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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: euro million lottery <eurprize156@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <inftrustclaim@aim.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:06:48 +0200
Subject: Claim Notification


Claim Notification
Attention: Winner,
EMAIL-LOTTERY AWARD PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMME
Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice the result of Loteria Shop Nacional Award Español 2007promotions.We are happy to inform you that your email address have emerged a winner of 870.812,79 euro(Eight hundred and seventy tho usand, eight hundred and twelve euro,seventy-nine cent)only.NOTE: to file for your claim, please contact the claimagent below on email or phone
Mr.Sabastin Antonio C/Santander, 1 28008 Madrid-spain. TEL:+34-652-541-356 TEL/FAX:+34-940-468-530 EMAIL TO: inftrustclaim@aim.com
The following particulars are attached to your lottery payment order: Remember to quote these numbers in your correspondence with your claims agent.
PROMOTION DATE: 14th of March 2007.REFERENCE NUMBER: ESLUP/1117/6452/07BATCH NUMBER: 65/051/IFOPLucky Number: 18-23-55-62-71TICKET NUMBER:34-50-01-25-10SERIAL NUMBER: 14-83-43-44-08
Your winning prize is not deductable until your winnings has been processed,approved and transfered to you by your claim agent above.The beneficiary is responsible for the VETT/APPROVAL CHARGES of your winning prize to his/her country.
Congratulations once again from all our staff and thank you for believing on email communication and also for being part of our promotion program.NOTE: All winnings must be claimed not later than 14days;
Sincerely,
Maria Jose.Promotions ManagerEuro Millions

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