U.s. Department Of State Sent This Message To That I Win A Dv Lottery. Need To Verify This.?

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   soulweap on Jan 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

   Not to be rude, but i’m seriously amazed people as naive as you exist. How on earth would anyone seriously think that they would win a lottery and THEN be charged fees for winning? A lottery means they are giving you money! Therefore them charging is totally contradictory to the very definition of what they should be trying to do!
   In short: no. It’s not real. A total scam. Everybody gets those emails showing up in their spam folder everyday. Don’t be so gullible in the future

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   Sam on Jan 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

   This reeks of a scam. 1.the site,”USA.com” looks shady, 2. They say you need to send them money befor you claim the prize, and 3. The address is in London????for a US lottery???? Iwould not trust this for a second. I doubt theUSA is just giving away green cards ethier…..

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   pdq on Jan 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

   I don’t think folks understand that this is the Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery.
   With that said, this may or may not be a scam. Did YOU apply for the DV Lottery?
   According to the site below, you are supposed to check back at the main site after May 1st. That’s what makes me lean towards this being a possible scam.
   Check the site below, and consult an attorney before you send any money.

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     Maria Carvalho on Apr 21, 2011 Log in to Reply

     I did apply on 2007.But i think this is not real,i wis it was.Thank you.

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   Kittysue on Jan 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

   This is 100% a SCAM and you are at least the 20th person to post on Y!A about this. This is NOT how the DV lottery works
   1 – If the email is not from @state.gov you are NOT dealing with the US Department of State
   2 – If you did not enter the lottery on this site http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ in October 2010 you did NOT enter the lottery. That is the ONLY official site. This sounds like you entered your details on one of the thousands of fake sites
   3 – Winners are not notified until 1 May 2011
   4 – Winners are NEVER notified by email. If you are successful, you receive a package in th MAIL to the home address you entered on your application at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
   5 – You NEVER send money to anyone and the US government DOES NOT accept Western Union or Moneygram. You pay when you go to the embassy for your interview
   6 – Why would you ever send money to anyone in the UK if you won the US lottery?????
   Delete this

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   md. rasel on Mar 11, 2011 Log in to Reply

   I am also the victim of this kind of e-mail. Its nothing but one kind of cheating.

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   CHEIKH AHMADOU BAMBA NDIAYE on Mar 11, 2011 Log in to Reply

   helo my name is CHEIKH AHMADOU BAMBA NDIAYE i recieve a e-mail from talking
   I won a permanent resident card,i want to know it is tru .
   THANKS

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   dragan romulus on Mar 11, 2011 Log in to Reply

   U.S. State Department – Resident Card for romulus ionel dragan
   …
   From:
   U.S. Department of State
   …
   Add to Contacts
   To: romulus ionel dragan
   U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State sent this message to romulus ionel dragan (romydragan@yahoo.com)
   Your registered name is included to show this message originated from U.S. Department of State.
   Congratulations, you’ve won !
   Dear romulus ionel dragan ,
   Congratulations ! You are among those randomly selected and registered for further consideration in the diversity immigrant program. Selection guarantees that
   you will receive a United States Permanent Resident Card(also known as Green Card or Diversity Visa) only if you follow the instructions for further processing.
   $title
   Acceptance Date: Friday 11th of March 2011 11:27:40 AM
   Winner Name: romulus ionel dragan
   Country of Birth: Romania

   Is the Diversity Visa FREE ?
   No. There is a big confusion. Only the participation in the Diversity Visa Lottery was free but the winners must pay the visa processing fees.

   The fee is used to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.
   Fees:

   Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
   United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $880
   Processing fees Included
   Total $880

   INSTRUCTIONS

   Please read and follow all the instructions very carefully. With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a US permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.

   Although you will have all the rights that a U.S. citizen has in the United States, without a relative or friend in the United States you may find the relocation difficult and expensive due the lack of experience in the American society. Therefore the U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you along with each visa Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or Univeristy so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/

   .)
   We remind you that only the visa processing fee ($880) is mandatory and the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.

   Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, children, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, children, cousin) must pay $880. There is no discount for children.

   Visa Payment processing instructions
   The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.

   Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
   You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

   Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
   Find Western Union Agency

   If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

   After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

   Name : Peter Davis
   Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
   London, W1A 2LQ
   United Kingdom

   The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Government decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

   After you send the payment follow the next steps :

   a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at visa.dv.state@usa.com
   b) Email at visa.dv.state@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

   1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
   2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
   3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
   4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
   5) Amount sent:

   Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

   Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

   Important Notice!

   The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than March 26, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
   Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
   The visa processing fee(US$ 880) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
   You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
   A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
   Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

   If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email address is visa.dv.state@usa.com

   CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: AUTHORITIES: The information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court. PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the facts you provide on this form primarily to determine your assification and eligibility for a U.S. immigrant visa. Individuals who fail to submit this form or who do not provide all the requested information may be denied a U.S. immigrant visa. Although furnishing this information is voluntary, failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the processing of your case. ROUTINE USES: If you are issued an immigrant visa and are subsequently admitted to the United States as an immigrant, the Department of Homeland Security will use the information on this form to issue you a Permanent Resident Card, and, if you so indicate, the Social Security Administration will use the information to issue a social security number. The information provided may also be released to federal agencies for law enforcement, counterterrorism and homeland security purposes; to Congress and courts within their sphere of jurisdiction; and to other federal agencies who may need the information to administer or enforce U.S. laws.

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   dragan romulus on Mar 11, 2011 Log in to Reply

   What do you think?

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   mohammad razi khan on Mar 12, 2011 Log in to Reply

   Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:46:07 +0000
   Subject: U.S. Department of State – United States Permanent Resident Card for mohammad khan
   From: usagov.state.dv@post.com
   To: razikhan88@hotmail.com

   U.S. Department of State sent this message to mohammad khan (razikhan88@hotmail.com)
   Your registered name is included to show this message originated from U.S. Department of State. Congratulations, you’ve won !

   Dear mohammad khan ,
   Congratulations ! You are among those randomly selected and registered for further consideration in the diversity immigrant program. Selection guarantees that
   you will receive a United States Permanent Resident Card(also known as Green Card or Diversity Visa) only if you follow the instructions for further processing.

   Acceptance Date: Thursday 10th of March 2011 12:46:06 AM

   Winner Name: mohammad khan

   Country of Birth: Pakistan

   Phone Number: 966–558512069

   Is the Diversity Visa FREE ?
   No. There is a big confusion. Only the participation in the Diversity Visa Lottery was free but the winners must pay the visa processing fees. The fee is used to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.
   Fees:

   Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
   United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $880
   Processing fees Included
   Total $880

   INSTRUCTIONS

   Please read and follow all the instructions very carefully. With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a US permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.

   Although you will have all the rights that a U.S. citizen has in the United States, without a relative or friend in the United States you may find the relocation difficult and expensive due the lack of experience in the American society. Therefore the U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you along with each visa Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or Univeristy so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/ .)

   We remind you that only the visa processing fee ($880) is mandatory and the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.

   Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, children, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, children, cousin) must pay $880. There is no discount for children.

   Visa Payment processing instructions
   The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.
   Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
   You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

   Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
   Find Western Union Agency
   If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

   After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

   Name : Paul Gugger
   Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
   London, W1A 2LQ
   United Kingdom

   The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Government decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

   After you send the payment follow the next steps : a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at usagov.state.dv@usa.com
   b) Email at usagov.state.dv@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

   1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
   2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
   3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
   4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
   5) Amount sent:

   Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

   Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

   Important Notice!

