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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: Claimsdept agent1 <claimsdept_oversea_agent1@yahoo.dk>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:03:01 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: APPROVED: CONTACT ( C.C.C.S ) FOR THE DELIVERY OF YOUR WINNING PRIZE




(CLAIMS DEPARTMENT)


Ref: UKL/04210X2/65
Batch: 0741/060/FN369


31ST JULY 2007


ATTN: Frau Scherder

This is to inform you that, our verification department has completely verified and documented the information you presented, I am happy to inform you again that you are eligible to receive your winning prize of ( £1,000,000 GBP ) Your funds have been tagged "Ready for Transfer to you by our Accredited Courier Company. ( CROSS COUNTRY COURIER SERVICES LTD ) On this note, you are to immediately contact the paying Courier company using the details information below. Your payment Reg. Order Number is UKNL/031271 (confidential) You are advice to quote your :---


1. Payment Reg. Order Number:
2. Amount Won:
3. Batch No:


To the courier company for the immediate transfer of your won funds. Please keep this winning and your Payment Reg.Order Number confidential to avoid double claiming of winning prize.

PAYING COURIER COMPANY CONTACT DETAILS :

THE SENIOR DISPATCH OFFICER
CROSS COUNTRY COURIER SERVICES LTD.
24TH HIGH STREET
KINGS LYNN, LONDON
PE30 WC2

NAME: MR GEORGE WILLMON

EMAIL: crosscountrycourier@hotmail.co.uk


PHONE: + 44 701 113 2523
+ 44 703 359 01424




CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN !

SINCERELY YOURS

SIR. JUDE FREEMAN
( CLAIM AGENT OFFICER )
UKNATIONAL ON-LINE LOTTERY

UKONLINE





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