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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: cajar_r@handbag.com
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 13:12:32 +0200
Subject: YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY.

Nacional Lotterias Sp
Calle victoria 6-7b
Madrid Branch, Spain.
Reference numbers: PAS/82-AK343842940

YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY.
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of our computer random selection
in Nacional Loterias Sp held May, 3th 2005.Your email address attached to
ticket number 12 16 26 31 37 44 drew the lucky star number which consequently
won the draw in the Second category. You have been approve for the star prize
of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros (250,000,00Euros).CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You are advised to keep this winning very confidential until you receive
your lump prize in your account.This is a protective measure to avoid double
claiming by people you may tell. Now convert your lottery winning notification
into money here in Nacional Loterias Sp.
To file for your claims,please contact our legal department for the process
of legalizing your documents and all prizes must be claimed within three
weeks.
NOTE:You will be required to pay for the Issuance of your Winning Certificate
and Legal Clearance Certificate and if you are under the age of 18, you are
automatically disqualified for this star prize.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs.Liliana Alonzo.
Email:alonzo0@netscape.net








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