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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: loto promo <uk_oto7@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <uk_lotopromo07@excite.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 05:38:04 -0600
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!



BRITISH LOTTERY PROMOTION.
THE OAKROOM LOUNGE.
21 PICCADILLY LONDON. W1B 0BH.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
WEST AFRICAN PROMOTION.






FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTORINTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPTREF:HW5/404116316/14BATCH:13/213/GVS.
Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 4/5/2007. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 765764651491-6319 with serial number 5147-179,batch number 7149087137,lottery ref number 5326847810 and drew lucky numbers 7-18-26-33-45-51 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 1,500.000.00 (0NE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND BRITISH POUNDS STERLING)


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.All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 30,000 company and 16 ,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.


This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software producers. we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our next year US$2 million international lottery. To file for your claim, you are advised to contact the Promo cordinator immediatly through the infomation bellow for your claim.

NAME: MRS. FLORA GUNTER.
EMAIL ADDRESS: uk_lotopromo07@excite.com


Be informed, all winning must be claimed not later than one week of receiving your winning notification. 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.


Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Christ Amstrong(For British Lottery Promotion)


Our First Quarter Winner Mrs. Lucy Bailay from Australia receiving her winning cheque of 1,500,000.00 million British Pounds Sterling also on the picture is her husband and friends rejoicing with them. march 18th 2007
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