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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: "CHEVROLET COMPANY UK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <chevrolet_claimsdesk@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:09:59 +0530
Subject: ****OUR REF: GBMF/UKG/VOL/0740/014***

CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES COMPANY
Chevrolet UK Ltd, Griffin House,
UK1-101-135, Osborne Road,
Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 3YT
Register company number: 4533384
www.chevrolet.co.uk
Telephone: +448712340169
 
STAR PRIZE WINNER
This is to inform you that you have won a BRAND NEW Chevrolet Cruze 2012 CAR and  a cash prize of (£500,000 00 GBP). The car comes with a special CHEVROLET INSURANCE Cover for one whole year that is till the next promotion. It also comes with a one year warranty and FREE repairs at any CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES depot or service centre worldwide. Your Batch No: 515944052/166 and Winning No: 1544 make you as one of the lucky winner in our 2014 NEW YEAR Charity bonanza. You are to contact our claim agent on this Email:(chevrolet_claimsdesk@hotmail.com ) with the below details for claims.
Please Fill the Information below:
A Scan copy of your Identification (Driving License or any Valid I.D Proof) is needed
1. Full Name:
2. Full Address:
3. Occupation:
4. Age: 
5. Sex:  
6. Country:  
7. Winning Email:
8. Mobile Number:
                                             
Contact Person: Mr. Craig Cheetham
Contact Email: chevrolet_claimsdesk@hotmail.com
Phone Number: +448712340169
Congratulation On Your Winnings.

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