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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: jerryannie@handbag.com
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:30:58 +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: NLH/522/432/0110
Batch Number: H4765/554-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
17 of February, 2005 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, this 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.AILLMAN STEVE,
Fiduciary Agent
Address: Telefoon straat, 143
Haarlem-The Netherlands.
Tel: +31- 619 050 930
E-mail:agentcenter1@netscape.net


Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
(28th of February, 2005) and Winning claims begins (18 of February, 2005}
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,
MR. ANNIE JERRY.
Lottery Coordinator
National Lottery Program.

























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Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005.
Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/flights/
Bargain holidays - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/holidays/




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