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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: visualgent2@handbag.com
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 19:54:18 +0100
Subject: SAINTGENIUS INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT. SPAIN

SAINTGENIUS INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT. SPAIN

REFF:ZTU/43445/65/77/98
BATCH: 11/051/ZP/ES
WINNING NOTIFICATION NOTICE

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the
saintgenius Lottery International programs held on the of 23 Nov 2004 Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 231463436-456 with serial number
3770-98 drew lucky numbers 0-15-11-88-31-55 which consequently won in the
2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
150.000.00(Euro)One Hundred and Fifty Thousand CONGRATULATIONS!!! Due to
mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information
confidential untill your claims has been processed and your money remitted
into your account. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double
claiming and unwarranted abuse of this
program by some participants All participants were
selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
over 10,000.00 company and 50,000,000 individual email
addresses and names from Middel East, Asia,
Africa,Canada,Europe North America,Oceania and around
the world which is conducted annually as part our
International Promotions Program. This promotional
program take place every three years. We hope with
part of your winning you will take part in our end of
year 50 million Dollars international lottery. To file
for your claim,please contact our fiduciary agent

MR.PEDRO SANTIAGO
VISUAL SECURITY AGENT
E-mail:visualse2000@netscape.com
TELEFAX.34654665659
Please, note that you will be required to pay for the
issurance of your winning certificate. Be notify also
that all winnings must be claimed not later than DEC
4 2004. After this date a unclaimed funds wi be
included in the next take 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,
Miss.lisa fernando
(Lottery Coordinator).












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