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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: "Mr Lee Johnson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kiasoulpromotion@mail2world.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:07:37 -0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON!!!
Ref Number: OLUK/9330/16454
Batch Number: VC/32/I22D1141

Dear Internet User,

We are happy to announce to you that your email address have won you cash prize of $350,000.00 United State Dollars and a KIA's brand new 2009 Soul Car. Please contact the claims officer for more information.
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Contact: Mr. Lee Johnson
Call Tel No 0086 137-9060-4683
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Ensure to Provide us with your personal information
1. Please quote your Reference number in all correspondence with the claims officer.
2. Indicate your Full Name:
3. Address:
4. Country:
5. Telephone:
6. Mobile:
7. Fax Number:
8. Occupation:
9. Age:

Approval #KIASOULXX72 2010)
** NOTE: All replies concerning your claims should be sent to e-mail: kiasoulpromotion@mail2world.com.kiasoulpromotion@mail2world.com
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This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain
privileged information or confidential information or both. If you
are not the intended recipient please delete it and notify the sender.
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