   The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than March 25, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
   Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
   The visa processing fee(US$ 880) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
   You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
   A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
   Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

   If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email address is usagov.state.dv@usa.com

   CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: AUTHORITIES: The information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court. PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the facts you provide on this form primarily to determine your assification and eligibility for a U.S. immigrant visa. Individuals who fail to submit this form or who do not provide all the requested information may be denied a U.S. immigrant visa. Although furnishing this information is voluntary, failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the processing of your case. ROUTINE USES: If you are issued an immigrant visa and are subsequently admitted to the United States as an immigrant, the Department of Homeland Security will use the information on this form to issue you a Permanent Resident Card, and, if you so indicate, the Social Security Administration will use the information to issue a social security number. The information provided may also be released to federal agencies for law enforcement, counterterrorism and homeland security purposes; to Congress and courts within their sphere of jurisdiction; and to other federal agencies who may need the information to administer or enforce U.S. laws.

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    George on Mar 12, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Dear ###############,
    Congratulations ! You are among those randomly selected and registered for further consideration in the diversity immigrant program. Selection guarantees that
    you will receive a United States Permanent Resident Card(also known as Green Card or Diversity Visa) only if you follow the instructions for further processing.

    Acceptance Date: Wednesday 9th of March 2011 11:19:29 AM

    Winner Name: ###########

    Country of Birth: ###########

    Phone Number: ############

    Is the Diversity Visa FREE ?
    No. There is a big confusion. Only the participation in the Diversity Visa Lottery was free but the winners must pay the visa processing fees.
    The fee is used to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.

    Fees:

    Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
    United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $880
    Processing fees Included
    Total $880

    Ths messages are always similar. Please advice on this.

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    Abdulbary Atalebi on Mar 12, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I have also received exactly same e-mail, but I 100% am sure that this is scam, it is possible Nigerian or internet fraud> Be carefull the sender is very clever and has copied same this e-mail drom genuine text that of USA Visa notification with some changes and it easy for folks to belive.

    I don’t recommend for anybody to send money to this baseborn. For sure he is sending hundreds of such e-mails, and out of that there are at least 5% and maybe more of pinheadeds and adventurers who fall as victims, but no injury as he sold them “hope” and “congratulations” .

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    Abdul Rehman Qadir on Mar 13, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I have received this email from “usa.states.gov@usa.com” and they saying they are from U.S. Department of State that i win a DV lottery. They are charging $880 for each person to send at this address

    “Name : Brian Chauncy
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 2LQ
    United Kingdom

    ” through Western Union before March 26, 2011.
    DV program of year 2011 at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ ended in our country. My question is this process is really legal? Or somebody just cheating with me? Any body can help? Below i listed their mail content. Please read it and help me..

    Acceptance Date: Friday 11th of March 2011 07:08:15 AM

    Winner Name: Abdul Rehman Qadir

    Country of Birth: Pakistan

    Phone Number: 92-0300-6203769

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    yousuf ghani on Mar 13, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I’m Yousuf Ghani, Pakistani, received an e-mail from US Department of State that I was randomly selected for Green Card last March 9, 2011.They asked to pay $880 for processing fee to be sent via Western Union to the following address:
    Name: Grzegorz Uszynski
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London W1A2LQ
    United Kingdom with no contact tel. number
    I want to inquire about the above mentioned person if really an authorized person to collect this processing fee?

    Thanks!

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    Yobiga on Mar 13, 2011 Log in to Reply

    DO NOT believe this e-mail guys!!!
    This is a 100% SCAM!!!!

    Every payment will pay through embassy…NOT WESTERN UNION!!!!
    This is CHEATING!!!

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    yassir on Apr 21, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Im yassir adlan from sudan
    I want to make sure of the authenticity of this letter and practical response to the fact

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    Ana on Apr 23, 2011 Log in to Reply

    A nosotros también nos llegó este e´mail de visa de USA para la Green Card, lo cuál me suena a una gran estafa. y OJO CON LOS CUENTOS DEL TIO. No creo que la Embajada trabaje de esta forma………A quién consultar en este caso?. Gracias.

