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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "global_agencia@luckymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: "EURO AVENTURA LOTTERY BOARD" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:50:00 +0100
Subject: CONGRATULATION !!!
Euro Million Notification
CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
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We are pleased to inform you that your e-mail address has Won Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros (€850,000.00) after the Euro Milliones International Programme held in Madrid - Spain.
Your e-mail ID emerged as one of the winners in the 1st category.
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For More information on Lottery payment, You can contact your payment agent with the details on the right: |
GLOBAL AGENCIA DE ESPAÑA .
Mrs. Beatrice Hughes (claim officer)
TEL: +34 698-344-604
FAX: +34 911-820-312
Email: global_agencia@luckymail.com
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