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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "toyota international lotto" (no such lottery exists)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +8613763374969 (China, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- liling175@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- mail.xsedu.zj.cn sun, 20 jun 2010 04:12:35 gmt reply-to: from: 'toyota' subject: (Aol; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: toyotapromotionagent@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:13:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject:

by HZDFYD.com MailServer with ESMTP by
mail.xsedu.zj.cn Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:12:35 GMT
Reply-To: <liling175@aol.com>
From: "TOYOTA"<toyotapromotionagent@gmail.com>
Subject: INTERNATIONAL TOYOTA CAR PROMOTION PROGRAM
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:12:34 +0800
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X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000
X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000

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<BODY bgcolor=#FFFFFF leftmargin=5 topmargin=5 rightmargin=5 bottommargin=5>
<FONT size=2 color=#000000 face="Arial">
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<FONT size=3>TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL LOTTO(HEADQUAER)</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>    Customer Service Department Affiliate of     Toyota    Branch    Japan. </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>                 #28 Kanashiwa Road Tokyo JP. </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>         </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>   We are pleased to inform you of the announcement made today, You are among the</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>winners of the INTERNATIONAL TOYOTA CAR PROMOTION PROGRAM participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from all parts of the world as part of our  Electronic Business Promotions Program.</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>   As a result of your visiting various websites we are running the E-business</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>promotions for. You/Your Company email address, attached to ticket number 523-958-2261,</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>with serial number TL-909-P874E-69CN,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<FONT size=3>lucky numbers 04, 07, 29, 44, 42, 30 and Bonus number 39 ,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<FONT size=3>Your INSURANCE Number:</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>FLS433/ 453L /GMSA, Batch No:- 538901527-BB67.</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Consequently you won in the Second Category of the  INTERNATIONAL TOYOTA CAR PROMOTION. Therefore you have been approved for a payment in the sum of $500,000</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>in cash, this is including a Toyota car which was the winning prize / amount for the</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Second category winners. </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>                       CONGRATULATIONS!!!</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>   Please be informed that your cash winnings in the sum of $500,000 is now with</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>the payee center. Contact our agents and give them the following information so that they</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>will re-insure your winning funds are listed under your full correct name. Together with the name and address of your local Toyota dealer where your winning car can be picked up.</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>To begin your claim, please call our claim agent or send email</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>immediately to:- Certificate Agent, Toyota Email</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>MR. liling</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Email: liling175@aol.com</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Telephone:+8613763374969</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, Please State your</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>1.FULL NAME:________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>2,REFERENCE/BATCH NUMBER:___________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>3,ADDRESS:__________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>4,DATE OF BIRTH:____________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>5,STATE:____________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>6,COUNTRY:__________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>7,OCCUPATION:_______________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>8,TELEPHONE:________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>9,FAX NUMBER:______________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>10,SEX:_____________________________________</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Sincerely ,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<FONT size=3>Mrs. Ing Chunny Liu</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Hon Online Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3>Email: toyotapromotionagent@gmail.com</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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