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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: "Stanley Michael" <info@cocacola.co.uk>
Reply-To: agentpalchri03@aim.com
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:22:55 -0500
Subject: ***YOU HAVE WON 1,000,000.00 GREAT BRITISH POUNDS STERLING***

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Charter Place, Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 1EZ in England,
Registration #: 27173

YOU HAVE WON 1,000,000.00 GREAT BRITISH POUNDS STERLING

You have been selected in the on-going COCA-COLA e-mail award program held
this January 2010. We the Coca-Cola promo board are pleased to inform you
that, you alongside four(4) other lucky winners have been approved for a
payment of £1,000,000.00 GBP (One Million Great British Pounds
Sterling) in cash.

Your verification #: CC-389-6373.
Your Reference #: UK-073-92

Contact the claims officer below, for directives and guidelines to claim your
prize. See details of claims processing officer below;

CLAIMS PROCESSING OFFICER:
Mr. Stanley Michael
EMAIL: stanley.michaeldept@gmail.com

You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon
as possible:

NAME IN FULL:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
AGE:
OCCUPATION:
PHONE:
FAX:
MOBILE:
SEX (M/F):

We are glad to have you as one of our luckily winners.

Once again Congratulations from the Coca-Cola Team.

With Regards,
Rhonda Williams
On line Coordinator
Coca-Cola Company.

IMPORTANT: 18 years and below are not allowed to participate in this rewards
program.

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing
consumers with nearly 500 sparkling and still brands. Globally, we are the
No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-
drink teas and coffee. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable
communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the
environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the
communities where we operate.

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