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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "fondazione di vittorio" (not involved with lotteries)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: info.fdvittorio282@comcast.net
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:49:59 +0000
Subject: COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT NOTICE

It is my pleasure to inform you that a cash grant in the sum of $450,000.00 USD have been awarded to you by Fondazione Di Vittorio, Italy for development in your community and your taking care of family, contact Mr. Adolfo Pepe the director for more info Web Site: www.fondazionedivittorio.it, Email: fondazionedivittorio@informaticos.com

Anti-fraud resources:

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