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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: anita lazowski <anita_lazowski@voila.fr>
Reply-To: gwooduk@onlinewcup.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:08:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: UK LOTTERY/ FIFA S A WORLDCUP LOTTERY 2010

UK LOTTERY/ FIFA S A WORLDCUP LOTTERY 2010
100 Fulham Road
London. SW6 1HS
Email: drgwood@onlinewcup.com
CALL +44 703 174 2988

Dear lucky winner,

This is to inform you that your email has won a consolation prize of the U.K LOTTERY / FIFA South African 2010 World cup lottery, held in London United Kingdom, EMAIL DRAW Today. You have won £75,000 GBP, your email address attached to the ticket number and you fall winner on the 3rd category winning. please contact your fiduciary agent Dr. George Wood with your Batch # LS433/453L/GMSA and Reference #: GML-S343-KKT-8811 and contact him via email immediately the information's below.

Microsoft Promotion Award Team
Dr. George Wood
Head Winning Claims Dept.
Tel:+44 703 174 2988
Email: drgwood@onlinewcup.com
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CERTIFICATE OF PRIZE CLAIM(Receipt Official Notification Letter

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1.Full Name:
2.Address:
3.Marital Status:
4.Occupation :
5.Age:
6.Sex:
7.Nationality:
8.Mobile/Fax:

Our special thanks and gratitude to our sponsored by: FIFA, Microsoft Corporation & south African 2010 lottery and supported by: (federation international de football association) fifa support.Call 0044 703 174 2988


Sincerely,

Mrs. Anita Lazowski
Head Customer care Service

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