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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: lotoeripromogame10@interfree.it
Date: 17 Jan 2008 14:19:52 -0000
Subject: CONFIRMATION AWARD WINNING.


EURO MILLION
Euromillion Lotería Español
C/Estrecho De Gibraltar, 21,28020 Madrid

Ref. Nº: ES/007/05/12/MAD.
Batch. Nº: GHT/2907/333/05.
YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WON THE LOTTERY.
PRIZE AND AWARD NOTIFICATION

We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer BALLOTING SWEEPSTAKE held on 11th Jan, 2008. This is a millennium scientific computer game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it.

Your email address attached to ticket star number (9901-0148-790-691) drew the EUROMILLION lucky number 8-24-36-49-50 which consequently won the draw in the Second category Estella’s 04 match 08.

You have been approving for the star prize of EURO 799, 925, 26. (Seven Hundred and Ninety Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Five Euro, Twenty Six Cents)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You are advised to keep this winning very confidential until you receive your lump prize in your account or optional cheque issuance to you. This is a protective measure to avoid double claiming by people you may tell as we have had cases like this before, Provide him with the information below:

Name, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Wining Ticket Number, Reference Number and Amount Won Information.

For processing of your winning fund, please contact our registered claim agent in address below.

(EURO BETA INTERNACIONA SA)
Mr: Domingo Louis López
Dirección: CALLE DICIEMBRE, 11 28020 MADRID (ESPANA)
E-mail:eurobetainternacion@ozu.es

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 20th Jan,2008.Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch number in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.

ONCE AGAIN CONGRATULATION.
Best regard,
Mrs. Monika Maria Dominquez


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