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      Jose R Centeno on May 02, 2011 Log in to Reply

      SEÑORES NO SE CREAN ESE CUENTO DE QUE GANARON LA LOTERIA DE VISAS ,ESO ES TREMENDA ESTAFA EL GOBIERNO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NO TRABAJA DE ESA MANERA TODOS LOS PAGOS DE CUALQUIER TRAMITE SE HACEN A TRAVEZ DE LAS EMBAJADAS DE LOS EE UU NO POR WESTERN UNION NI TAMPOCO DE MONEY GRAM OK NO SE DEJEN ENGAÑAR.

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    Christina Kenny on May 02, 2011 Log in to Reply

    This is an absolute scam. I was able to confirm that with the Kentucky Consular Center today. Do not fall victim.

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    SYED AZHAR HUSSAIN on Jun 14, 2011 Log in to Reply

    please confirm to me are you show my DV lottery & Permanent Resident Card.Please need to verify this

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      SYED AZHAR HUSSAIN on Jun 14, 2011 Log in to Reply

      please confirm me

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    Niko on Jun 14, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Common ppl if you see .com this is scam once you c .gov at the end this is real, simple is that….

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    paras patel on Jun 23, 2011 Log in to Reply

    true

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    ibrahim on Jun 25, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Hi,
    I have received this email from usgov.dv@usa .comand they saying they are from U.S. Department of State that i win a DV lottery. They are charging 880 dolars for each person to

    send at this address Peter Briody
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 2LQ
    United Kingdom through Western Union
    DV program of year 2011 said

    The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Government decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

    My question is this process is really legal? Or somebody just cheating with me? Any body can help? Below i listed their mail content. Please read it and help me.

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    Soheil on Jul 14, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I got this email too.
    It’s totaly scam, but I wonder how they find my contact information, I never enter my home phone number in online applications!!!!!!
    anyway sending money to someone in UK is insane!

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    musah mohammed suh nuun on Jul 14, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I just received an e-mail that I am one of the 50,000 winners selected by the computer random draw from the 12.1 million entries registered in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Acceptance date-Wednesday 13th of July 2011 01:33:39 AM.

    Payments of $819 to be made to the address bellow;
    Name : Douglas Smith
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom

    May I know if this’s no fraud.I don’t want to include my full name for privacy reasons.
    Thank you very much.

    M.M.S.-ITALY

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    Green card lottery on Jul 15, 2011 Log in to Reply

    [...] ^ Example of a fradulent email [...]

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    mehedi hasan on Jul 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

    i accept wining later on 14th july from a u.s. Department state its how much true?

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      Zubee on Jul 20, 2011 Log in to Reply

      Dear Mr Mehdi Hassan
      Please read the following very carefully:
      Diversity Visa Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and Letters

      The Department of State, Office of Visa Services, advises the public of a notable increase in fraudulent emails and letters sent to Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery) applicants. The scammers behind these fraudulent emails and letters are posing as the U.S. government in an attempt to extract payment from DV applicants. Review the procedures for the DV program provided below, so that you know what to expect, when to expect it, and from whom.

      Refer to the additional fraud warning information below, as well as frequently asked questions about fraud protection for more information.

      Overview
      Fraud Warning
      Entry Status Check
      Lottery Selectee Notification and Next Steps
      Qualifying Occupations
      Diversity Visa Program Results
      Rewards for Justice
      Additional Resources
      Overview
      The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas (DVs) annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

      Fraud Warning
      Fraudulent websites are posing as official U.S. government sites. Some companies posing as the U.S. government have sought money in order to “complete” DV entry forms. There is no charge to download and complete the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. To learn more, see the Department of State Warning and the Federal Trade Commission Warning.

      The Department of State does NOT notify successful DV applicants by letter or email. Entrants can check the status of their entries, as explained below, by returning to the website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov to find out if their entry was or was not selected.

