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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: EQUITY LOTTERY AGENCY <equitylot@netscape.net>
Reply-To: equitylotto@netscape.net
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:54:04 +0100
Subject: PRIZE RELEASE INFORMATION


PRIZE RELEASE INFORMATION
FINAL NOTICE EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT MR.FRANK MORGAN EQUITY TRUST LOTTERY AGENCY)
Ref. Number:2-3-54-7320-3-0 Batch Number:1-33-96-GF 99

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Equity Trust Lottery Winners International programs held on Monday the 16th of Feb, 2006. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number KD16-3-44-27-71-88-77 with serial number DC 44-6-31-90-6 drew lucky numbers 81-5-2-19-30-67 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's 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 25,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three years. This lottery, was promoted by the software corporation and president of e-lottery/Equity to compensate some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that with part of your winning you will take part in our next year 50 million international lottery.

To file for your claim, please
contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
MR. FRANK MORGAN OF EQUITY TRUST LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL: +34-666-947-509
FAX:+34-911-311-890
Email: equitylotto@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 28th of Feb, 2006. 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 staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely,
Mrs.Vanessa Thomas.
(Lottery Coordinator)

N.B
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
MR. FRANK MORGAN OF EQUITY TRUST LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL: +34-666-947-509
FAX:+34-911-311-890
Email: equitylotto@netscape.net






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