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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: children charity foundation <b_hislop3@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <allard_baker2@lawyer.com>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 07:33:01 -0800
Subject: Notification of Cash Aid!!!!!



From: Barbara Hislop,Executive DirectorThe Children's Charity4300 Still Creek DriveBurnaby, British ColumbiaCanada V5C 6C6
Ref No: CCF /765/2007/185Batch No: 231-967-17-07
Notification of Cash Aid.
This is to notify you that you have been selected by the Board of Trustees of the above International charity organization for a cashgrant/donation for Business, Economic, social and Research developments in your community.
The Children's Charity Foundation was established since 1965, with theobjective of Human Growth and Community development. In line withanniversary program this year, The Children's Charity in conjunction with the British Council is giving out One Hundred Million United StatesDollars as specific Donations/Grants to 75 lucky international recipients worldwide in different categories for Business development and Socialupliftment of their various communities.
The Children's Charity is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to inspire hope, enrich lives, and build a better future for BC'schildren. Since 1965,The Children's Charity has raised more than $130 million in support ofBritish Columbia children who have special needs. Variety is the leadingchildren's charity in the province when it comes to issuing grants to individuals and families. Last year alone we issued over 1000 individual grants to families in need .These funds are freely given to enhance your business and communitydevelopment.Based on the random selection exercise of millions of Internet and Credit card users worldwide, your name was selected among the luckyrecipients to receive the award sum of US$5,300,000 (Five million,ThreeHundred thousand United States Dollars)as charity donations/aid from the Children's Charity Foundation in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.Of the awarded Grant,USD$3.000.000.00(Three million US Dollars)is earmarked for community development in your area ofoperation and USD$2.300.000.00(Two million,three hundred thousand United States dollars) will be solely for business upliftment and growth.You are required to contact immediately the Account Payment andDisbursements Officer: Allard Baker for processing of your claim who are presently on officially assignment in UK for the payment ofbeneficiaries .The phone numbers you can reach him in UK is:447045718985 447045719591Email addresse is: allard_baker@london.com
Please note that this donations/Grants are administered by a British Bank and therefore subject to British Laws. On behalf of the Board kindlyaccept our warmest congratulations in advance.Yours faithfully,Barbara Hislop(Executive Director)


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