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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: "E.M.A.W.N" <nesapp@netscape.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:03:10 -0400
Subject: ELECTRONIC MAIL AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION

Government Accredited Licensed Promoters,
Venderloop 1902 AB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
REF: WE67/4360/34
BATCH: 11/4578/GN
Attn:Sir/Madam,

ELECTRONIC MAIL AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 8TH JANUARY 2007. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 653164251591-6011 with serial number
7321410,batch number 51085135,lottery ref number 6376527711 and drew
lucky numbers 4-9-17-36-44-78 which consequently won in the 1st
category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
1000,000.00 Euros (One Million Euros)


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 20,000,000 individual email
addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program
takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by
Association of software producers. we hope with part of your
winning, you will take part in our next year 20 million Euros
international lottery.
====================================================================
To file for your claim, please fill the enclosed form and send it by
email to out lottery paying officer for the processing for your claim
with the information below:

Remittance Department Director,
Armstrong O’Brian
T : + 31 633 78 5380
F : + 31-84-710-9409

E-mail: adganson00@netscape.net

====================================================================
THIS FORM SHOULD BE FILED BY THE LOTTERTY WINNER OF THE STATED FUND
FOR
VERIFICATION BEFORE PROCESSING THE LOTTERY WINNING:
FULL NAME:....................................................
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:..........................................
OCCUPATION:...................................................
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:......................................
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:.........................................
TEL NO:.......................................................
EMAIL:........................................................
TICKET NUMBER:................................................
BATCH NUMBER:.................................................
AMOUNT WON:...................................................
OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS:...........................................


I.......................................HEREBY DECLARE THAT
THE ABOVE DATA ARE TRUE AND IN CASE OF ANY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES MY
NEXT OF KIN HAS RIGHT TO CLAIM MY TOTAL WINNING. GAL PROMOTIONS SHALL
ACT AS MY AGENT IN FACILITATING THE TRANSFER OF MY FUNDS TO ME.

possible. Congratulations once more and thank you for being part of our
promotional program.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically not disqualified.
=============================================================

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Mary Adams
Games/Lottery Coordinator.
Lotto International Netherlands
www.dayzers.nl


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