The "2018 Apple Golden Award" Scam Being Sent by Scammers

The 2018 Apple Golden Award Scam Being Sent by Scammers

The "2018 Apple Golden Award" email below is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions. Apple will never request personal and financial information via email. They will also never ask you to send money or iTunes cards in order to collect an award or prize. Remember, once you are asked to send money in order to receive an award or prize, it is more than likely an online scammer attempting to scam or steal money from you.

The "2018 Apple Golden Award" Scam Being Sent by Scammers

From: APPLE C​OMPANY UNITED STATE OF AMERICA applecliam@outlook.com

Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018, 12:56

Subject: Notification!! Please contact the bank for release of your funds

APPLE GOLDEN AWARD, 2018 SPECIAL PROMOTION

Apple Golden Award

America/Asia(India) 2018, Golden special.

Apple Computer/Iphone Inc,

One Infinite Loop Cupertino,

California, United State of America.

Tel: +171 4831 5851.

Email: applecliam@outlook.com

Winning Notification of Five Hundred Thousand Pounds ( £500,000.00 GBP.) & one iphone 10

Dear Apple Golden winner:,

Welcome to Apple Golden Company Award United State Of America (USA) INC.®.

We wish to Officially inform you of publication & Email notification of the results of our 2018 Apple Golden Award which you received, we wish to congratulate you over the mail you have received that your Email Address had won you the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Pounds (£500,000.00 GBP) and 1 Apple iphone 10, organized by the above Apple Company held in California, United State of America.

We have received and confirmed your details prior to the processing of your Award Prize claim.

We are glad to inform you that you have been verified and officially approved as one of the lucky winners/recipient to receive this year Apple Award and 1 Apple Iphone 10.

We felicitate with you and your family especially for being a winner of Apple Award.

- This was how you became a winner of Apple Golden Award:

The Apple Golden Award was organized by Apple International Lottery Award programs held in California United State Of America. In conjunction with the America Tobacco Worldwide Promotion “Email Address" were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from Nine hundred thousand email from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceanic as part of our international promotions program which is conducted annually, we have only selected 25 people as our winners, through electronic ballot System without the winner applying.

Lucky number: APPL7/4/28/01/11

Ticket Number: 011425896/2018

Serial Number: APPLE6772/506

Amount won: £500,000.00 GBP

The foundation and the corporation engage in a range of philanthropic activities that seek to have a meaningful impact by focusing the majority of its spending on creating Job opportunities with a focus of changing people's life through advance mobile comunication to "ERADICATE POVERTY WORLDWIDE", promote women as catalysts for economic development and create jobs opportunities.

- NOTE: APPLE COMPANY IN ASIA RELIGION (INDIA) HAS BEEN PUT IN CHARGE TO FACILITY THE TRANSFER OF YOUR WINING AMOUNT TO YOU:

You are expected to contact the bank via their email id: info@e-rbsorg.pw

HERE IS THE INFORMATION OF THE BANK

FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT,

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND,

Hansalaya Building, 25,

Barakhamba Road,

New Delhi - 110001.

Email: info@e-rbsorg.pw

Contact number: +919643258169

YOU ARE TO CONTACT THE BANK WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

1. Full Name:

2. Residential Address:

3. Mobil Number:

4 Sex

6. Occupation:

7. Age:

8. State:

9. Lucky Number:…… ………APP7/4/28/01/11

10.Serial Number: APPLE6772/506

11. YOUR COUNTRY

12 ACCOUNT NUMBERS:

13. YOUR BANK NAME:

14. BANK ADDRESS:

You are to send the following information to the bank Email Address:

info@e-rbsorg.pw

You are hereby advice to follow the instruction of the bank in other for the transfer of your funds to get to your account in due time.

You are to send a confirmation mail to us for documetion purpose

WARNING!!!

NOTE:

(1). Due to the high level of scams and fraud cases on the internet,Apple Golden Award USA INC.® chose not to publish details of any winner of the 2018 awards on our website until this prize is successfully delivered to the beneficiaries to avoid fraud stars taking advantage of our winners.

You may also receive similar e-mails from people portraying to be other Organizations or Yahoo Inc. This is solely to collect your personal information from you and lay claim over your winning.

In the event that you receive any e-mail similar to the notification letter that was sent to you, Kindly delete it from your mail box and give no further correspondence to such person or body.

(2). To avoid disqualification that may arise from double claim from friends or family, Do not tell people about your Prize Award until your winnings sum has been successfully handed over to you.

Apple Company USA INC.® shall not be held responsible for any loss of Winning sum arising from the above mentioned.

Do not hesitate to contact this office via telephone or email if the need arises.

For security reasons, you are advised to keep your Serial Number: APPLE6772/506 confidential till your wining prize.

This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of your parcel. Please be warned !!!

Congratulations once again on behalf of Apple Golden Company and we wish you all the best as you receive this venerable award.

Best Regards,

Yours faithfully

(Dr.) Mckay A. Clinton

(Asia Zonal Coordinator)

The Award Director/Event Manager.

Apple Golden Company Inc

Direct Line: +171 4831 5851

Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm (America Time)

The Claims Director/Event Manager,

Payment and Release Order Dept,

Prof Chris Brain,

Golden award coordinator

****************

The Management Board Of Directors

(Apple Company® 2018 Award™)

Cc: Senate President.

Cc: All Foreign Payment Offices.

Cc: Board of Directors .

Cc: Accountant General Of The Federation.

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Pay the safest way

Credit cards are the safest way to pay for online purchases because you can dispute the charges if you never get the goods or services or if the offer was misrepresented. Federal law limits your liability to $50 if someone makes unauthorized charges to your account, and most credit card issuers will remove them completely if you report the problem promptly.

Guard your personal information

In any transaction you conduct, make sure to check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if the seller, charity, company, or organization is credible. Be especially wary if the entity is unfamiliar to you. Always call the number found on a website’s contact information to make sure the number legitimately belongs to the entity you are dealing with.

Be careful of the information you share

Never give out your codes, passwords or personal information, unless you are sure of who you're dealing with

Know who you’re dealing with

Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.

Check your accounts

Regularly check your account transactions and report any suspicious or unauthorised transactions.

Don’t believe promises of easy money

If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam. Oftentimes, offers that seem too good to be true, actually are too good to be true.

Do not open email from people you don’t know

If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.

Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.

Secure your personal information

Before providing any personal information, such as your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, and passwords, be sure the website is secure.

Stay informed on the latest cyber threats

Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to online security.

Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs

Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.

Update the operating systems on your electronic devices

Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.

What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

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The "2018 Apple Golden Award" Scam Being Sent by Scammers