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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: info@lotteryuniversal.com
Reply-To: mrs_suzzytaylor@yahoo.com
Date: August 26, 2005
Subject: AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION.(CONGRATULATIONS).

From: Mrs. Susanne Taylor.

Universal Lotto Org.

2499 Glades Rd. Suite 313

Boca Raton, FL 33431

USA.



Universal Lotto Org.

74 Bridge Street,

Manchester, M3 2RJ

UK.



Reference number: 900/UL921

Serial number: UL51007



WINNING NOTIFICATION



We are happy to announce to you the draw of the Universal Lotto Organization. Lottery programs which was held on the 23rd of August, 2005 in Florida USA. Your e-mail address was matched to Serial number UL51007 drew the winning: 00/UK/28/17/44, which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category.



You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$1,276,000.00 (One Million Two Hundred and Seventy Six Thousand United States

Dollars Only) in cash credited to file ULO/9080332651/05.This is from a total cash prize of US$21,000,000.0 (Twenty One Million United States Dollars) shared amongst the first Fifteen (15) lucky winners in this category all over the globe. In this our newly introduced programme, no purchase is necessary. To participate in Universal Lotto Organization Lotto online, you must have a valid email address. Selections are done automatically through our machine to select through extraction, the first twelve million email addresses and then selection of Fifteen randomly. The twelve million will be entered to the Present Draw. Email addresses that Match all 5 (five) Numbers in Correct Order, in any drawing shall be winners and will receive Grand Cash Prize of $600 to $250,000, $1,276,000 and $3,276,000.00 Depending on the Promo. All Winners are asked to submit email addresses, their names, phone numbers and physical addresses. Each Winner must use a unique email address, i.e. two peopl
e cannot use a shared email account to claim Universal Lotto Organization Lotto Prize. The contest is open to anyone with a valid email address - anywhere in the world.



Winners are selected in a random drawing to be conducted online automatically, by 6/60 lottery secured and audited software. All winners will be notified by e-mail, several times, and requested to verify their names addresses. If a winner fails to respond after 30 days, they forfeit their claim. Prizes are paid by bank check and Bank Transfer depending on the category. Delivery of prizes takes only 10 days, after winner\'s notification of his/her name, phone and physical address.



Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our Euro/Asian booklet representative office in Florida/Manchester as indicated in your winning coupon. In view of this, your US$1,276,000.00 (One Million Two Hundred and Seventy Six Thousand United States Dollars Only) would be released to you by our payment center in New York/London. Our Payment Center will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your winning amount as soon as you contact them. This promotion takes place annually. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information strictly confidential till your claims is processed and your winning amount is remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements.



Please be informed that all winning must be claimed before 30 days received this information and to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference/serial numbers in any correspondences with us or our payment center. Also, double winner will only allowed to claim one of his/her prize. You are advised to acknowledge the receipt of this information in order to give you a guide line on how to contact our payment center in New York/London.



Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program that has successfully won this competition. Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery Program Organized by Universal Lotto Organization.



Sincerely,

Mrs. Susanne Taylor.



N.B: Any review, Retransmission, dissemination or other use of this Information, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information, by person or entities other than the Intended recipient is prohibited.






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