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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: "omeg lottery" <omegalo55@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:15:36 +0200
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE.........

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Bienvenue � SWISS LOTTO via Internet :    
              Dotation estim�e pour les 6 bons num�ros de mercredi:
Ref. Number: 133/756/4509 c
Batch Number: 538901527-Bc68                                       
Joker number:  11421303548   
 
 
Dear Sir/Madam,  
 
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Winner in our International Lottery Program held on the 26th of Oct, 2006. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 521194 with serial number 3772-556 drew lucky numbers 7-14-18-31-45 which consequently won in the Joker category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of (ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND  UNITED STATE D0LLARS). (US$1,950,000.00 )
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
 
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have been fully processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid multiple claims and unwarranted abuse of this program . All People  were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every five years.
 
This lottery was promoted and sponsored by a conglomerate of some multinational companies in south africa as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the communities where they have operational base. We hope with part of your winnings you will take part in our next year Ten million Dollars international lottery.
 To file for your claim, please contact our financial agent.
 
Mr. RICH BALOYI (PROCESSING AGENT) 
TEL: +27-839 851 350
 
Remember all winning must be claimed not later than 26th of Nov, 2006. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, 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.
 
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs Lylian  Donald
International Lottery (co-ordinator)          
 
N.B: Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification. Please do not reply to this mail.
Contact your claims agent.
 
 
LAST WINNERS ON FLASH FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROGRAM.
 
 
    
Copyright � 1994-2006 FLASH FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROGRAM.
All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guideline
 
      
 
Joker number:11421303548   


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