      Entry Status Check
      DV Program for 2011: Entrants who completed online DV-2011 entries through the official website were able to check the status of their entries at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov from July 1, 2010, until June 30, 2011. Entry status check has ended. To review instructions for DV-2011 entrants and selectees, see Instructions for the 2011 Diversity Visa Program.

      DV Program 2012: From July 15, 2011, through June 30, 2012, all entrants may check the status of their entry. Entry Status Check will be the ONLY means of informing you if your entry DV-2012 was selected or not. All entrants, including those NOT selected, may check the status of their entries through the Entry Status Check on the E-DV website http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. Entrants will need to use the information from their DV-2012 confirmation pages saved at the time of entry. The DV-2012 registration period was from October 5, 2010, until November 3, 2010. To review instructions for DV-2012 entrants and selectees, see Instructions for the 2012 Diversity Visa Program.

      IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you have lost your confirmation information, you will not be able to check your DV entry status. We will not be able to resend the confirmation page information to you.

      Lottery Selectee Notification and Next Steps
      DV Program 2011: Selectees for the DV-2011 lottery were notified by mail between May and July of 2010. For successful DV 2011 entrants, the diversity immigrant visa application process is underway, which must be completed and visas issued by September 30, 2011.

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    mehedi hasan on Jul 18, 2011 Log in to Reply

    From: U.S. Department of State To: mehedi hasan U.S. State Department. Wed Jul 13th, 2011 9:30 PM EDT View full HTML message Your registered name(mehedi
    hasan ) is included to show this
    message originated from U.S.
    Department of State. U.S. Department of State notifies
    mehedi hasan of being selected as
    a winner of the Diversity Visa
    program. Dear mehedi hasan , You are one of the 50,000
    winners selected by the computer
    random draw from the 12.1 million
    entries registered in the Diversity
    Immigrant Visa Program . The
    Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States
    congressionally-mandated lottery
    program for receiving a United
    States Permanent Resident Card.
    It is also known as the Green
    Card Lottery. Winner Details Acceptance Date: Thursday 14th
    of July 2011 12:47:00 AM
    Winner: mehedi hasan
    Country: Bangladesh Diversity Visa Details With the Diversity Visa (also
    known as Green Card) you will
    enjoy all the advantages and
    benefits of a U.S. permanent
    resident, including health and
    education benefits, and employment opportunities along
    with guidance in your new
    country, orientation sessions and
    programs to integrate into
    mainstream American society. Once
    received you can use it at any time you want to move in the
    United States or just travel. The
    visa must be renewed after 10
    years. U.S. Government helps you with
    the accommodation and offers
    you Health Insurance (Freedom
    HSA Direct Individual Health
    insurance for 1 year), Dwelling
    (Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3
    months ), a guaranteed job(in the
    field that you are are currently
    qualified so you can start working
    even from the first week you
    arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and
    education (for U.S. Students or
    Higher Education through
    EducationUSA. It includes transfer
    to a U.S college or Univeristy so
    you can continue your educational study. More details can be found
    at http://educationusa.state.gov/.) Processing fees Type of Residence Card
    Status
    Amount (per person) United States Permanent Resident
    Card
    Granted! – Waiting for payment of
    processing fee
    $819  
    Processing fees
    Included  
    Total
    $819 Although the Diversity Visa
    participation was free, the law
    and regulations require to every
    diversity visa winner to pay a
    visa processing fee of $819 . The
    Diversity Visa(Green Card) is guaranteed upon receiving the
    payment.
    The per person fee for each
    Diversity Visa is $819, payable in
    U.S. dollars or equivalent of your
    local currency. This $819 fee is the only fee a winner needs to
    pay throughout the entire
    relocation process.
    Accompanying family members
    (wife/husband, fiancee, brothers,
    sisters, childrens, cousins) may be included in the program and their
    visas will be provided at the same
    time with yours so you can
    travel/move together in the same
    time. However the fees must be
    paid per person and each member (e.g wife, brother, parents,
    childrens, cousin) must pay $819.
    There is no discount for childrens. PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of
    State uses the fee payment
    primarily to process your visa
    related documents and verify
    your identity. Visa Payment processing
    instructions The fees must be paid using
    Western Union money transfer
    and will be processed by the U.S.
    embassy in the United Kingdom.
    Western Union is a leading
    provider of International person-to-person money
    transfer. With more than 150
    years experience and 245,000
    Agent locations in over 200
    countries and territories, Western
    Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and
    safety.
    You can send the payment in U.S.
    dollars or equivalent of your local
    currency.
    Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union
    agency and send the fees
    payment : Find Western Union Agency If you are unable to find a
    Western Union agency near your
    location, you may ask a relative
    or friend to pay the fee on your
    behalf.
    After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash
    money, an identity card(e.g
    passport or national identity
    card) and send the payment to
    the U.S. embassy agent address in
    United Kingdom: Name : Walter Kostyrko
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom The payment must be sent to
    the above U.S. embassy agent
    address in United Kingdom
    because the U.S. Department of
    State decided this based on the
    diplomatic relations with your country. After you send the payment
    follow the next steps a) Email copy/scan of the Western
    Union receipt at
    usa.gov.visa@usa.com
    b) Email at usa.gov.visa@usa.com
    with the
    following details (you can find them on the …

