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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 Claims" <infoclaim16@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:52:11 +0000
Subject: FROM STAATSLOTERIJ INTERNATIONAL S.A AWARD 2005.

FROM STAATSLOTERIJ INTERNATIONAL S.A
AWARD DEPARTMENT.
110 MAARSHOF,3064HA,MADRID SPAIN.
Ref. Number: 43V/37N/3H 3NL
Batch Number: EZ93 556 MB-NL 47

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 14th of November 2005. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 9923 977987-1390 with serial number
6637-332 drew lucky numbers 2-8-13-26-33-46 which consequently won in the
2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
€710,000.00(Seven Hundred And Ten Thousand Euro)

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

This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted
and sponsored by THE MANAGEMENT OF THE STAATSLOTERIJ COMPANY B.V AND SULTAN
OF BRUNEI, we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next
year €2 million international lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial agent:

BARRISTER
MADRID,THE SPAIN.
TELEPHONE:0034-651-357-108.
FAX NO: 0034-653-337-683
Reply Email: marcel202_bodgand@yahoo.com


Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 25th of November 2005.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note inorder to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember
to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.

Please be informed that all non-resident of NETHERLANDS is required to pay
for their non resident processing,Notarization and Endorsement fee for the
collection of their winning prize.

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.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs.Samuela Samson.
(Lottery Co-ordinator.)


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