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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: "700,000 Euros Prize" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.sandrapalacio@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:00:26 +0100
Subject: Cash Claim

MEGAMILLIONES LOTTERY SA
CALLE PIVON Y SANCHEZ NO 8 2B 28014, MADRID, SPAIN
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
€700,000.00 EUROS


RE:AWARD NOTIFICATION,FINAL NOTICE.

We are pleased to inform you of the release of the results of the MEGAMILLONES SPANISH SWEEPSTAKES LOTTERY/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM held on today organized by our marketing department to promote and encourage international participation in our begin of year high stake lottery.

Your name attached to ticket number 7533-421 with serial number 67739252 drew the lucky numbers 12- 36-55-18-04, -46-29, which consequently won in the 3rd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump payout of €700,000.00 EUROS in cash credited to file NO: GR24/200/FRT-24229.
CONGRATULATIONS!

To begin your claims please email your complete details to SANDRA PALACIO

Name:----------------------------------------------------
Address:------------------------------------------------
Telephone:--------------------------------------------
Occupation:------------------------------------------
Age :----------------------------------------------------
Bank Name:------------------------------------------
Bank Address:--------------------------------------
Bank Account No::-------------------------------

For quick processing and release of your payment, make sure that your details is email to CATHERINE SANTOS

Sincerely,

SANDRA PALACIO
VICE PRESIDENT

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