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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: "Euro Million Netherland" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <euromilstakes@europe.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:57:55 +0200
Subject: AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE

CONFIRMATION OF TICKET NUMBERS: 943-824-976KE-46438
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Euro Million International Lottery Email programs. Your Email address attached to, Ticket Num, 943-824-976, Serial Num.950-442-827, Lucky star Num. 98-7456.You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 1.000.000.00 Euro. (One Million Euro).

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by European Lottery board in
Conjunction with Caja Castilla La Mancha Bank (UN, UNICEF, UNESCO) in order to enhance and elevate individual’s Standard of living towards utilizing the funds in the establishment of Individual objective goals in support of humanitarian aid scheme around the
Globe.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiducially agent:

Contact Claims Agent Mr. Hendrik Van Borsch
Tel: +31-645-743-324
Fax: +31-20- 894 3157
Email: euromilstakes@europe.com
Email: euromilstake@post.com

The following details are required immediately to enable us commence with your claims process.

1. Full Names:____________________________2.Age:__________________
3. Occupation:________________________4.Telephone number:______________
5. Nationality__________________________________________

Thank you for being part of our promotional program.

YOURS FAITHFULLY,
Mrs,Helen Ozgur
VICE PRESIDENT
EURO MILLION INTERNATIONAL NETHERLAND

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