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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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Fraud email example:

From: <william_graham1@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:04:11 -0700
Subject: UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY thought you might find this interesting...

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY has invited you to take the RealAge test. Simply click on or copy and paste the following Web address into your browser:

http://www.realage.com/ralong/entry4.aspx?cbr=NEXS2_P

You have been invited to join the 10 million-plus women and men who have already taken the RealAge test. Is your biological age older or younger than your calendar age? Discover your RealAge today, and you'll also receive personalized recommendations on looking, feeling, and becoming younger.

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY's message:
USA INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY
610 E OAK STREET WASHINGTON DC.
REF NO: 575061725
BATCH NO: 8056490902/188
WINNING NO: KB8701/LPRC
TICKET NO: 575061725 8056490902
SERIAL NO: 6741137002

UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY

Today, we announce the winners of the USA INTERNATIONAL MEGA LOTTERY held on 18TH October 2007. Your company or your personal e-mail address, won in the second Promotion category 002.

All Eight winning addresses were selected through Computer ballot system drawn which is fully based on an electronic selection. So you are therefore, been approved for a total pay out of ($900,000.00USD) NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS in cash Credited to file REF NO: 575061725 and USA (PROMOTION) BATCH NO: 8056490902/188, you are the
second lucky winner of the total winners of Eight Lucky Winners.

You all won ($900,000.00 USD). All the Eight participants were selected through our Electronic Mail computer ballot system (EMCBS) drawn from each continent, as part of International "E-MAIL" Promotions Program, to promote the use of emails all over the World.

Your funds (Certified Cashiers Cheque) have been insured with your REF NO: 575061725

To claim your winning prize, you have to contact the claims department by email for Processing and remittance of your prize money to you.

To File Your Claim, please contact our Fiduciary Agent in London;
Name: Mr. William Graham
E-mail: William_graham1@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +447045723718

Do email the above email address, immediately with all the claims requirements below In order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications.

CLAIM REQUIREMENT

1. FULL NAMES (SURNAME FIRST): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. NATIONALITY: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. DATE OF BIRTH: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. SEX: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. MARITAL STATUS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6. CONTACT ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
7. TELEPHONE NUMBER: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
8. OCCUPATION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
9. WINNING E-MAIL ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
10. TOTAL AMOUNT WON: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Sincerely,

Oscar Carter
Secretary.

ANY BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY ON THE PART OF WINNERS WILL RESULT TO
DISQUALIFICATION


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