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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: Canadian Lotto Result <endofmonth8@resultsnotification2009.co.cc>
Reply-To: canadianlottoagent@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 04:48:02 -0700
Subject: Your Email Emerged


CONGRATULATIONS!!

Your Email Emerged

YOUR EMAIL WON $1,000,000.00USD,

We are pleased to inform you about your e-mail that won **$1,000,000.00
USD** in the Lottery Draw held on Saturday 1st August,2009, from the
Canadian International Lottery TO CLAIM YOU WON FUND,

CONTACT YOUR CLAIMS AGENT AT:
Agent Name.:Mr PETER MOORE
E-mail.: canadianlottoagent@gmail.com
Telephone.:+2348039410624


This Is Your Application Form, Fill And Send To Him!
First Name............ Last Name................
Age & Sex............. Country ..............
Occupation.:........... Telephone Number..............

Signed.
Mary Jack (Mrs.)

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