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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 MILLIONS LONDON, UK." <claimagent_euromillion@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:09:42 +0100 (BST)
Subject: CONTACT OUR PAY OUT BANK NOW BATCH: 084/05/ZY360




THE DESK OF THE MANAGEMENT
EURO MILLIONS LONDON, UK.
PRICE AWARD DEPARTMENT.

REF: UK/4920X2/68
BATCH: 084/05/ZY360



ATTN: Garrin Brand

This office is in receipt of the information you provided for the processing of your lottery winnings, your file and original certificate have been handed over to our associated bank ( RIGGS BANK PLC) for verification and payment. Now you are required to contact the bank yourself by writing an application for the release of your winnings to you. The application should be presented to them in the below format and sent by email to the ChiefAccountant/Accounts Director at the bank via this email: info_transferaccount@yahoo.co.uk
________________________________________________
YOUR NAME:.....
TEL:..........
FAX:........
EMAIL:......
COUNTRY/STATE:....
AMOUTH WON:......




BANK CONTACT DETAILS
BANK NAME:RIGGS BANK PLC
CONTACT PERSON:JAMES RILEY PHONE:+44 704-571-3213
PHONE:+44-701-113-0143
EMAIL: info_transferaccount@yahoo.co.uk



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