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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: "SHAUN WRIGHTS" <shaunwrights@tiscali.co.uk>
Reply-To: susanmichaels@uku.co.uk
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:00:50 -1200
Subject: RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION!

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY.,
LIVERPOOL,UK.
Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS.
PH: + 31 645976717


Dear beneficiary,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the
Lottery Winners International programs held on the
14th May, 2005. Your e-mail address attached to
ticket number 370982217413-7240 with serial number
4708-325 drew lucky numbers 2-34-28-13-41 which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of
US$500,000.00 ( Five Hundred Thousand
United States Dollars) CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that
you keep your winning information confidential until
your claims has been processed and your money Remitted
to you. 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 20,000 companies and
30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from
all over the world. This promotional program takes
place every three year.
This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Ted Turner, Jesse Jackson, Ken
Envoy, we hope with part of your winning you will take part in
our next year USD50 million international lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our financial
agent MRS. Susan Michaels of the, NATIONAL LOTTERY email:
susanmichaels@uku.co.uk
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
31st of JUly, 2005.
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 the members of The
National lottery staff and thank you for being
part of our promotional program.

Sincerely yours,

SHAUN WRIGHTS.
Lottery Coordinator.




!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE NATIONAL LOTTERY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR CHANCE TO WINN BIG!!!!!!!

___________________________________________________________

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