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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: "Anna Patrick" <annapatrick2000@netscape.net> (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 23:03:08 +0100
Subject: SWEEPSTAKE PROMOTION

SWEEPSTAKE PROMOTION.
CALLE/ ACALA EL-BUENO,
54420 1169 MADRID-SPAIN.

FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on 10-01-2005 .Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 00-1218-90 with serial number 134734,
batch number 24/00319/IPD ,lottery reference number LP/183031333540 and drew lucky numbers 14-17-24-25-29-30
which consequently won in category 3RD, You have therefore been approved for a lump sum of EUROS € 708.689,8 ( SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHT THOUSAND,SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY- NINE EUROS EIGHT CENTS ONLY)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 company and 14,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world .
ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AFRICA ,EUROPE AND AMERICA. This promotional program
takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software producers.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial agent:
===============================================
Mr. Luic Harris
Tel: +34-655-387-827
Email: luicharris@yahoo.es

OPERATIONS MANAGER.
20 - 24 CALLE VANDARAS
S.A MADRID SPAIN.



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Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 16 days. 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.


Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Anna Patrick ,
Lottery Coordinator.


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