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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: PCH <upholding@dev.abns-ndiol.com>
Reply-To: pchouselt231@hotmail.com
Date: 15 Nov 2024 22:50:29 +0000
Subject: WINNER!!

Publishers Clearing House

Attention: Winner,

Congratulations on your confirmation as the legitimate
beneficiary of your U.S. PCH Lottery prize of USD 2,850,000.00 in
cash and a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport in our 2024 Publishers Clearing
House Lottery. To claim your winnings, please get in touch with
the delivery company using the details provided below.

Number Draw: 05, 07, 10, 03, 12, 43
Insurance Number: 435/453L/T011
Ticket number: 719-226-1319
Serial number 902-66

The delivery company requires the following information from you:
Name, Home Address, Age, Telephone, Occupation, Nationality,
Country of residence.

Contact Mr. Craig Peterson for any inquiries or assistance.
General Enquiries:
Email: Purolatorc506@gmail.com
Purolatordeliveryman@deliveryman.com

I anticipate your swift response and collaboration to ensure the
timely delivery of your funds.

Congratulations once again.

Best Regards,
Andrew Goldberg
PCH Lotto Official
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