Mobile Phone Scams

From: Name withheld

I recently received a txt message from a Mr Kelvin Negin claiming I have won $500,000 (British sterling pounds) through an on going Nokia promotion. My mobile number was randomly selected. I have emailed this person and received a response via a Dr. Anthony Floyd using Kelvin Negins email. We have corresponded via email for the last week. I have been asked to pay courier charges of $790.00 (british pounds) before I can receive the cheque. He claims there is a Nokia agent: Rosemary Hunsfield and I should wire the money to her. Of course I know this is a scam but wanted to get more information from him. In his first email was the link to the Nokia UK website where I found no mention of him or other persons mentioned let alone a promotion.

This is what I received

Date: 17, MAY, 2008
 
Good to hear from you regarding the  NOKIA MOBILE PROMO. My names are Dr. Anthony Floyd. I am the  Nokia Cash officer assigned to winners on the Mobile sweepstake.

This promo is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This promo is the 1st of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public. To begin the verification process of your prize, you are required to fill and send the claims form below
 
Section A
**Personal
Prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.):
First name:
Middle name:
Last name:
Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd):
Gender:Male Female
Occupation
Address:

City/State/Province:
Country:
Section B
**Winning Information
Winning mobile number
Network Name
Amount won (in figure)

Amount won (in words)

Section C
**Internet
Contact email address(s)1.
2.
Internet connectionHome   Work  Public

 

I wish to on behalf of all members and staff of NOKIA congratulate you on your win and wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.

Thank you for being part of our commemorative 142nd Anniversary Draws.
 
Yours faithfully,
Kelvin Negin
Tel: +44-704-576-6493