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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: EAA LOTTERY <eaalottery2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 04:44:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HAS WON YOU A LOTTERY


THE MARINA OFFICE,
ST, PETERS YACHT BASIN,
NEW CASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1HX ENGLAND
(CUSTOMER SERVICES)
TEL NO: +44-7040192827
DATE:2.3.2007

FROM: THE DESK OF MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF: Ref: UK/9420X2/68
BATCH: 074/05/ZY369
PRIZE CLAIM TRACK: 51024060210


ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

RE: AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION.

We happily announce to you the draw (#994) of the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY, online Sweepstakes International program held on 22/1/2007 . Draw 994:. It is yet to be unclaimed and you are getting the final NOTIFICATION as regards this.
Your e-mail address attached to ticket number:56475600545 188 with Serial number 5368/02 drew the lucky numbers:08 . 25 . 33 . 35 . 38 . 40 . [07] Bonus Ball
which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category i.e match 6 plus bonus.
You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of £234,310 (Two hundred and Thirty-four thousand Three hundred and Ten pounds sterling) in cash credited to file KTU/9023118308/03.

This is from a total cash prize of £1,640,170 shared amongst the(7)lucky winners in this category i.e Match 6 plus bonus.
All participants for the online version were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 unions, associations, and corporate bodies that are listed online. This promotion takes place weekly.
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 £234,310 (Two hundred and Thirty-four thousand Three hundred and Ten pounds sterling) will be released to you by any of our payment offices in Europe.
Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact her.For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claim is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.

This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program. Please be warned.
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference, batch and prize claim track numbers in every of your correspondence with us or your agent. Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible. Congratulations again from all members of our staff and thank you forbeing a part of our promotions program.
Sincerely,

MS Tesy Adams
Managing Director



PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AND SEND BACK TO YOUR CLAIMS AGENT
MR, INGE OLSEN
TEL No +44-7011140326
OR E-MAIL US AT claimspayment_officer222@yahoo.co.uk
PRIZE CLAIM TRACK: 51024060210

BENEFICIARY NAME:…………………………………………………………………………
REF N?:……………………………….. BATCH:………………………………………………..
TRACK N?:…………………………………. AMOUNT WON:………………………………...
TEL:……………………………………………………………………………………………….
FAX:……………………………………………………………………………………………….
ADDRESS:………………………………………………………………………………………..
DATE OF BIRTH:……………………………………NATIONALITY:………………………...
STATE:……………………………………………….COUNTRY:………………………………..


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