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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: scott voke <cocacola_claimsdepts@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:35:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: ATTENTION WINNER


Dear Adelina,
The results of the draw was the ticket which was automatically attached to your ticket number and as such, when the lucky dip was held by some of our stake holders, your ticket number was among the lucky winners from the lucky dip.
It's not only my duty to make sure nothing goes awry but also my duty to make sure our company image is not dented as a result of complications that may arise from your claims processing.Don't be afraid our executive board is here for you.That's to make sure you get your money in good faith. And nothing affects you in the processs and please have some good and utmost faith in us as we will make sure nothing at all goes wrong.Hope you understand and thanks for your sincerity.
SCOTT VOKE
MANAGEMENT

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