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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "UK National Lottery" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <claim1152dept@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:04:26 -0700
Subject: Claim Now


Dear Lucky Winner,

We are pleased to notify you of the draw (1152) of the UK NATIONAL
LOTTERY, Online Sweepstakes International Lottery Program held on 2nd
June 2009 .

Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
a pool of over 25,000,000 Emails of distinguished professionals drawn
from Europe, America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle-East, parts
of Africa, and North & South America as part of our international
promotions programme conducted annually to encourage prospective
overseas
entries.

The result of our computer draw (1152) selected your email address
attached to e-ticket number: 56475600545 188 with Serial number 5368/02
drew the lucky numbers: 15. 25. 29. 35. 39. 40 (Bonus no.11), which
subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category i.e. match 5 plus
bonus.
You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of $1,200,000.00
(One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) in cash credited
to file BNKJ/1740161514/03.
Your prize award has been insured in your name and is ready for claims.

United Kingdom Lottery Fiduciary

Contact Person: Fred Anderson

Email: anderson209fred@gmail.com


In line with the governing rules of claim, you are requested to furnish
Your Claim Agent With the following information:

1. Full name...........
2. Address............
3. Occupation............
4. Tel/Fax............
5. Country............
6.Preferred Member Password...........

Do understand that, this is done to ensure that, we are dealing with
the rightful Winner in this 2nd category to avoid double claiming by
non
winners.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Jane Brown.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any
attachments, is for the sole use of the intended
recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged
information protected by law. Any unauthorized review,
use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are
not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by
reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original
message.




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