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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: helman2@handbag.com
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:42:12 +0200
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION HELMAN LOTTERY

HELMAN INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY STAKE NL
KEKERAAN1239
1104 WD AMSTERDAM
Email: Helmanlottery@netscape.net



FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
HELMAN LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE
AWARD DEPT.
REF:HW2/10-4-99/05
ATTN:lucky Winner


WINNING NOTIFICATION NOTICE

Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International
programs held on the 8/6/2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number
674082ADF with serial number A-770829,batch number D-740644,lottery ref number
3854388 and drew lucky numbers 12-36-39 which consequently won in the 2nd
category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of $2.5
Million ( TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS)

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 30,000 company
and 10,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.

This promotional program takes place every year.
This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software
producers.
we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our
next year US$20 million international lottery. To file for your claim, please
contact our fiducial agent {MR. PAUL COKER ) of the,

HELMAN LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL:+31-655-941-366
Email:helmanlottery@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 8th. of 2005.JULY 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 staffand thank you for being
part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Berge Frank.
Lottery Coordinator.


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