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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: William Robinson <bulk@evenmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:28:25 +0200
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON 500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS ONLY).


CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON 500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS ONLY).

MARBLE LOTTERY,
Ref. Number: 639/898/002
Batch Number: 430456543-DD23

Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on 26th AUGUST 2006.

Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 278541465006-4872 with serial Number 1772-554 drew lucky numbers 5-14-18-23-33-39 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of 500,000.00 (Five hundred Thousand Pounds Only)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Due to some controversial numbers and email addresses, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until you file for your claim. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some
participants.

All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 companies and 30,000,000 individual e-mail addresses from all over the World. This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by some eminent personalities who do not wish to declare their identity

For security reasons.To file for your claim, please contact your Claims Agent:

Mr RYAN JOHNSON
Email: ryanjohnson@jmail.co.za

Remember, all winning must be filed not later than 27TH AUGUST 2006. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible. Remember all winnings must be claimed not later than 27TH AUGUST 2006. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake In respect of our commitment towards helping the less previledge, we ask that you voluntarily contribute 1% of your Marble winnings to any charity organization you desire at your convinience.

Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being a Winner in our promotional program.

Sincerely,
Mr William Robinson
Lottery Co-ordinator.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 years is automatically disqualified and all winnings

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