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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: "Cargill incorporated" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cargill.donation@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:32:37 +0100
Subject: URGENT NOTIFICACATION

Our Ref: CFQC/EN/10GRT044
Your Ref:

Dear Sir / Madam,

Cargill, founded in 1865 by W.W. Cargill, was conceived with the objective of human growth, education and community development. We are pleased to inform you that, as part of the promotion of our tax year 2010, Cargill is donating the sum of $2 000 000:00 (Two hundred million dollars) only, for the anniversary of the Cargill financial year. This cash is meant to help 100 recipients throughout the world in different categories such as for business, education and personal development and at least 30% to be used by each recipient for the development of their community.

In 2009, Cargill donated the sum of U.S.$ 58 million to non-profit and non-governmental organizations, schools and local community organizations in places where we have a commercial presence.

Based on the selection exercise done at random from all databases and Internet web sites, beneficiaries were selected to receive the sum of US$ 2 000 000:00 (Two million U.S. dollars)only as cash assistance. Therefore, I have the pleasure to inform you that you have been officially chosen by the Cargill promotions board as a beneficiary for the 2010 grants. This is meant for your personal, educational and business development.

You are required to contact your cash aid officer for documentation with the following information and documentation:

Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Contact Address:
Country:
Telephone (s):
Occupation:
Company:
Marital Status:

Payment of cash aids are strictly administered by the respective offices and authorized payment centers of Cargill North America and UK. On behalf of the management of Cargill and the promotions Board , please accept our sincere congratulations.

Sincerely,
Dr. Pero Williams
© 2011 Cargill, Incorporated.
http://www.cargill.com/

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