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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: GARCIA PEARL <madridlottery@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:37:32 +0200
Subject: Re:INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT


THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT 19TH JUNE 06
WINNING REF NO: EML/2551256003/05
BATCH CLAIM NO: 14/0017/IPD
CALLE MAYOR 79 MADRID 28922 SPAIN

CLAIM AGENT JOSE MARTINEZ
CONTACT PHONE +34695060029
FAX NUMBER +34940466866

ATTN: THE WINNER
RE: FINAL LOTTERY AWARD NOTIFICATION

We are pleased to inform you of the release today of the results of the EUROMILLIONAIRE SUMMER LOTTERY/MID YEAR HIGHSTAKE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM held on 28th of January 2006.
Your name attached to the ticket number 025 – 11464992 – 750 with serial number 2113 – 05 drew the lucky numbers 13 – 15 – 22 – 37 – 39 – 45 which consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of US$815,960.00 (EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY US DOLLARS) in cash credited to file REF.NO: EML/2551256003/05.This from a total cash prize of US$13,871,320.00 (THIRTEEN MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY US DOLLARS) shared among the seventeen international winners in this category.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with a security company insured in your name. Due to mixed up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your nominated account, as this is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of this program by participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 25,000 names from USA, New Zealand, Europe and Asia as part of our end of year international program, which we conduct once every year. We hope with part of your prize money, you will take part in our end of the year high stake US$1.6 billion international lottery.

To begin your claim, please contact your claims agent, MR JOSE MARTINEZ CONTACT PHONE +34695060029 Foreign Operations Manager, EMUN GRUPO SEGURIDAD S.A ON Email: josemartinez11@walla.com for processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice. Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 23rd JULY 2006. After this date all funds will be returned to the MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y HACIENDA as unclaimed. Also be inform that 5% of your lottery winning belong to EMUN GRUPO S.A as your processing agent, and should be remitted to them only after you have received your winning.
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every of your correspondence with us or your agent Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible. Congratulations again from all members of our staff and thank you for being part of our promotion program.

Sincerely,


VICE PRESIDENT
GARCIA PEARLS

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