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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: ha@haher.orangehome.co.uk
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:36:00 +0100 (CET)
Subject: END OF THE YERS AWARD 2006 PUBLICATION RESULT BONAZAA!!!!


FROM STAATSLOTERIJ INTERNATIONAL B.V
AWARD DEPARTMENT.
140 MAARSHOF,3064HA,HILVERSUM,THE NETHERLANDS.
Ref. Number: 34V/27N/30H 03NL
Batch Number: EZ90 556 MB-NL 88
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 23rd of Novenber 2006. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 9933 966987-1280 with serial number 5537-223 drew lucky numbers 2-8-13-16-33-36 which consequently won in the
2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
€950,000.00(nine Hundred And Fifty Thousand Euro)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, 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 40,000 company and 60,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by THE MANAGEMENT OF THE STAATSLOTERIJ COMPANY B.V AND SULTAN OF BRUNEI, we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year €2 million international lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial agent:

Contact Name: ADVOCATEN PHLI MEER
ROTTERDAM.THE NETHERLANDS
TELEPHONE :0031-643-883-453.
ReplyEmail FAX:0031-847-472-484
ReplyEmail FAX:0031-847-480-712

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 30th ofNovenber 2006.After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.Please note inorder to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
Please be informed that all non-resident of NETHERLANDS is required to pay for their non resident processing,Notarization and Endorsement fee for the collection of their winning prize.
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.Josephine owen.
(Lottery Co-ordinator.)

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