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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: anna rossan <anna_rossman@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 02:05:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: CONFIRMATION


From: Mrs. Anna Rossman
No: 125 St Michael's Street
Plot 2A Harrison Drive
Ontario Canada.

Email: canadian_lottery2005@yahoo.com
Email: anna_rossman@yahoo.com
Email: canada_lottery_05@yahoo.com
Customer Service: 680 NCA 85914
Ref:EAAL/851OYHI/04
Batch No Lotto 6/49
Draw Coupon: Match 6+B

WINNING NOTIFICATION

Dear

We wish to inform you that, we have Approved that you
are one of our winner. We Will attach to your mail the
Award Certificate and Insurance Certificate. (bancadeRoma Italy) will contact you for further details,
to enable them transfer your fund.


Best Regards

Mrs. Anna Rossman




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