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    Radion Chabibulin on Jul 20, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Please confirm with the evidence that I,
    Radion Chabibulin won the lottery.
    Where can I view the list of winners and
    all the data when go to the U.S. Embassy in Vienna?

    Thank you for your reply.
    Chabibulin Radion

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    bart on Jul 20, 2011 Log in to Reply

    I got this…

    You are one of the 50,000 winners selected by the computer random draw from the 12.1 million entries registered in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program . The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally-mandated lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is also known as the Green Card Lottery.With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a U.S. permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.

    U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or University so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/ .)

    Processing fees

    Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
    United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $819
    Processing fees Included
    Total $819
    Although the Diversity Visa participation was free, the law and regulations require to every diversity visa winner to pay a visa processing fee of $819 . The Diversity Visa(Green Card) is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.
    The per person fee for each Diversity Visa is $819, payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency. This $819 fee is the only fee a winner needs to pay throughout the entire relocation process.
    Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, childrens, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, childrens, cousin) must pay $819. There is no discount for childrens.

    PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the fee payment primarily to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.
    Visa Payment processing instructions
    The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.
    Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
    You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

    Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
    Find Western Union Agency
    If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

    After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

    Name : Peter McRae
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom

    The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Department of State decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

    After you send the payment follow the next steps
    a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at dv-usa-gov@usa.com
    b) Email at dv-usa-gov@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

    1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
    2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
    3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
    4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
    5) Amount sent:

    Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

    Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

    Please Note!

    The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than August 4, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
    Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
    The visa processing fee(US$ 819) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
    You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
    A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
    Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

    If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email is dv-usa-gov@usa.com

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    Karim on Jul 20, 2011 Log in to Reply

    It’s an absolute scam:

    Your registered name(***) is included to show this message originated from U.S. Department of State.
    U.S. Department of State notifies *** of being selected as a winner of the Diversity Visa program.
    Dear ***,

    You are one of the 50,000 winners selected by the computer random draw from the 12.1 million entries registered in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program . The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally-mandated lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is also known as the Green Card Lottery.
    Winner Details
    Acceptance Date: Wednesday 20th of July 2011 11:51:16 AM
    Winner: **
    Country: Lebanon
    Diversity Visa Details
    Answer

    With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a U.S. permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.

    U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or University so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/ .)
    Processing fees

    Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
    United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $819
    Processing fees Included
    Total $819

    Although the Diversity Visa participation was free, the law and regulations require to every diversity visa winner to pay a visa processing fee of $819 . The Diversity Visa(Green Card) is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.
    The per person fee for each Diversity Visa is $819, payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency. This $819 fee is the only fee a winner needs to pay throughout the entire relocation process.
    Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, childrens, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, childrens, cousin) must pay $819. There is no discount for childrens.
    PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the fee payment primarily to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.

