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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: eurocasal_winning1@handbag.com
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 23:23:06 +0100
Subject: Eurocasal Lotto Promotion International

Eurocasal Lotto Promotion International
Madrid,Spain.
Ref. Number: 132/756/4534
Batch number: 638901527-AMB/02

RE/ AWARD NOTIFICATION: FINAL NOTICE
Sir/ Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the lottery result winners Eurocasal
International programmes held on 27th December 2004. Your e-mail address
was attached to ticket number 278511465896-6452 with your serial number
3772-554 drew you a lucky number 3-14-18-23-31-45 which consequently won
in the first category,you are therefore been approved for lump sum pay out
of US$ 1,000,000(Onemillion United states Dollars) CONGRATULATIONS ! ! !
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, you are advised to keep your winning
information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money
remitted to your nominated bank. This is part of our security protocol to
avoid double claims and unwarranted abuse of this programme by some participants.
All participants were selected through an e-mail balloting. This promotional
programme takes place every three years.To file for your claim, please contact
our Claim agent:

CAPITAL SECURITY SERVICES
Mr.WILSON Clark
E-mail:infocapital100@netscape.net
TEL:0034 650 241 611

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 14th January,
2005.Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch
number in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any
change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
Once again congratulations.
Best regards,
Mrs. Emily Simon,
Lottery coordinator.


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