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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: "Eddie Heijn" <eddie_heijn38@msn.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:20:54 +0000
Subject: 2006 Lottery Award (you are a winner)

 

FROM:ACCULOTTO.COM INTERNATIONAL
OFFICIAL SPONSOR:HONDA MOTOR COPERATION(AMSTERDAM)
C/ CORDOBA 28089,
AMSTERDAM,THE NETHERLANDS..
FROM: THE PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS DEPT.
www.acculotto.com

Tel Number: +31 8000 234 045
 
Congratulations Dear Winner,
 
                              LOTTERY AWARD FINAL  NOTIFICATION:
 
   Europe/ America private international e-games organizers and co-sponsors,ACCULOTTO Group International, officially brings to your notice of the final draw result of the 11th January -2006 ACCULOTTO Wheel E-game which was conducted at our international corporate office complex here in AMSTERDAM,THE NETHERLANDS.
 
 
  Most recently this foundation set up the NEW LOTTERY SCHEME .We use an incredible 3-Point Triangulation System that generates the most accurate,personalized lucky numbers using AccuLotto system.By doing this the foundation seek to courage the use of Internet for academic and business pursuits. It major aim is to promote music,theater,art, literature, projects in the social and political arena with a focus on  health, as well as science, research, and higher education.
 
   You have emerged the 2005 ACCULOTTO.COM promotions award winner of our yearly car give away promotions.Your email which drew the winning number, was selected via our E-games Random  Selection System (ERSS) We hereby wish to inform you that your free car attached with 300.000 EURO in cash are pending your collection.
 
     You have been approved for a payment of 300,000.00euros(THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND EUROS.)and a HONDA FR-V CAR in cash credited to file reference number:IPL/4249859609/WP1 which is deposited with a Finance & Security Company in your favor as beneficiary and covered with HIGH INSURANCE  POLICY.
 
                        Congratulations!!!!!
 
 
You have been entered and drawn and have been awarded because you contacted or included your email address in communications with a high street chain within the last 6 months. We ask that you keep this award personal, till your claims has been processed and your funds remitted to you.  This is part of our  security measures to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of the situation by other participants or impersonators.
 
To begin your claim,do file for the release of your winning by contacting your/our accredited agent:
 
================================================
DR. MRS MOREO EDNA (Foreign Transfer Manager)
TRUST MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE BV.
ACCULOTTO.COM CLAIMING SECURITY AGENCY.
C/ CORDOBA 28089,
AMSTERDAM,NEDERLANDS.

Email:   agent_edna@yahoo.de

 ============================================== 


  They are your agent, and responsible for the processing and transfer of your winnings to you. YOUR SECURITY FILE NUMBER IS W-91237-H067/B4 (keep personal) Remember, your winning must be claimed not later than (24th January -2006). Failure to claim your winning/ fund will be added to  next International lottery program.
 
  Furthermore, should there be any change in your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible. Once again Congratulations.
 
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. EDDIE HEIJN.
ACCULOTTO.COM/LOTTERY CO-ORDINATOR
OFFICIAL SPONSOR:HONDA MOTOR COPERATION(AMSTERDAM)

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