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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: powerball officer <powerballclaims_5@yahoo.gr>
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:55:18 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: VERIFICATION PROCESS/REQUIRED DETAILS


VERIFICATION PROCESS/REQUIRED DETAILS
Attn: Sir/Madam,
This e-mail confirms safe receipt of your e-mail and the contents therein. I write this communiqu&eacute; to duly inform you that you have been assigned a payment of one million euros as one of the winners of our lottery promotions organized in the United Kingdom under our worldwide promotional program.
The aim of this lottery is to promote world peace and the globalization of the Internet. Participant (e-mail addresses) of this lottery promotion were drawn randomly form the Internet, upon which a raffle draw was conducted and seventeen winners emerged fortuitously. These seventeen lucky winners have been assigned a lump sum payment of one million euros each. To facilitate the swift transfer of these funds to you I have been assigned as your claims officer, I will duly intimate you of all required modalities that must be formalized towards your funds release.
Subject to your funds release you are required to fill out the below mentioned FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11. This will enhance the verification and subsequent approval of your payment. Be informed that you have seven days from the day of acceptance of the FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11 to procure your winnings, as failure to comply with the abovementioned directive will result in your winning prize been returned as unclaimed to the organizers of this sweepstake lottery.
This sweepstake lottery was organized in the UNITED KINGDOM under all stated rules and regulations guiding the transfer of large sums of money as instructed by the FINANCIAL SERVICE AUTHORITY which is the finance infrastructure set in place by the government of the UNITED KINGDOM to monitor the cash flow in and out of the country in view of the bomb explosion that occurred in London. Hence, it has become absolutely imperative that all winners notarize their winnings in a court of competent jurisdiction here in London upon which certification will be issued from the fiscal authority of the UNITED KINGDOM and approval garnered for funds release.
Please note that the Verification process usually takes between 24-48 hrs, depending on how swiftly you have the filled out form returned to us. Upon completion of this Verification Process/Screening, we would contact you with further details on when you shall be receiving your funds in your nominated bank account.
Please have your FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11 sent in immediately and await further contact from us. Note also that there is a maximum allowable time by law, for which we can hold these funds here unclaimed. Be informed that failure to receive your FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11 within 24-48hrs of receipt of this e-mail will result in your payment being delayed or your funds returned to source. Also make sure that you have a valid form of identification sent with the FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11. You should accompany the FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11 with either the information page of your International Passport, Drivers License or your National ID. Your winning will be conveyed by the method opted in the funds release verification form upon verification and approval by the fiscal authority of the UNITED KINGDOM.
FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11
FIRST NAME…………………………
LAST NAME………………………….
AGE……………………………………
SEX……………………………………
COUNTRY………………………&#8230;…
NATIONALITY………………………
OCCUPATION………………………
ADDRESS………………………&#8230;...
TELEPHONE NO……………………….
FAX NO………………………&#8230;…………..
E-MAIL ………………………&#8230;……
NEXT OF KIN………………………
MODE OF TRANSFER:
1) TELEGRAPHIC BANK TRANSFER
2) DIPLOMATIC COURIER
Congratulations once more and good luck.
Best wishes
Claims officer.
TELEPHONE: + 4470 1112 1986


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