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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: mary kay Promo Award <marykay.inc18@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mr.peterscott@live.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:41:10 +0000
Subject: YOU WON



Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc.

Promo
Award Department.

Dollars,
Texas 75379-9045

U.S.A


NOTIFICATION



We happily announce to you the Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. computer draw
promo award , held on the 12th January 2009 in Dallas-Texas U.S.A.Your
email address attach to a winning ticket number :(RR88477670R91) which
subsequently won you the award in the 1st category. You are there fore been
approved to claim a total sum of US$200.000.00 (Two hundred thousand United States dollars) in cheque.



This is from a total cash of US$10.000.000.00 shared amongst winners. Please
note that your lucky winning number fall within our United
Kingdom representative in Bristol, United Kingdom
as indicate on your coupon.



In view of this, your US$200.000.00 (Two hundred thousand United States Dollars) will be released to you
by our promo agent in United
Kingdom . Our promo agent will immediately
commence the process to facilitate the release of your cheque as soon as you
contact him.



All participants where selected randomly from the World Wide Web sites and guest books through
computer draw system and extracted from 150 individuals and companies. This
promotion takes place annually and is sponsored by Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc and
associate to encourage the use of Mary Kay Cosmetics product world wide.



For security reasons you are advice to keep you winning information
confidential till your claim is processed and your cheque delivered to your
nominated address through an approved delivery agency appointed specially for
this program.



This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and
unwarranted abuse of this program by some individuals, please be warned.

To file for your claim, please contact by e-mail first our promo agent in United Kingdom :

******************************************************************************

Name: Mr. Peter Scott

Address: Bristol, 2809


United Kingdom.

Telephone: +447031874959

Fax: +447017778678

E-mail: mr.peterscott@live.com



********************************************************************************

To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, you are to contact the promo
agent with the following details details below:





1. Your full name............................................

2. Contact Address............................................

3. Telephone number............................................

4. Fax Number...........................................................

5. Nationality/
Country............................................

6. Date of Birth......................................................

7. Age/Sex.........................................

8. Occupation.............................................



Always quote your ticket number in any of your correspondence with us our
designated agent. Winners under 18 years of age will be automatically
disqualified.



Congratulation, Once more from all member and staff of Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc.



You are to contact the promo agent directly.



Sincerely.



Mrs. Amanda Lee



Promo Award Co-Ordinator.

Mary Kay cosmetics Inc.

Award department

Dallas, Texas
75379-9045

U.S.A.

www.marykaytribute.com




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