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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: "PATRICK BIDEN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <facebooklottrywinners2012@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:18:51 -0700
Subject: FROM FACEBOOK AMBASSADOR CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU.

FACEBOOK ONLINE INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY
FROM: THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT.
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD.
CATEGORY: 2ND
 
 
Attn: WINNER
 
 
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual Final draws held on the 7th of August 2019) by Face book group in cash Promotion to encourage the usage of Face book world wide on the Face book group promotion Award Attached to ticket  number (5647600545189) and Ref No (2551256002/244) Serial Number (55643451907).
 
 
 
The online draws was Conducted by a random selection of email you where picked by an Advanced automated random computer search from the Face book in  other To claim your $350,000.00 USD the lottery program which is a new innovation by Face book, is aimed at saying A BIG THANK YOU to all our users for making Face book their number one means to connect, communicate,relate and  hook up with their families and friends over the years.
 
 
 
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants and Scam artists All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over  50,000 companies' and 70,000,000 individuals' email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three years.You have to be Rest assured that this is Real and Legal.
 
 
Your name was selected in a raffle that was made 7th of August 2019 so we need your fast response so that we can proceed with the delivery of your fund .You are required to contact our payment dept via e-mail:
 
 
  E-mail:   facebooklottrywinners2012@gmail.com
 
 
With information below in order for us to complete your winning certificate and for further information regarding the disbursement of your lottery win.
 
 
 
FULL NAME:
 
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS:
 
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:
 
OCCUPATION:
 
MARITAL STATUS AND AGE :
 
NATIONALITY / COUNTRY:
 
TICKET NUMBER:
 
REF NUMBER:
 
SERIAL NUMBER:
 
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS:
 
 
Remember all winnings must be claimed not later than 30th of September 2019. After this date, all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. To avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in all correspondences. Furthermore, if there is any change in email address please contact us on time To enable him issue you certificate of winning Accept my hearty congratulations once again
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN FROM FACE BOOK!!!!
 
 
APPROVED AND SIGNED
BY MR MARK ZUCKERBERG CEO FACEBOOK TEAM
 
 
Thanks,
Regards,
Patrick Widen
FaceBook Ambassador.

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