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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "GLOBAL LOTTERY" <uklottery11_europe@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: info_globallottery@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 03:34:12 +0000
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION: YOU HAVE JUST WON (US$650,000.00) CONGRATULATIONSiii

EU - ARIZONAL ASIAN GLOBALTAKES LOTTERY
AN AFFILIATE OF INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY ORGANIZATION.
ADDRESS 58 QUEENSWAY, SUITE 161. LONDON W2 3RW ENGLAND
FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF:HWN/201215306/03.Tel:+44 7040 113181 Fax:+44 7092864870
BATC461H:14/104/

WINNING NOTIFICATION:

We happily announce to you the draw of the Eu -Arizonal Asian Globaltakes Lottery International programs held on the 1st of November 2005 in London. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: R68821074390AA55 which subsequently won you the lottery in the 1st category.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$650,000.00 (Six hundred and fifty Thousand United States Dollars). This is from a total cash prize of US$35 Million Dollars, shared amongst the first hundred (10) lucky winners in this category. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in London as indicated in your play coupon. In view of this, your US$650,000.00 (Six and fithy Thousand United States Dollars) would be released to you by our security firm in London. Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact her. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 individuals and companies. This promotion takes place only for this season before play coupon begins. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed  and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements.

Please be warned. To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent: MARY WILSON Email: infogloballottery@i12.com
To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, you are to contact Mrs.Mary Wilson with followings details below:

1. Your full name, telephone, contact address and fax number.
2.Quote your Ticket number in any correspondences with us or our designated agent.

Congratulations, once more from all members and staffs of this program.Thank you for being part of ourpromotional lottery program.DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL CONTACT YOUR CLAIM AGENT DIRECTLY.

Best Regards,
Mr.Paul Gordon
EU-ARIZONAL-ASIAN Zonal Coordinator.

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