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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 about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "vannesa thomas" <vannesath061@sympatico.ca>
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:56:54 +0000
Subject: AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION PRIZE!!


AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION PRIZE!!

Batch No: WD34/0105/06RN
Your Ref: NL/565457014/06
Our Ref: NL/4617/06



Dear Lucky Winner,

RE: BONUS LOTTERY PROMOTION PRIZE AWARDS WINNING NOTIFICATION

We are pleased to notify you officially of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 19th of March 2006 as part of our
Promotional programs for the year 2006. Your e-mail address attached to
ticket number 77007742781005-18721 with reference number 414-3721060 drew
winning numbers 5-88-87-97-11-45 and credited to batch number 121452, which
consequently won in the 3rd category via our electronic ticket as stated
above. You have therefore been approved for a pay out of 1,000,000.00 Euros
(One Million Euros Only).

The Total funds have now been deposited and insured with our affiliate
security firm (Bank) for transfer into your nominated bank account either
by means of wire transfers through any of our correspondent banks or any
other means suitable to you. We also advice that you keep your winning
information very confidential as our security policy demands to avoid double
claims/impersonation and unwarranted abuse of this program by some
individuals. All participants were selected through a random computer ballot
system drawn from over 800,000 company and 1,000,000 individual email
addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes
place annually and we hope with part of your winning you will take part in
our next year 20 Million Euros International Lottery.

This lottery is promoted and sponsored by software corporations and other
private organizations to help individuals generate fortunes which would
encourage them to expand their business frontiers thereby creating more
opportunities and assisting with humanitarian concerns within their
immediate environment. Please Note that winnings must be claimed not later
than 7 working days after this date all unclaimed funds will be included in
our next program. In order to avoid complications always quote your
reference number in all Correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform us as soon as
possible. Congratulations from our organization and thank you for being part
of our promotional program.

To file for your claim, please contact the lotto agency in charge of
Verifications and approvals.

OVERSEA CONSULTANT
Mr. Jasu Daniel
Email: overseaconsultan@netscape.net
Phone: +31-613-189-528


Sincerely yours,
Mrs. MONALISA ANDERSON
Director. International Promotions Unit,
THE NETHERLANDS OVERSEAS LOTTERY,
Lloyds Complex, 1091ps, Amsterdam Zuidooeast,
Amsterdam,The Netherlands.
Batch No: WD34/0105/06RN
Your Ref: NL/565457014/06
Our Ref: NL/4617/06


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