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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: lottuknational@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:44:32 +0100
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION

The National Lottery
PO Box 1010
Liverpool
L70 1NL
United Kingdom.
Ref: XYL /26510460037/05
Batch: 24/00319/IPD



WINNING NOTIFICATION

We happily announce to you the draw (#1071) of the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY,
online Sweepstakes International program held on Wednesday 20th Jenuary 2007
2006. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 01323162002577 with
Serial number A02509 drew the lucky numbers: 02 06 18 36 37 44 19
(Bonus ball) which subsequently won you the lottery in the category
i.e match 6 plus bonus . You have therefore been approved to claim a
total sum of £1,000 000 (one Million Britain pounds sterlings) in cash
credited to file XYL/26510460037/05

This is from a total cash prize of £7,596,411 (Seven Million, Five
Hundred And Ninety Six Thousand, Four Hundred And Eleven Pounds Sterling)
shared amongst the Three (3) lucky winners in this category "B" i.e match 6
plus bonus. All participants for the online version were selected
randomly from World Wide Web sites through computer draw system and
extracted from over 100,000 unions, associatons and co-oporate bodies that are
listed online.

This promotion takes place Twice weekly (Wednesdays and Saturday).
Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European
booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in your play coupon. In
view of this, your £1,000 000 (One Million Pounds Sterling) would be released
to you by our payment office in UK.

Our Fudiciary agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate
the release of your funds as soon as you contact him. For security
reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till
your claims is processed and your money remitted to you. This is part
of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted
abuse of this program, Please be warned.

To file for your claim, please contact your fudiciary agent immediately
via the email below. With a filled copy of the Verification form Below.
VERIFICATION FORM

1.FULL NAMES OF BENEFICIARY:
2.RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
3.DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
4.PHONE/FAX NUMBERS:
5.NAME AND ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN:
6.SEX:
7.OCCUPATION:
8.MARITAL STATUS:
9.NATIONALITY:

PAYMENT MODE: OPTIONS
1.BANK TO BANK WIRE TRANSFER.
2.CERTIFIED CHEQUE MADE OUT IN YOUR NAME COURIERED TO YOU VIA OUR
AFFILIATE COURIER COMPANY AND WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR ADDRESS.

Agents Name: Mac Williams
Email: claim.agent@london.com
Tel: +447024037526


Warning!!!: Fraudulent emails are circulating that appear to be using
National Lottery addresses, but are not from The National Lottery.
PLEASE REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO :
CUSTOMER CARE/COMPLAINTS
DEPT:uknationallotterycustomercare@national-lottery.co.uk
Once again congratulations...

Cordially,
Rose Wood
Online Co-ordinator
U.K NATIONAL LOTTERY
Sweepstakes International Program.

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