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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: crystallotteryinternational@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 04:11:37 +0200
Subject: CRYSTAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL

CRYSTAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
Ref. Number: 639/898/007
Batch Number: 430456543-DD23

Dear Sir/Madam,


We are pleased to inform you of the result of The Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 28th November 2004. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 55676546546-2343 with serial number 7645-543 drew
lucky numbers 9-43-76-43-31-75 which consequently won in the 1st category,
you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of US$ 20,000,000.00
(Twenty Million United States Dollars)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning
information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money
Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double
claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some
participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from
all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three year.

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Bill Gates, President of the
World Largest software, we hope with part of your winning you will take part
in our 2004 USD50 million draw.International lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our financial agent
Mr.Rex Barca of the,CrystalTrust Agency
Email: rex_barca@myway.com
Phone number :+27-73-137-4624
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 17th of January 2005.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications
Please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all
correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of addresses do inform our agent as
soon as possible.

Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for
being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mr.John Patrice
Lottery Coordinator

Please call Mr Rex Barca on this number+27-73-137-4624, as soon as you
recieve this mail.Do furnish us with your phone and fax details to enable us
forward you with the necessary documents that will help you claim your
prize.

Anti-fraud resources:

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