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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: "VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOBILE PROMOTIONS VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOBILE PROMOTIONS" <vrm04007@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:45:48 -0700
Subject: **VOLKSWAGEN AUTO - MOBILE PROMOTIONAL AWARD NOTIFICATION**

THE LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
Volkswagen Automobiles
22 Garden Close, Stamford, Lincs,
PE9 2YP, London United Kingdom
www.volkswagen.co.uk
    OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION
This is to inform you that have been selected for a cash prize of
500,000.00(Five Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds) and a
brand new Volkswagen Car, International Programs held on the 16th August
2007 in the London Uk.Description of Volkswagen Car to be shipped to you.
(Shipped to you Free)
BRAND:........................................Fifth Edition
MODEL:.......................................2006 Model
COLOUR:......................................Metallic Blue
ENGINE TYPE:...........................1973cc 4-cylinder
POWER:........................................145bhp
TRANSMISSIONS:.......................Adaptive Automatic Transmission
FUEL:............................................29.1mpg (combined
The selection process was carried out through random selection in our
computerized Email selection system (ess) from a database of over
250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world.The
Volkswagen Car Promotional Lottery is approved by the British
Gaming Board and its also Licensed by the International Association of
Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This lottery is the 3rd of its kind and we
intendto sensitize the public.To begin the claiming process of your
prize you are to contact our accredited claims officer with the 
information you shall find below:
===========================================================
Mr Alfred Markinson
22 Garden Close, Stamford ,
Lincs , PE9 2YP , London United Kingdom
E-mail:forexdesk_01@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Number: +447024039695
Time to call (6am to 6pm London time)
===========================================================
Please provide him with your secret pin code which is x7pwyz2006 and
your reference Number WV: 12052006/21.You are also advised to provide
him with the under listed information As soon as possible:
Claims Requirements:
1.Name in full---------------------------------------------
2.Address--------------------------------------------------
3.Sex------------------------------------------------------
4.Nationality----------------------------------------------
5.Maritual Status------------------------------------------
6.Age-----------------------------------------------------
7.Next Of Kin----------------------------------------------
8.Occupation-----------------------------------------------
9.Phone/Fax------------------------------------------------
10.Present Country----------------------------------------
11.Winning Email Address:----------------------
======================================
If  you do not contact your claims agent within 7 working days of this
notification, your winnings would be revoked. Winners are advised to
keep their winning details/information from the public to avoid
fraudulent  claim (IMPORTANT)pending the transfer/claim by Winner.
*Winner under the age of 18 are automatically disqualified.
*Staff of the Volks Wagen Company  are not to partake in this Car
Promotional Lottery.
Accept my hearty congratulations once again!
With Best Regards
Mr Henry Hills
Lottery Manager.


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