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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: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT. <spanishlottos1001@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 17:17:21 +0200
Subject: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.


SPANISH NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMISSION.
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF: ESPANA/EU/MD119/909/721/07
BATCH: ES34/0007/IPPAD
WINNING NOTIFICATION
DATE: 14Th-MAY-2007.


WINNING NOTIFICATION:


We happily announce to you the draw of the Spanish National Lottery International programs(EuroMillions Email draw) held on the 11Th of May 2007 in Madrid.Your e-mail address attached to ticket number:6542122-007 with Serial number 998/07 drew the lucky numbers: 07-12-26-29-49 and Star No: 02, 06,which subsequently won you the lottery in the 5th category.You are therefore, been approved to claim a total sum of €1,532,255.00(One million, Five hundred and thirthy two thousand,two hundred and fifty five Euros) in cash credited to file Es/44527777/07.This is from a total cash prize of €71 Million Euros,shared amongst the first Fifty (50) luckywinners in this category.


This year Lottery Program Jackpot is the largest ever for Spanish Lottery .
Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in our play coupon.In view of this, your €1,532,255.00(One million, Five hundred and thirthy two thousand,two hundred and fifty Five Euros) would be
released to you by our affiliate bank in Madrid .Our agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds to you as soon as you make contact with them.


All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 companies.This promotion takes place annually. For security reasons,you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.
This is a part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements.Please be warned.To file for your claim,please fill out this verification form,Please fill in the appropriate information in the space below:


WINNER'S CLAIMS / VERIFICATION FORM
COMPLETE AND SEND REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW TO YOUR CLAIM
AGENT mutuamadridsecur@aim.com


First Name.:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Last Name.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Gender.:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Date Of Birth.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Marital Status.:- - - - - - - - - - - - - -


Nationality.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Occupation:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Address .:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Mobile phone No.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

House Phone No.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Fax No.:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Email Address.: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Lucky Main Number and Star Number - - - - - - - - - - - - -

This is to verify that the information filled in this FORM is a valid particulars of me. :This form is valid for only those who have won the SPANISH NATIONAL ONLINE LOTTERY. Fill in the required fields in the space provided elow.
No field should be left blank, because your particulars are needed for record purposes.
Send the duly filled out form to your fiduciary/claims agent who will then commence your claims process to the details below.


Mr.L.ANDERSON
MUTUA MADRID SECURITIES.(TEL:+34-691-930-131)
Email:mutuamadridsecur@aim.com


Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,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 16 is automatically disqualified.
(Agent Open everyday 8am-10pm.)

N.B: Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqual


Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Laura Santos
Lottery Coordinator.
https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/results/results.do

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