    Visa Payment processing instructions

    The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.
    Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
    You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

    Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
    Find Western Union Agency
    If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

    After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

    Name : Victor Rodahl
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom

    The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Department of State decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

    After you send the payment follow the next steps

    a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at usa-dv-gov@usa.com
    b) Email at usa-dv-gov@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

    1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
    2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
    3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
    4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
    5) Amount sent:

    Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

    Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

    Please Note!

    The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than August 4, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
    Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
    The visa processing fee(US$ 819) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
    You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
    A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
    Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

    If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email is usa-dv-gov@usa.com

    USA Government CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: AUTHORITIES: The information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court.

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    Omar on Jul 20, 2011 Log in to Reply

    It’s a scam,I received same email telling me that I won in the diversity program but when I checked my name in the official website of the American government I found out I wasn’t selected,besides winners are informed by mail and not emails and there is no fees to pay before the interview so as a conclusion it’s just a scam,so be careful.

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    liem lian hwa on Jul 21, 2011 Log in to Reply

    hey guys…

    got that kind of email twice…and i forwarded the email to my uncle who’s an american and lives in Nevada… this is SCAM 100%!!!!

    Don’t you ever believe this email…

    thanks

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    Wiaan le Roux on Jul 21, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Got the same mail today (21/07/2011) and I can not believe how many Spam Warnings i got when I Googled the address… I would like to move to Amercia though, but it seems to me that I will have to have some sort of Degree/Relative/Lots of Money…

    Oh Well, will have to see what happens in a couple of years or 30…

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    safou on Jul 21, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Your registered name(////////////) is included to show this message originated from U.S. Department of State.
    U.S. Department of State notifies massinissa kaiba of being selected as a winner of the Diversity Visa program.
    Dear //////////,

    You are one of the 50,000 winners selected by the computer random draw from the 12.1 million entries registered in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program . The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally-mandated lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is also known as the Green Card Lottery.
    Winner Details
    Acceptance Date: Thursday 14th of July 2011 03:27:06 AM
    Winner: ///////////
    Country: Algeria
    Diversity Visa Details
    Answer

    With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a U.S. permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.

    U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or Univeristy so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/ .)
    Processing fees

    Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
    United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $819
    Processing fees Included
    Total $819

    Although the Diversity Visa participation was free, the law and regulations require to every diversity visa winner to pay a visa processing fee of $819 . The Diversity Visa(Green Card) is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.
    The per person fee for each Diversity Visa is $819, payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency. This $819 fee is the only fee a winner needs to pay throughout the entire relocation process.
    Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, childrens, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, childrens, cousin) must pay $819. There is no discount for childrens.
    PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the fee payment primarily to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.

    Visa Payment processing instructions

    The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.
    Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
    You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

    Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
    Find Western Union Agency
    If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

    After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

    Name : Nick Drayson
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom

    The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Department of State decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.

    After you send the payment follow the next steps

    a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at travels.gov@usa.com
    b) Email at travels.gov@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

    1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
    2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
    3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
    4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
    5) Amount sent:

    Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

    Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

    Please Note!

    The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than July 29, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
    Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
    The visa processing fee(US$ 819) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
    You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
    A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
    Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

    If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email address is travels.gov@usa.com

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    Thomas on Jul 22, 2011 Log in to Reply

    LOL they reduced the amount for me hahahahahah

    Your registered name(Thomas Serrao ) is included to show this message originated from U.S. Department of State.
    U.S. Department of State notifies Thomas Serrao of being selected as a winner of the Diversity Visa program.
    Dear Thomas Serrao ,
    You are one of the 50,000 winners selected by the computer random draw from the 12.1 million entries registered in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program . The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally-mandated lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is also known as the Green Card Lottery.
    Winner Details
    Acceptance Date: Wednesday 20th of July 2011 01:49:01 PM
    Winner: Thomas Serrao
    Country: India
    Diversity Visa Details

