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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: Online Fiduciary Agent <ukwebnotice112@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:19:39 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Contact The Courier For Processing



HOME OFFICE: 165 FULHAM PALACE RD. W6 8JB UNITED KINGDOM .
(Customer Services)
REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/934031X2/18
BATCH NUMBER:065/011/AY74
TICKET NUMBER:083-2121-190-420

Dear WINNER

Please contact the courier department with the information given below:

Company Name:ACORN EXPRESS COURIERS L.T.D
Email: acorncourierltdd@yahoo.co.uk
Phone:+44 701 112 9141
Dispatch Agent:Mr.Frank Gibson

They are responsible for sending the original documents and funds to you.Your documents and funds will be couriered to you as soon as you adhere to all instructions,from the courier department.This documents will be forwarded to the Lottery headquarters for final payment of your prize money. Please oblige to follow their instructions so the document can get to your present address on time. Do ensure to file your claims to them with a copy of your verification particulars and scaned copies of driver's lisence or any form of national identity.Endeavour to make your winnings confidential during the process of the transfer of your winnings,to avoid double claims.

Thank you for your understanding


Regards,
Mr. Michael Taylor






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