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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: "asiapacific005@terra.es" <asiapacific005@terra.es>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 17:20:08 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: YOU ARE A WINNER.



ASIA PACIFIC INT'L LOTTERY.
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ASIA PACIFIC INT'L LOTTERY ORGANIZATION
22nd Floor, The Millennia Tower,=20
62 Langsuan Rd. Pathumwan Bangkok 10430,=20
Thailand.


BATCH: EGS/ 22504002/03
REFERENCE: 15/0018/IPD =20
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ASIA PACIFIC INT'L LOTTERY=20
NOTIFICATION DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT







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WINNINGS NOTIFICATION OF USD$1M
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We happily announce to you the draw of the Asia-Lotto Sweepstake Lottery In=
ternational programs held in Bangkok-Thailand on the 8th of August, 2007 Y=
our e-mail address attached to ticket number: 085-12876077-09 with Serial n=
umber 51390-0 drew the lucky numbers: 03-06-08-10-12-16-27 which subsequent=
ly won you the lottery in the first category.the lucky numbers:=20
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You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of USD1.000,000.00. (=
ONE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS ONLY), from total cash prize of $10,000.00=
0.00 was shared amongst the first Ten (10) lucky winners in this category A=
ll participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from o=
ver 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses from all over =
the world over the internet and your email address happens to be one of the=
lucky winning address.
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The Diplomatic matters co.,ltd. has been given the Contract to Process all =
our winners Draft/Cheque to the address of the respective winners or Bank a=
ccounts. You are to contact The Diplomatic matters co.,ltd immediatley you =
get this Notification.
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Find below the contact information of The Diplomatic matters co.,ltd.

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Diplomatic Matters Co., Ltd.
4/7 Surawongse Road=20
Suriyawongse Bangrak ,Bangkok 10250
Thailand.=20
Tel: +(66)875070720
Email: diplomaticexpressservices@yahoo.co.th
Contact Person: Mr. Somchai Bannaporn (Director of
Operations and Logistics)

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To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your full names=
, telephone number, Winnings numbers (such as batch, ref, serial and lucky =
winning number), your personal address where you intend to receive your win=
ning Draft/Cheque in your contact mail to Diplomatic matters co.,ltd.
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1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Marital Status:
4. Occupation:
5. Age:
6. Sex:
7. Nationality:
8. Country Of Residence:
9. Telephone Number (Country Code)-(Area Code)- Phone Number):
10. Fax Number:
11. Draw Number above:
12. Payment Method (Cheque/Draft)=20

13. Email Address:
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Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this program and th=
ank you for being part of our promotional lottery programm.
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For safety measures and to avoid fruadulent claims you are advised to keep =
all about your winnings information and notification confidential and away =
>from all third parties till your Draft/check arrives your personal address =
or bank account.
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Goodluck. We wish you continued good fortunes.
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Mrs Tom Ong,
Online Co-ordinator/Notification Officer
Asia Pacific Int'l Lottery Org.,
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Mr Richard Pon
President Asia Pacific Int'l Lottery Org.,
Below are the recent jubilating winner of the ASIA PACIFIC LOTTERY ONLINE P=
ROGRAMM


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Copyright =E0=B8=89 1994-2007 The Royal Pacific Internation=
al Promotion Org.
All right s reserved. Terms of Service - Guide=
line
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