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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: "vanessa thomas" <dayzernl0002@sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:23:45 +0000
Subject: AWARD CLAIM NOTIFICATION CONTACT YOUR CLAIM AGENT

AWARD CLAIM NOTIFICATION CONTACT YOUR CLAIM AGENT
 

 WEBSITE:www.superbal.nl
SUPERBAL EMAIL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS
FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
SUPERBAL INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE
AWARD DEPT.TEL/FAX 0031 847 301 119
EMAIL:
infosuperbal@netscape.net
www.superbal.nl
                                                                                         DATE: 21ST MARCH  2006
REF NO: 200793/07/OMS
BATCH NO: XXPDB/00602
ATTN: BENEFICIARY  (200793/07/OMS)
 
                                          AWARD CLAIM FINAL NOTIFICATION
 
We are pleased to inform you the release today of the result of the SUPERBAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM (YEAR BONANZA 2006) of which results was release on 21ST MARCH  2006.
Your name attached to the ticket number 025-11464992-750 with serial number 2449-05 drew the lucky number 13-15-22-37-39-47, which consequently won the lottery in the 1st category.
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of €1.000.000.00 (ONE MILLION EURO ONLY) in cash credited to file REF NO: 200793/07/OMS and BATCH NO: XXPDB/00602. This is from a total cash prize of €15.000.00.00 (FIFTEEN MILLION EURO ONLY) shared among the fifteen international winners in this category.
CONGRATULATION!!!!
Your fund is now deposited with a SECURITY COMPANY insured to your name. Due to mix up of some addresses and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your nominated bank account, as this is a part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of this program by participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 25,000 names from AMERICA, ASIA, AFRICA, EUROPE and NEW ZEALAND. As part of our end of year international program, which we conduct once every year, we hope with a part of your prize money, you will take part in this year-end of year Bonanza high stake US$1.6 Billion international lottery.
To begin your prize claim, contact your claims agent,
MR. WOUTERS WILLEM RICHARD,
Foreign Operation Manager
AEGON FINANCE S.A NETHERLANDS 
TEL: 0031-633-735-123
FAX: 0031-847-301-112
For the processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice. Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 20TH APRIL 2006. After this date all funds will be returned to the MINISTRY ECONOMY HOLLAND as unclaimed. Also, for your information, 10% of your won prize belongs to IBERO PROMOTION the company that bought the lottery ticket on your behalf, as a part of their commission. This commission will be paid to Manager SUPERBAL E-MAIL LOTTERY PROMOTION only after you have received your fund in your designated account.
NOTE: ALL NON RESIDENT SHOULD CONTACT THE LAW LEGAL AGENT FOR THE NOTORISATION AND ENDORSEMENT AT THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF THIER WINNING FUND IS MADE TO THEM, PLEASE CONTACT THE LEGAL APPROVED AGENT TO NOTORISE AND ENDORSE YOUR FILE ON THE TELEPHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform us as quickly as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program. 
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Jossi Cole
GROUP CORDINATOR
(SUPERBAL E-MAIL LOTTERY PROMOTIONS)
 
You must be 16 or over to play or claim a prize


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