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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "sweepstakes international lottery" <notification@afroasiabltwinnings.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:54:52 +0000
Subject: BLT INTERNATIONAL WINNING NOTIFICATION

INTERNATIONAL WINNING PROMOTION

                                                   

14 FRATON ROAD
FULHAM, LONDON
Ref: BTL/101OXI/02
Batch: 17/211/0374

BTL NOTIFICATION DESK

We happily announce to you the draw of the Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake
Lottery International programs held on the 10TH SEPTEMBER 
2005 in Amsterdam Holland.Your e-mail address attached to ticket
number:K/E/N/A-638 2143118285L32 which subsequently won you the lottery in the 3rd category.You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$100,000.00 (Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in cheque.
This is from a total cash prize of US$40,000,000.00 Dollars, shared among st the winners. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our Africa booklet representative in west Africa indicated in your play coupon, In view of this, your US$100,000.00 (Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) cheque would be released to you by our fiduciary
agent in West Africa Our Fiduciary agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your cheque as soon as you contact him.
All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web sites and guest books through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 individuals and companies. This promotion takes place annually and it is sponsored by Sultan of Brunei, Bill Gates of Microsoft and his associates to encourage the use of internet and computers world
wide. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information's confidential till your claims is processed and your cheque delivered to your nominated address through an approved delivering officer appointed specially for this program.
This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements. Please be warned. To file for your claim, please contact by email first our fiduciary agents:  Barrister AHMED FASAH esq

fahmeda@excite.com

 

 

Barrister Kelvyn martins(Mr.)

E MAIL: barrkelvyn1@excite.com

pls note that your winning number must be kept secret to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, you are to contact the fiduciary agent in West Africa with the followings details above. Your full names, contact address, age, private telephone/fax number and occupation. Quote your Ticket number in any correspondences with us or our designated agent.
NOTE:
Winners under 18 years of age will be automatically disqualified.
Congratulations, once more from all members and staffs of
this program. Thank you for being part of this promotional lottery
program. Our special thanks and gratitude to Sultan of Brunei, Bill Gates of microsoft and all his associates. CONTACT YOUR FIDUCIARY AGENT
DIRECTLY,
Sincerely,
MS LAURA FREDRICKS
EURO AFRO ASIA [ZONAL CO-ORDINATOR]
FOR,
EURO AFRO ASIA SWEEPTAKES LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
AN AFFILIATE OF FOUNDMONEY INTERNATIONAL
IPP AWARD DEPT,
580 N.TENTH STREET,
SACRAMENTO,CA 85914 ARENA COMPLEX,
KM 18,ROUTE DE RUFISQUE
AMSTERDAM,




  LUCKY WINNING NUMBERS KEN/41855-(78)

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