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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: "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 19:01:10 +0100
Subject: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Dear winner,

We hereby urge you to claim the winning amount quickly as this is a monthly lottery and keep your winnings secret for now. Your email address emerged along side 2 others as a 2nd category winner in this year's Annual Online Promotion Draw.Your email has won ?550,000.00 Pounds, in Fifa World Cup Promotion 2014.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is still some way off, but the eyes of the footballing family have already turned to the five-time FIFA World Cup-winning nation, which last hosted the finals in 1950, more than 60 years ago. Brazilians are justifiably renowned for their near-obsession with the world’s favorite sport, and there’s no mistaking the keen sense of anticipation ahead of 2014.

To begin the verification process of your prize, you are required to fill and send back the Payment Release Form below by Email: fifa2014worldcup@consultant.com

FORM NO. UK-ox/y56g231/ 766p

1. FULL NAMES OF BENEFICIARY:
2. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
3. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
4. MOBILE NUMBER /FAX NUMBERS:
5. SEX:
6. OCCUPATION:
7. MARITAL STATUS:
8. NATIONALITY:
9. COUNTRY:
10.AMOUNT WON:
11.CLAIMS OPTION:

The means which you would like to receive your winning prize, with these options: Through

1. On-line Bank Transfer ( )
2. Courier Delivery service ( )

Congratulations once again on your winnings!!!

Name: Ms. Monica Cupido
Tel: +44-793-7607-899
E-mail: fifa2014worldcup@consultant.com
Online Sweepstakes Coordinator ©Copyright 2014

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