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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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Fraud email example:

From: zeemaninter@handbag.com
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:17:07 +0100
Subject: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/ PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT.


NATIONAL LOTTO PLUS ONE (INTERNATIONAL INTERNET EXTRA AWARD
PROGRAM) (ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO NATIONAL LOTTERY COMPANY THE,

NETHERLANDS HOST COMPANY)

Ref. Number: D2L/102/633/0110
Batch Number: 02237/4400-CC14

FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONAL LOTTERY COORDINATOR,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/ PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT.



CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Dear winner,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 30th of October. 2004. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 1942896-9032 with serial number 3001490 drew lucky
numbers 11-0-17-31-60- 75-9 which consequently won in the 1st category,
you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1,000,000.00(One
Million United States Dollars)

CONGRATULATIONS ones more!!! Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we
ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims
has been processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security
protocol to avoid double claiming and
unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.

Please be informed that all non-resident of Holland is required to pay
for their non -residence processing/application fee prior to the
collection of their winning prize. Which is subject to your country of origin.

All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names
from all over the world, names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe,
North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia as part of International Promotions
Program. This promotional program takes place every three year {3Years}.


This lottery was promoted by the software corporation to compensate
some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope with part
of your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million international
lottery. Please note that your lucky winning numbers falls within our European
booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in your play coupon
to file in for your claims, please contact the company attorney.

Mr. Dan Van Dorek,
Fiduciary Agent
Telefoon straat, 143
Eindhoven-The Netherlands.
Tel:+31-630-353 568
Fax:+31-619-840-623
E-mail: vandorekchambers@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than (8th
November.2004) and Winning claims begins (1st November. 2004}. After this
date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note
in order to avoid unnecessary delays and Complications please remember to
quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of address do

Inform our agent as soon as possible. Congratulations once more from
our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional
program.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Jennifer Donald.
Lottery Coordinator
National Lottery Program.





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