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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: lottery department <confirmclaimdepartment@live.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:04:08 -0700
Subject:
=?windows-1256?Q?CONTACT_THE_PAYING_SERVICE_BELOW_FOR_YOUR_WINNINGS.=FE?=






Dear Winner, Congratulations once again on behalf of the Yahoo Lottery Promotion Board. We do believe that your winnings will be put into good use for community, educational and business development.On Behalf of the Screening Committee of the Yahoo Lottery Promotion Board of Trustees, I wish to formally announce to you that you have successfully passed the Email Screening and Verification Form Matching Test conducted for all on line winners in your Category. Hence you are therefore cleared. All necessary documents that will facilitate the clearance of your cheque in your name has been processed. Your parcel contains the following documents has been deposited with the courier company: 1.WINNING CHEQUE VALUED THE SUM OF £1,500,000 GBP2.WINNING CERTIFICATE FROM THE YAHOO LOTTERY PROMOTION AWARD.3.CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)4.ANTI-TERRORISM CERTIFICATES(A.T.C)5.CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)6.LETTER OF AFFIDAVITS FROM THE BRITISH HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, STATING THAT THE WINNING WAS RECEIVED LEGALLY FROM THE UNIVERSAL DONATION PROGRAM, AND DULLY SIGNED BY THE LEGAL ATTORNEY TO THE YAHOO LOTTERY PROMOTION AWARD BOARD.7.CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE. These documents has been securely sealed and packed for security reasons which makes it impossible for anyone to view it until its been delivered to you. Your parcel with identification number: CPEL/OWN/9877 has been sent to our affiliate courier company (ZEBRA SECURITY & FINANCE SERVICE). You are required to contact the courier officer of ZEBRA COURIER SERVICE desk with the following details: Zebra Security & Finance Ltd.48 Higher Green LaneAstley ManchesterM29 7HGUnited Kingdom.Tel :+44 702 405 4142 702 405 3013UK Calling time 6.am to 7.pmE-mail : zebrasecservice@ymail.com Contact person: Mr. Mark VenardDo note that on contact with the courier service , you are to provide them with your details below:
Full Name:Age:Sex:Phone Number:Residential address. Your Parcel identification number as stated above.This will enable the courier servuce to verify your claims with the files which has been sent to them by you, Please contact our Payment Department immediately you receive this mail. NOTE: Services rendered by ZEBRA SECURITY & FINANCE SERVICE are to be paid by you and not the lottery board. Have it in mind that your won prize cannot be deducted from, this is because your cheque cannot be cashed by anyone. This is in accordance with section 13(1)(n) of the national gambling act as adopted in 1993 and amended on 3RD July 1996 by the constitutional assembly. This is to protect winners and to avoid misappropriation of funds. Its is imperative that you add your identification number {CPEL/OWN/9877} as the subject of any correspondence with the courier company to ensure they respond in a timely manner. I will require a concise update on proceedings with the firm as soon as you are in contact with them. If you need any assistance whatsoever, please do not hesitate to let me know. Best regards Mr. Nelly DaveOnline Co-ordinatorYAHOO LOTTERY PROMOTION AWARD
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