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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: dayzers lottery <dayzers@dayzerslottery.orangehome.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:19:20 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: AWARD! AWARD! YOU WON!.


AWARD! AWARD! YOU WON!.
EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO KRASLOTEN LOTTERY)
http://www.kraslot.nl/contact/verkooppunten.html
Ref. Number: 182/524/7397
Batch Number: 3142-7786-UG 28
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 12th of September 2006.
Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 310863974- with serial
number 190-422-744 drew lucky numbers 7-8-17-22-25-40, which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved
for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000.00 (One Million United States
Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's we ask that you keep your
winning information confidential until your claims has been processed
and your money Remitted to you.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and
Unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
>From over 30,000 company and 60,000,000 individual email addresses and
names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place
every three years.
This lottery, was promoted by the software corporation to compensate
Some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that
with
part of your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million
international lottery.
*****************************************************************
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
Mr. Joe De Brawn of KRASLOTEN LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL: 0031-644-771-498
Email: infokrasloten1@aim.com
******************************************************************
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 5th of October
2006.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications
Please 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.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for
Being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Barbra Sullivan
(Lottery Coordinator)

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