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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: SPANISH LOTTERIA <euromillionsp@netscape.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:17:13 +0200
Subject: EMAIL AWARD IN EURO MILLIONS SPANISH LOTTERIA


EURO MILLIONS SPANISH LOTERIA
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE
REFERENCE: 200/090/SPS
BATCH: JSJ-001-226-997
DATE:April 21, 2007
Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Euro millions Spanish Loteria Winners International E-mail programs held on April 9, 2007 and result where release on April 16, 2007 . Your E-mail address attached to ticket number 050-808-121-522 with serial main number 009-210-341-071 drew lucky star numbers 09-72-99-13-00 which consequently won in the 2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of 1.000.000.00 Euro.(One Million 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.

Meanwhile,to clarify your doubts on how come you were selected and frequently questions that you may likely ask(HOW DID I ENTER THIS CONTEST???HOW DID YOU GETMY EMAIL ADDRESS???HOW DID I WIN???).

Allparticipants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 100,000 company and 50,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Spanish European Lottery board in order to enhance and promote the use of Internet Explorer Users and Microsoft-wares around the globe.
This promotional program takes place every three year. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our end of year 50 million Euro International lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent:
Dr James Lope
Dinero Express Info
Tel:0034-636-049-280
Email:expressinfo02@aim.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than one month, After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.

Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
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 JOY JOSE.

COMPLETE AND SEND REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW TO YOUR CLAIM AGENT.
expressinfo02@aim.com
VERIFICATION FORM
1. FULL NAMES: _______________________________
2. ADDRESS: __________________________________
3. SEX: _______________
4. AGE: ________
5. OCCUPATION: _______________________
6. TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________
7. TICKET NUMBER: _______________
8.REFERENCE: ___________________
9.BATCH NUMBER: ______________
10.AMOUNT WON: ______________________
11.IDENTITY ID(DRIVERS LICENCE SCAN COPY OR PASSPORT NUMBER)************
..................................................................................................................................................
CONFIDENTIALITY: This e-mail message is confidential and is intended only for the addressee of the email address holder who is to immediately report directly and only to the claims agent(servicequity@myway.com). Any unauthorized use or disclosure is strictly prohibited. Disclosure of this e-mail to anyone other than the intended addressee does not constitute
waiver of privilege. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and delete this. Thank you for your cooperation.

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