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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: "MICROSOFTLOTTERY PROMOTION" <msword_promotion07@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:04:51 +0000
Subject: MICROSOFT COURIER CONTACT DETAILS BELOW (DELIVERY DEPT).

MICROSOFT MEGA JACKPOT LOTTERY UNITED KINGDOM. LONDON.

BANK OF ENGLAND/MICROSOFT HOUSE, LONDON.

Director: Mr. Andrew Gregry III

PHONE # 00944) 703 184 9317

PHONE # 00944) 703 184 8947

PHONE # 00944) 703 185 0798

FAX   # 00944) 700 598 0586

 

 

Hello Cash Winner,

 

 

 

       I received your mail and I am happy to say Congratulations once again, we are indeed pleased to have you as one of our winners. I have forwarded your winning check of GBP5.5million to the courier firm (Global Courier Express) that will handle the delivery. It will be delivered to you on the appropriate date chosen by you (status of delivery) after you have taken care of the required cost. This is due to the insurance and other measure taken to secure your prize. Do make sure you call the courier firm to confirm the receipt of your prize delivery. You are to proceed to your bank with the check to cash it once you receive it. You advised to work with them.

 

 

You are to contact the courier firm at once with the following data information of yours:

 

1. REFERENCE NUMBER:

2. CHIP NUMBER:

3. FULL NAMES:

4. DELIVERY ADDRESS:

5. TELEPHONE NUMBER:

6. FAX NUMBER:

7. COUNTRY:

8. WINNING EMAIL ADDRESS:

9. NAME OF PROMOTION: MICROSOFT MEGAJACKPOT EMAIL PROMOTION

10. YOUR CLAIMS OFFICER: Mr. Brad Washington Jr.

 

Below are their contact details:

 

GLOBAL COURIER EXPRESS

DIRECTOR: DAVID BROWN

Phone: +44-7040101161, +442070600938

Fax: +44-8709503299

Handling Officer: Mr. David Brown.

Email: customer@globalexp.co.uk

Email:  gexpresscourierruk04@yahoo.com

 

        

You will be given three different delivery statues to choose one, you have the right to choose one delivery status, and this is mostly done to meet what your pocket can pay for. Details of the required cost will be communicated to you by the courier firm once you contact them. You are to keep me fully informed on all developments you make with the courier firm because that way, I can instruct you on what to do and how to go about every step, it is very important.

 

    The courier is reliable and fast in delivery of parcel. Be careful of scam artist they are every where you should make sure you keep your winning numbers and this whole winnings as a secret as the prize money is no longer with us it has been forwarded to the courier firm. Some people might just go to the courier firm with all your details claiming they are the actual winner to claim your prize. So be careful of everybody around you. We have seen many situations of double claim and most times it is either one of their family member or a friend. They most times tell you to forget about it. So be careful, I wish you the best in life with your prize (money).

 

Sincerely,

 

Mr. Brad Washington Jr.

Claims Processor.

 

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                              WARNING!!!                                 

ANY MAIL RECIEVED OF THIS SUCH WITH ANY OTHER TRADE MARK OR ADDRESS SHOULD BE FOWARDED TO YOUR CLAIMS AGENT IMMEDIATELY; THIS WILL HELP US TO FIGHT SCAM AND LOTTERY IMPOSTERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED CO-OPERATION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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