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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: "Gary lampard" <medalstonegames@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 22:56:44 +0000
Subject: RE:Your Lotto Winnings

Dear Winifride Kirschst,

We have forwarded your winnings of £2,000,000 Pounds (Two million pounds) in
care of Silvostar Finance Company.

Please contact the under listed claims officer as soon as possible for the
immediate release of your winnings: Do meet up with

their requirements as directed.

Mr. Mike Williams
Claims Department Manager
SILVOSTAR FINANCE COMPANY
Email: claimsagent@silvostarfinanceuk.com
Tel: +44 70457 22313
Tel: +44 70457 12216
Tel: +44 70457 08726
Fax: +44 70059 61267


Once again on behalf of all our staff, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Sincerely,
Mr. Frank Johnson
Promotions Manager

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