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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: janewilson2005@handbag.com
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:54:41 +0200
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

FROM MIZUHO BANK LOTTERY
Ref. Nunber:v250/700/45/100
Batch Number:310/639/001/561pg14
Tel:+34:666/276/870.
E-mail:mizuhobanklot62@bankersmail.com

Sir / Madam We are pleased to inform you of the
result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 11th
of
july 2005. Your e-mail address attached to the ticket number
00/789/410/50 with serial number 50012-10 drew lucky numbers
39/188/115/65 which consequently won in the 6th category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000 (one
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 80,000,000 company and 150,000,000 individual email addresses and
names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place
every three year. This mizuho lottery was promoted and sponsored by
eminent
personalities like Bill Gates and the Sultan of Brunei, we hope with
part of your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million
international lottery.To file for your claim, please contact our
fiducial agent Mr.yusf bitman +34:666/276/870.ASSOCIATES IN SPAIN,
VALENCIA. Reply Email:mizuhobanklot62@bankersmail.com.Remember, all
winning
must be claimed not later than 30th of aug 2005. After this date all
unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.Please note in order
to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your
reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.Furthermore,
should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as
possible. Congratulations once more from our members ofstaff and thank
you for being part of our promotional program.Note: Anybody under the
age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,mr yusf bitman.
Lottery Coordinator.
Tel:+34/666/276/870.
E-mail:mizuhobanklot62@bankersmail.com
Website:http://www.takarakuji.mizuhobank.co.jp/




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