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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Dr Arne Kurt Alfredsson" <drkurt22@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:21:48 GMT
Subject: Please Contact Me Now


My name is Dr Arne Kurt Alfredsson a member of Independent Committee of Eminent Persons (ICEP),
Switzerland. ICEP is charged with the responsibility of finding bank accounts in Switzerland
belonging to non-Swiss indigenes, which have remained dormant since World War II It may interest
you to know that In July of 1997,the Swiss Banker's association published a list of dormant
accounts originally opened by non-Swiss citizens.

These accounts had been dormant since the end of World War II (May 9, 1945). Most belonged to
Holocaust victims.The continuing efforts of the Independent Committee of Eminent Persons (ICEP)
have since resulted in the discovery of additional dormant accounts - 54,000 in December, 1999.The
published lists contain all types of dormant accounts, including interest-bearing savings
accounts,securities accounts, safe deposit boxes, custody accounts, and non-interest-bearing
transaction accounts.Numbered accounts are also included.Interest is paid on accounts that were
interest bearing when established.The Claims Resolution Tribunal (CRT) handles processing of all
claims on accounts due non-Swiss citizens.

A dormant account of ORDNER ADELE with a credit balance of 35,000,000 US dollar plus accumulated
interest was discovered by me.The beneficiary was murdered during the holocaust era,leaving no
WILL and no possible records for trace of heirs.
The Claims Resolution Tribunal has been mandated to report all unclaimed funds for permanent
closure of accounts and transfer of existing credit balance into the treasury of Switzerland
government as provided by the law for management of assets of deceased beneficiaries who died
interstate (living no wills).Being a top executive at ICEP, I have all secret details and
necessary contacts for claim of the funds without any hitch. The funds will be banked in a tax
free, safe haven for funds and we can share the funds and use in investment of our choice.Due to
the sensitive nature of my job, I need a foreigner to HELP claim the funds.
All that is required is for you to provide me your details for processing of the necessary legal,
and administrative claim documents for transfer of the funds to you.Provide me with your full
name, address, and telephone/fax.

I will ensure that the fund is transferred to a secure, numbered account in your name, and you can
now start accessing the funds gradually and transferring to your country and other banks of choice
in the world.

My share will be 60 percent and your share is 40 per cent of the total amount. THERE IS NO RISK
INVOLVED.You can find additional information about unclaimed funds through the internet at the
following websites:

www.avotaynu.com
www.icheic.org
www.livingheirs.com
www.wiesenthal.com

The Holocaust Claims Processing Office has put funds in Escrow awaiting submission of valid claims
for necessary disbursement.I find myself priviledged to have this information and this may be a
great opportunity for a life time of success without risks.

Thank you for your prompt response.Due to security reasons, reply to me via email drkurt22@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks once more for co-operating,
Dr Arne Kurt Alfredsson
+4470457 64541

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