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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: meike@meikeappelmans50.orangehome.co.uk
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:03:46 +0100 (CET)
Subject: CLAIM YOUR AWARD NOTICE!!!


CLAIM YOUR AWARD NOTICE!!!

LOTTERY WINNING NOTIFICATION/ EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES (ACCREDITED LICENSED
AGENT MR.RAY KARL WILLIAMS EUROMILLIONS LOTTERY AGENCY)
Ref. Number: 9-21-30-39-50-1-3 Batch Number: 3-13-16-20-GF -27
DATE: 13/12/2006
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Euromillions Lottery
Winners International programs held on Friday the 7th of July 2006. Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number TQL18-5-80-7-3-15-22 with serial
number HK52-5-29-45-1 drew lucky numbers 53-15-10-6-30-61 draw No 40114212 with prize No 1581015/HL which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been
approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1000,000.00 (One Million United
States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's 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 25,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three years.
This lottery, was promoted by the software corporation and president of
e-lottery/euro millions to compensate some few individuals with website and
email addresses, we hope that with part of your winning you will take part
in our next year €50 million international lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
Mr. Ray Karl Williams of EUROMILLIONS LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL: +32-484-142-434
Email:euromillionagen2@yahoo.co.uk
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 28th of December 2006.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please
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 of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Vanessa Thomas
(Lottery Coordinator)
N.B
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
Mr. Ray Karl Williams of EUROMILLIONS LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL: +32-484-142-434
Email:euromillionagen2@yahoo.co.uk

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