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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" <dayzersnl112321@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:14:23 +0000
Subject: EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES

EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO DAYZERS LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL)

Ref. Number: 087/109/2208
Batch Number: 4444-7993-JA 4L
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 23rd March, 2006. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 15666040- with serial number 5185-888 drew lucky
numbers 2-34-90-57-1101 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000.00 (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 15,000
company and 10,000,000 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 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 USD15 million international
lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIARY AGENT:
MR. LUIS MARTINS OF DAYZERS LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL.
TEL: +31-626-396-210
Email: dayzersclaimdep@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 7th of April 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 yours,
Mr Peter Williams.
(Lottery Coordinator)


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