    With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a U.S. permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society. Once received you can use it at any time you want to move in the United States or just travel. The visa must be renewed after 10 years.
    U.S. Government helps you with the accommodation and offers you Health Insurance (Freedom HSA Direct Individual Health insurance for 1 year), Dwelling(Apartment in any city you prefer, 1 bedroom for 3 months ), a guaranteed job(in the field that you are are currently qualified so you can start working even from the first week you arrive in the United States and get paid as U.S citizen. ) and education (for U.S. Students or Higher Education through EducationUSA. It includes transfer to a U.S college or University so you can continue your educational study. More details can be found at http://educationusa.state.gov/ .)
    Processing fees

    Type of Residence Card Status Amount (per person)
    United States Permanent Resident Card Granted! – Waiting for payment of processing fee $819
    Processing fees Included
    Total $819
    Although the Diversity Visa participation was free, the law and regulations require to every diversity visa winner to pay a visa processing fee of $819 . The Diversity Visa(Green Card) is guaranteed upon receiving the payment.
    The per person fee for each Diversity Visa is $819, payable in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency. This $819 fee is the only fee a winner needs to pay throughout the entire relocation process.
    Accompanying family members(wife/husband, fiancee, brothers, sisters, childrens, cousins) may be included in the program and their visas will be provided at the same time with yours so you can travel/move together in the same time. However the fees must be paid per person and each member(e.g wife, brother, parents, childrens, cousin) must pay $819. There is no discount for childrens.
    PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the fee payment primarily to process your visa related documents and verify your identity.
    Visa Payment processing instructions
    The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S. embassy in the United Kingdom.
    Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
    You can send the payment in U.S. dollars or equivalent of your local currency.

    Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment :
    Find Western Union Agency
    If you are unable to find a Western Union agency near your location, you may ask a relative or friend to pay the fee on your behalf.

    After you find a Western Union agency you need to go with cash money, an identity card(e.g passport or national identity card) and send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

    Name : Andrew Skeels
    Address: 24 Grosvenor Square
    London, W1A 1AE
    United Kingdom

    The payment must be sent to the above U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom because the U.S. Department of State decided this based on the diplomatic relations with your country.
    After you send the payment follow the next steps
    a) Email copy/scan of the Western Union receipt at usgov-dv@usa.com
    b) Email at usgov-dv@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

    1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
    2) Exact sender’s name on file with Western Union:
    3) Exact sender’s address on file with Western Union:
    4) Exact receiver’s name on file with Western Union:
    5) Amount sent:

    Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received.

    Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email with your Case Number/Confirmation Number and exact date and time(approx. 2 days) of the final interview. Upon successful interview you will receive your documents and travel information to move in the United States. Under no circumstances your visa status won’t be affected by the interview.

    Please Note!

    The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than August 4, 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delays.
    Under no circumstances can diversity visas be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain diversity visas to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the U.S. after this date.
    The visa processing fee(US$ 819) is mandatory for each person and the U.S. Government doesn’t offer any discount, loan or exception.
    You have been selected winner of the Diversity Visa lottery so the visa is guaranteed upon receiving the payment fees on time.
    A hard copy of this letter will be mailed to your postal address upon receiving the payment fees.
    Please be advised that even through you are a winner of Diversity Visa your Case Number/Confirmation Number will be provided only after you send the payment confirmation of the fees. Please do not contact us to ask for the Case Number/Confirmation Number.

    If it would be necessary to contact the U.S. Department of state YOU MUST ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR NAME. The email is usgov-dv@usa.com

    CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: AUTHORITIES: The information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the

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    Andrewmicky on Dec 19, 2011 Log in to Reply

    Congratulation For Winning Lottery Ticket

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