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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: "Mrs. Blanca Fernandez" <euro_million_promo@yahoo.es>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 17:59:24 +0200
Subject: YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY AWARD 2006


Euro Millón Lotería Español
Pollazo, Área Añadí
155, 28090 Madrid. Spain
Winning Ref. Nº: ESM/WIN/008/05/10/MA
Winning Batch. Nº: EULO/2907/444/908/06.

RE:YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY AWARD 2006

We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer BALLOTING SWEEPSTAKE held on 5th may 2006. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it.

Your email address attached to ticket star number (4-5) drew the
EUROMILLION lucky numbers 3-19-26-49-50 which consequently won the draw in the 2nd category. You have been approve

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

You are advised to keep this winning very confidential until you receive your lump prize in your account or optional cheque issuance to you. This is a protective measure to avoid double claiming by people you may tell as we have had cases like this before, Your are asked to contact your claim agent with the detailed information below.

1.Name:
2.Telephone and Fax Number:
3.Wining Ticket Number:
4.Reference and Batch Numbers :

For processing of your winning fund, contact our registered claim agent in address below.
DR ROBERT DANIEL
Euro Securities S.L
Tel:+34- 686-401-693
E-mail: eurosecurities@Safe-mail.net
Adres: Venda de América 12 Madrid Spain

Furthermore, all winning must be claimed not later than 30th May, 2006.Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch number in all correspondence. Should there be any change of address do inform our agent Dr Robert Daniel.We hope with part of your winning you will take part on our next year €2 million international lottery.

Best regard,
Mrs. Blanca Fernandez
Lottery coordinator.(+34-911-849-945)


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