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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: MAIL PACES <infodept@lpaces.orangehome.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 01:46:13 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: <<2006 STAATSLOTERIJ. NL EMAIL AWARD>>



Esteemed Winner!!

This is to notify you that your email address has won the 2006 STAATSLOTERIJ. NL ((1 Million Euros))lottery..

YOUR WINNING DETAILS
Ref No: CHN/2551256007/11
Batch No: 14/0017/IPD
serial No: GMLA2-003
Ticket No: 12033
Lucky No: 425448/7785

To file for claim please fill and return the form below stating your aforementioned references.
1.Name:
2.Address:
3.Marital Status:
4.Occupation:
5.Age:
6.Sex:
7.Nationality:
8.Country Of Residence:
9.Telephone Number:
10.Fax Number:

To begin your claim, do file for the release of
your winning by contacting our accredited agent:

MR. DAVID SMITH
Foreign Transfer Manager,
Tel#:+44 701 113 4113
Tel#:+44 703 184 9661
Fax: +44 870 471 5753
Email:davsmith_stnll@yahoo.co.nz


Congratulations once more and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Yours faithfully
Mrs.Thessy Van Vart
Online Co-Ordinator.

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