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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Prize Department" <info@ukpromoonline.org>
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:06:34 +0000
Subject: YOU ARE OUR 2005 WINNER!!!

The National Lottery Logo                                        

OVERSEAS SUBSCRIBERS AGENTS
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,
Gulf Atlantic SA Company London,United Kingdom

   
 
   CT:INTERNATIONALPROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
    REF:CL/7675213911/05
    BATCH:HME/8561513507.
    MID-DAY
    Dear Winner,
    We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 29th of september,2005 Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 436425795822-5022 with serial number 6614102,batch number 8561513507,lottery ref number 7675213911
and drew lucky winning number 9-6-3 which consequently won in category D(MID-DAY), you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1,750,000.00
(ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND United States 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 40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.
    This promotional program takes place every year.It is an avenue for us to show appreciation to our esteem customers and also to contribute in our own quota in economic development. 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$20million international lottery.
    To file for your claim, please contact our Leasing and Commission agent:    =============================================================
    Gulf Atlantic SA Company.
    London,United Kingdom.
    Contact Person: Dr.Peter Robben,
    Administrative Department
    Email: fredmartins@skim.com
    Tel:+44-703-194-2283    =============================================================
    Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 18th of october,2005. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,you should always adhere to their instructions.
    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,we hope will have been able to make your dreams come true in this new year.
    Note: Any form of delay will jeopardise your winning.
    Yours Sincerely,
    Mrs Maria Gold
    Lottery Coordinator
 
 
N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the Winners will result to disqualification. Any winner below the age of 18years is automatically disqualified.

NOTE: Do not reply this mail. You are to contact your claims officer immediately

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