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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: "adams meyer" <adamsmey7@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:02:48 +0200
Subject: Contact Agent For Prize Award !!!

Contact Agent For Prize Award !!!
Euromillion Lottery Netherlands
Patenleen 23
2288 EE,Rijwik.
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Ref. #: NLM/WIN/008/05/10/AM
Batch. #: EULO/2907/444/908/06.
Seria. #: LOTT/0091/730/111/00
 
YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY AWARD 2006
       
We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer BALLOTING SWEEPSTAKE held on 29th June 2006. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it.
 
Your email address attached to ticket star number (4-5) drew the EUROMILLION lucky numbers 3-19-26-49-50 which consequently won the draw in the Second category.
 
You have been approve for the star prize of Nine Hundred and Fifty Thausand,Five Hundred euros.. 950,500.00 EUROS
 
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
 
You are advised to keep this winning very confidential until you receive your . 950,500.00 transfered to your a! ccount or optional cheque issuance to you.This is a protective measure to avoid double claiming by people you may tell as we have had cases like this before.
  
  Provide this information below:
1.Name:.....................................................................................
2.Tel......................................Fax................................................
3.Wining Ticket Number:............................................................
4.Reference Number...................................................................
5.Amount Won Information:.........................................................
 
For processing of your winning fund, contact our registered claim agent in addrres below.
MR ADAMS MEYER
NATIONAL TRUST AGENCY
Address: Kraaiennest 16
Amsterdam Z.O
The Netherlands
Tel:+31-647-154-641
E-mail:adamsmeyer001@netscape.net
E-mail:a_meyer@rediffmail.com
  
Rememer, all winning must be claimed not later than 20 days from today.
Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,remember to quote your reference number and batch number in all correspondence.Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
 
ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATION.
 
Best regard,
Mrs. Geda van Burg
Lottery coordinator.

         
This promotional program takes place every year. This year lottery was promoted and sponsored by THE MANAGEMENT OF THE STAATSLOTERIJ COMPANY B.V AND SULTAN  OF BRUNEI, we hope with part of your winning you will take part on our next  year .25 million international lottery.
 
 


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