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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: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?EXXON_MOBIL_MALAYSIA=AE?=" <kms137@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hmcustomer.dept88@kimo.com
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 21:05:51 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Exxon Mobil Awards You $500,000.00


EXXON MOBIL MALAYSIA.
(Customer Services)
Dear Lucky winner,
*********************

This email is to inform you that your Email emerged you a winner of
$500,000.00 US Dollars on our online draws which was played on the 27th
September 2010. This draw is part of our yearly Bonus to all internet users
in order to enhance and promote the use of Internet Explorer Users and
Microsoft-wares buyers around the globe. The selection process was carried
out randomly through our computerized email selection system Which
Consequently pick up your email address attached to a Reference Number:
UK455/Gk565/FR101 and Batch Number: FR3435/420NK for the draw and won you
($500,000.00 US Dollars) in the 2nd category B Matches 5 Bonus. It was
selected along with others as winners.

You have therefore been approved by the EXXON MOBIL Corporation
MALAYSIA Payment Service to claim a total sum of $500,000.00 US Dollars
only in Cash check credited to file UNL/45657/6523/10; your particulars
have been Documented for record purposes.

CLAIMS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM
1. Full Names: ______________________________
2. Marital Status: __________________________
3. Sex: ________________ Age: _______________
4. Occupation: ______________________________
5. Full Address: ____________________________
6. Nationality: _____________________________
7. Country of Residence: ____________________
8. Tel Number: _________ Mobile: ____________
Please include your complete winning details.

With regards to this, you are to send filled copy of the above claims
release verification form to the Approved Claims Department Email Address
for verification purpose by them before the delivery of your WINNING FUNDS/
PARCEL can be delivered to your destination residential house address
provide above to them. Below are the Agent contact information:

Claims Agent: Mr.Shaffie Bin Hassan
Tel: +60103822213,+60125493611
Email: hmcustomer.dept81@kimo.com

Yours Truly,
Mrs.Aish'a Mohd Raffik
Co-ordinator Online Promo Programmed.


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