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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "james kennedy" <jameskennedyuk1@msn.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 01:23:18 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATION

OVERSEAS AFRO/EURO SAKE LOTTERY.
REF NUMBER: OSL/653/029/03
BATCH NUMBER: at-040-SB06-03
File no:OSL/9080118308/02

Dear Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the lucky winners of the
OVERSEA AFRO/EURO SEEK LOTTERY held on the 18th december 2005. Your e-mail
address is attached to ticket number 2752246389-532 with serial number
652-662 which drew lucky numbers 7-14-18-23-31-45 and consequently won in
the 1st category.

You have been approved as the beneficiary for a lump individual payout of
($2.5000, 00. USD) Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars.Based on our guidelines, regulations and privacy policy, we strongly
advice that you should keep your winning information confidential until your
file for your claim and the subsequent processing concluded.

It's worthy of note, that all participants were selected through a computer
ballot system drawn from all over the world. THIS OVERSEAS AFRO/EURO SAKE
LOTTERY takes place every three years and please be informed that all
winners are liable for notarization and administrative charges.
To file for your claim, please contact your claim adviser/officer:
Chief Cordinator: JAMES KENNEDY[jameskennedy_uk1@yahoo.com]

For processing and remittance of your cash to a designated account of your
choice. Remember, all winnings must be claim not later than 31th of january
, 2006, after this date, unclaimed funds will be returned to the
International Lotto, you should contact advocate.JAMES KENNEDY about the
claimant procedures, send your fax and telephone to James Kennedy , this
will enable his office to update you the Beneficiary.

Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please
remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers,also send him all
your contact informations and you ID Card. Furthermore, should there be any
change of address do inform the advocate JAMES KENNEDY as soon as possible.
JAMES KENNEDY is responsible for the processing of your approved file to the
bank for payment.

Congratulations once again, from all members of staff and thank you for
being part of our promotions program.
Once again congratulations.
Sincerely,
Mr.JAMES KENNEDY [Promotion Manager]


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