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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: "Lotto Extra Results22" <lottoextraresults22@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:54:42 -0700
Subject: YOU HAVE WON A JACKPOT

FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER,
INTERNATIONALPROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,
REF: LPR20053447 BATCH: 22/460/DP
ATTENTION: RE/AWARD NOTIFICATION:
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today, 10th January,2006 of
winners of our promo:LOTTO EXTRA PROGRAMS held on 6th December,2005.
Your name is attached to ticket number 2217-8842-752,with serial number
1712-51 drew the lucky numbers 14-10-20-39-41-44, and consequently won the
lottery in the 3rd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum
payout of £7,000,000.00GBP credited of the total prize sum of
£70,000,000.00GBP shared among the ten international winners in this
category. All
participants were selected through a computerized random ballot system drawn
from 25,000 names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe,North
America, and Asia as part of International Promotions Program, which is
conducted quarterly.
Due to the mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award
strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your
money received by you.

This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or
unscrupulous acts by unauthorized persons.To begin your claim, you will be
given a questionnaire to complete and return same to our accredited lawyer
to this office.

He shall upon your retainership of his services notarize and endorse your
won prize at the Divisional High court.
To commence the facilitation of this process kindly contact your claim
agent:Ms Victoria Blake via this email:msvictoriablake@mac.com

Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 16th January,2006.
After this date, all funds will be foreclosed and returned as unclaimed.
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, All Winners
will be asked to produce evidence of identification and eligibility.
Please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every one of
your correspondences with your agent. Furthermore, should there be any
change of your address, do inform your claim agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our
promotion program.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Caryn Sanders
The Promotions Manager,
LOTTO EXTRA PROMOTION



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