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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: Mary Vincent <swisslotto_06@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 02:03:36 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Contact your claims agent


Dear Winner,

As reflected in our first mail to you, this lottery
program has been on-line for so many years till date.
a lot of people have also benefited from it, with
winnings ranging from 5,000, 100,000 Euros and more. this
years program has been designed to give out lump sums
to fewer individuals and corporate winners. Emails
listed on the Internet were picked at random from
different websites, discussion groups and search
engines for the final selection and winning.
Your email address was picked by our automated
computer ballot system, which has been programmed for
this random selection. this has eventually qualified
you for the lump sum jackpot of 4,000,000 Euros.
You are therefore required to either visit our
accredited claims processing agent or contact
them immediately at:

DIAMOND MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Tel:44-772-4508194
Fax:44-870- 490- 0884
Contact: Mr.Collin Lewis.



You are to provide the below details to this
Commission, to enable the speedy evaluation and
Processing of your winnings. we advice that you adhere
Strictly to their procedures to avoid any
disqualifications and subsequent cancellation
1. your full names
2. your full home / office address
3. direct telephone/fax numbers and email

the above detailed information will be absolutely
necessary for the processing of your payment cheques,
drafts or wire transfers.
Please note that this winning is valid for one month
and failure to issue claims after this period will
automatically void your payment. R emember to quote
your ticket number in your future correspondence.
Congratulations and we look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Yours Sincerely.
Mrs.Mary Vincent.
(Lottery Coordinator)



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