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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: UK National Lottery <info@uklotto.org>
Reply-To: carlrolands_ukagent@administrativos.com
Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:33:26 +0000
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF WINNING.....EGS/2251256003/03!



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Dear Winner,

We are pleased to announce you as one of the 3 lucky winners in the UK
National
Lottery draw held today.

Your email address emerged alongside 3 others in the first winner category in
this month's draw. Consequently, you have therefore been approved for a total
pay out of £1,850,000.00 (One Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Great
Britain Pounds Sterling) only. The following particulars are attached to your
lottery payment order:

* Winning numbers: 02, 03, 21, 24, 38, 44
* Serial number: 21-8-1974
* Lotto batch number: 14/0017/1PD
* Reference number: EGS/2251256003/03

COMPLETE THE INFORMATION & FORWARD TO UK FUDICIARY AGENT
Name: Mr. Carl Rolands
Email: carlrolands_ukagent@administrativos.com

-Required Details

*Complete Names:
*Contact Address:
*Present Country:
*Sex:
*Occupation:
*Telephone:

Warmest Congratulations!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Eldon cordova
Promotions Manager.

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