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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 Anna Paco <premio_025@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: lotocataluya@aim.com
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 07:33:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENTLY CONTACT MR.DANIEL HARRISON.


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: premio_025@yahoo.com



ESPAÑA HEAD OFFICE

CALLE RAMBLAS DE SUR 2

28002 MADRID, SPAIN



Dear Sir/Madam,


Congratulations!


With utmost joy, we are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lotocatalunya Lottery Programs held on the 27th of may 2006, which drew a cash prize of ?1.733.000 Euro .Your e-mail address attached to Ticket/Code number AES-7301-642-317 with Claim/reference number LCT/14,18,20,21,40,42,C.31

R.7 drew these lucky numbers LBJ-49226- 041-754-64-291, Batch No: OBC-8445-1764-381, which consequently won in the 6th category.



You have been approved to receive a cash prize of ?1.733.000 Euro (One Million Seven Hundred and Thirty Three Thousand) Equivalent in US Dollars $2.231,834 USD (Two Million Two Hundred and Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Four USD). Be advised that due to incessant mix up in cash prize transfer to previous winners, we advise that you keep your winning information confidential until your claim has been processed and released to you.This security measure is critical; its a measure put in place to avoid double claims, transfer and unwarranted abuse of this program by other participants.


METHOD OF SELECTING WINNERS:


Participants were selected anonymously through a private ballot system (computer ballot) from over 35,000 companies and 70,000 individual e-mail addresses all over the world. At the final draw your e-mail address emerged as the winner of our last jackpot.


This is promotional program takes place bi-annually, and it is promoted and sponsored by Orient software corporation (Orient Networks)/LOTOCATALUNYA. It is met to reward some individuals and corporations who have devoted their time and resources surfing the World Wide Web (www) with their email addresses.Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 20th of June, 2006, after the expiration of that time frame, if your funds are not unclaimed, it will be refunded to us and included in our next draws.


For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice and to enable the speedy evaluation and processing of your winnings.we advice that you adhere strictly to procedures, to avoid any disqualification and subsequent cancelation.file for your claim and provide the below information to the Forighn Affair Department for due processing and remittance of your winning prize.



1. Your winning information


2. your full name,home / office address

3. direct telephone/fax numbers

4. amount won

5. lottery date.




We hope you will use part of your cash prize to participate in our next 7 draws in June 2006. Lastly, in order to avoid unnecessary delays/complications with the transfer of your funds to you, please always remember to quote your Code number in all correspondence with our Foreighn Affair Departpment.



To begin your claim.please contact the below info:


Mr. Daniel Harrison

TEL:0034-669-689-779

(0011-34-669-689-779

Email:lotocataluya@aim.com



Furthermore, should there be any change of your present address, please notify us immediately to make the appropriate adjustment.Congratulations from the management and staffs of LOTOCATALUNYA.


Yours faithfully,


MRS. ANNA PACO

LOTTO CATALUNYA


WEBSITE:www.lotocatalunya.net

NOTE: To check the status of your winning prize go to our website

- Mrs Anna Paco


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