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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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Fraud email example:

From: beckyadams@handbag.com
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:47:02 +0200
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE WON!!!

GOODWILL LOTTERY AGENCY
Ref. Number: 455/756/81254
Batch Number: 5551322302-NL08
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:larryjones004@netscape.net

Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International
programs held on the 5th of july 2005, your e-mail address attached to ticket
number 60650012223259-4213 with serial Number 8222-008 drew lucky numbers
1-77-22-33-23-33 which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore
been approved for a lump sum pay out of Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars (US$500,000) CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information
confidential until you file for your claim. 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 30,000 company and 70,000,000 individual email addresses and names from
all over the World. This promotional program takes place every year.This
lottery was promoted and sponsored by some eminent personalities who do not
wish to declare their identity for security reasons.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial Agent:
Mr. larry Jones
TELE 31-610-266-216
Email::larryjones005@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be processed not later than 25th of july 2005
or when authentic proof is given for the delay of filing your winning claim.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember
to quote your reference 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 for
being a Winner in our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Becky Adams.
Lottery Co-ordinator.
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:::larryjones005@netscape.net or larryjones004@netscape.net


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