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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: AGENT VICTOR HOWARD <clearanceagent4uklot@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:39:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Lottery Winner


Dear Lottery Winner,

You have yet to supply me with the complete details for complete verification of your winnings. I am sorry but i cannot assist in your claims without the completed claims form/ receipt.

In respect to the above, you are to make available the complete requested details in this format below.

*Name of Beneficiary:
*Address:
*City/State:
*Nationality:
*Sex:
*Email Address:
*Tel:
*Occupation:
*Next of Kin:
*Age:
*AMOUNT WON:
*In Figures:
*In Words:
*Lucky Nos:
*Ticket No:

OFFICE USE ONLY
Verified by:________________
Confirmed by: ________________
CLAIMS AGENT SIGNATURE:________________
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FREE LOTTERY BOARD

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