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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: Mr. Idris Ibrahim. <drisa.contractreviewpanel.ibra@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:16:08 -0300
Subject: IDAHO LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL

IDAHO LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF: MLI/231-ILGI0431/03
BATCH: IPD/15/096/PTNL
www.idaholottery.com
http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/idaho-lottery-results.htm
RE: WINNING FINAL NOTIFICATION
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Idaho Lottery Winners International programs held on the 1st of March 2010. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 20711465897-6291 with serial number 472-971102 drew lucky numbers 9-66-97-22-71-64 which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000. (one millon United States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information very confidential till your claims has been processed and your prize/money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocolto avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computerballot system drawn from over 200,000.00 company and 300,000.00 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place annually. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next quater USD2 million ( Two Million United States dollars) international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our appionted ADVOCATE, MR .Idris Ibrahim.. Email: drisa.contractreviewpanel.ibra@gmail.com
CLAIM LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL and they have been directed to make all payments to all the winners before the deadline which is 14th March, 2010 with your telephone and especially your fax numbers so that they can send you the claims application form you(A4) which you fill out to expedite the transfer of your winnings to you the Beneficiary. Note that all winning must be claimed not later than 14th of March, 2010. After this date all unclaimed, funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program. Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Idris Ibrahim.
IDAHO Lottery Coordinator.
REPLY EMAIL TO drisa.contractreviewpanel.ibra@gmail.com



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