a wider audience.
Feel welcome to share your experiences below….
I’ve got a SMS on my cell saying:
Congratulations, your cell phone has won 500,000 paunds in the onging Nokia UK prom. For claims Email: [email protected] or call +447024038551.Can you explain me please is this is fake or true??thank you a lot
Short answer: It’s fake.
hi i got a txt from ”nokia” claming that i have won 1million us dollers the number i got it from was+447035930547 , if this is a scam they have no idea whho there messing with.
that’s a scam
I was sent an sms saying your mobile number has won 100,000 pounds in NOKIA UK PROMO. Call : +447024093528. E-mail :[email protected]
This was sent to me barely a month from today
Obviously it’s a scam. The domian name 9.cn is from china and the phone number it’s from England. Do you thing they match?
I got this below message stating my email has won 725,000 GB pounds sterling and I should fill in the below information option A, B, C,
Could you help me confirm the authenticity of this information?
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Your Email Address has won 725,000 Great British Pounds Sterling from NOKIA Annual promo. Your company or personal email address was randomly selected through our computer ballot system which was use to draw out our yearly winners throughout the seven continent of the world.
To claim your winning prize, you are required to choose from our claim options stated below:
OPTION A: All winners are required to come to our office to receive their prize. If you cannot come due to distance barrier or Job schedule, you will be responsible for fee charged by our affiliate Courier or Bank who will be rendering you their services.
OPTION B: BRITISH AIRWAYS WORLD CARGO COURIER Courier Charges: 210.00 Pounds Bank Draft/Cheque Total: 210.00 Pounds…..24 hours delivery.
OPTION C: International Telegraphic Bank Transfer to your nominated bank account. Transfer Charges: 287.00 Pounds Transfer period takes 12hours.
You are advice to choose the best option that will suit your claims process from the options stated above. To continue your claims process, Fill and return the form below:
Full Names………………………………………….
Address:…………………………………………
Tel:…………………………………………
Sex:…………………………………………
Date Of Birth:…………………………………………
Country:…………………………………………
Which of the Option Do You Choose From The Claims Options Listed Above? :…………………………………………
Yours Faithfully
Tel : +44-704-572-6328
Fax: +44-700-607-1107 : +44-700-603-7956
Either you are one of those people who sends this kinds of emails or you just don’t get the point about the message being a scam!
i got a massage this mourning that i won a 100,000 pounds how is it? is it possible? and if it is possible how can i get it?
It’s a scam my friend.
Hi to all
I’m not Albanian. I’m from a distant part of the world, and fortunately(?) I’ve found myself among the huge number of people infected by this disease. As I switched on my phone this morning, I got an SMS notifying me about winning a huge amount enough to build a strong bank in my nation. All this without my single effort? True madness!
Immediately I started googling whereby I learnt a lot about this scam. It was on the effort I found myself here. Mr. Albanian, You and other people like you are worthy thanking as you engage in such enlightenment. Thanks
Today even i got same message twice with the 415000 pounds and call on +44 702 4045786 and mail to [email protected]
So ignore this kind of sms and scam.Its totally fake
Juma ngeti
Keny Nairobi.
I received tht same text, i thnk the scammers r now targeting africa. I dint even bother, i just deleted the txt. Guys be warned.