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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: "Uk National Lottery" <fiduciaryagentdrharryraymond@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:05:44 +0200
Subject: Verification form


*[image: The National Lottery Logo]*
*UK NATIONAL LOTTERY*
*PO Box 1010
Liverpool L70 1NL United Kingdom*
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*================================
TICKET NO: 56475600545188
Ref: XYL /26510460037/05
Batch: 24/00319/IPD
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*ATTN: Winner,

I am Dr. Harry Raymond,your claims officer, I wish to Congratulate you, you
are a lucky person to have won this lottery.

This is a promotional draw which officially launches the new system. With
funds accrued exclusively from previous draws,payouts to all winners are
guaranteed and will be transferred in record time.

This correspondence officially confirms that we are in receipt of
instructions relating to the payment of your lottery winnings. Please
complete the form below with correct information and email back to us with a
return email . Looking forward to your swift response.

Yours Faithfully,
Dr. Harry Raymond
Phone Number :+447024066358*

*THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUPPLIED COMPREHENSIVELY BY THE
BENEFICIARY OF THE STATED FUND,FOR VERIFICATION BEFORE TRANSFER.

*
* 1.FULL NAMES OF BENEFICIARY:* * 2.RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:* * 3.DATE AND
PLACE OF BIRTH:* * 4.PHONE/FAX NUMBERS:* * 5.NAME <http://5.name/>: AND
ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN:* * 6.SEX:* * 7.OCCUPATION:* * 8.MARITAL STATUS:* *
9.NATIONALITY:*
*10.TICKET NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER:* *11. AMOUNT WON:*
*The options to receive your winnings are:

1. CASH PICK UP: You can come down in person to collect your funds here in
the UK (CASH). You will be required to present a valid International
Passport as proof of Identification amongst other documentation which will
be required if you choose this option.

2. CASHIERS CHEQUE: This is In consonance with our policy in this regard, be
advised that if you opt for the cashiers cheque, you will be referred to our
affiliate financial Institution that you can make enquiries concerning
modalities. That is to say if you opt for cashiers cheque you are to notify
this office that we may forward your check per your request to the issuing
bank.
* *OPTION ONE(1):* *OPTION ONE(2):*
**
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*DECLARATION:
I...............HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE ABOVE DATA ARE TRUE. IN CASE OF ANY
UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE ,MY NEXT OF KIN HAS THE RIGHT TO CLAIM MY TOTAL
WINNINGS.(SUPER STANDARD AGENT) SHALL ACT AS MY AGENT IN FACILITATING THE
TRANSFER OF THE TOTAL FUND TO ME.
DATE--------
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This email and its attachments are confidential and intended for the
exclusive use of the addressee(s).This email and its attachments may also be
privileged or protected by legal rules. If you have received this by mistake
please let us know by reply immediately and/or destroy the email and its
attachments without reading, copying or forwarding the contents.
[image: You must be 16 or over to play or claim a prize]*

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