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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: "ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP AWARD PROMOTION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <icccricketwordcup@globomail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 17:33:19 -0400
Subject: Dear Lucky Winner,

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP AWARD PROMOTION, LONDON.
MR. DAVID BROWN (CLAIMS MANAGER)
Address: Edinburgh Waverley
Gate 2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EG
+447045716565

The Board of Directors, members of staff and the International Awareness Promotion Department of the ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 Promotion Center London, wishes to congratulate you as one of our TEN (10) STAR PRIZE WINNER in this year International Awareness Promotion of ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 here in England. This makes you the proud owner of a cash prize of 250,000.00 GBP

We are proud to inform you that the Board of Directors, members of staff and the International Awareness Promotion Department of the ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 Draw, wishes to notify you that your winning fund (250, 000.00 GBP) has been issued as Demand Bank Draft and converted to the International money tender and processed for onward remittance to you.

Your winning amount is covered with a Hardcover Insurance Policy, therefore any bank withdrawal is impossible and inappropriate until the funds has been remitted to you in whichever payment option you choose.

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION OF PAYMENT AND RETURN BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY:.

The Board of Directors, members of staff and the International Awareness Promotion Department of the ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 Promotion Center London, wishes to congratulate you as one of our TEN (10) STAR PRIZE WINNER in this year International Awareness Promotion of ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 here in England. This makes you the proud owner of a cash prize of 250,000.00 GBP

We are proud to inform you that the Board of Directors, members of staff and the International Awareness Promotion Department of the ICC-Cricket World Cup 2011 Draw, wishes to notify you that your winning fund (250, 000.00 GBP) has been issued as Demand Bank Draft and converted to the International money tender and processed for onward remittance to you.

Your winning amount is covered with a Hardcover Insurance Policy, therefore any bank withdrawal is impossible and inappropriate until the funds has been remitted to you in whichever payment option you choose.

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION OF PAYMENT AND RETURN BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY:

OPTION: (A):= BANK TRANSFER:...
OPTION: (B):= DELIVERY OF YOUR DRAFT TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS:...

For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your package remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program. Please be warned!!!
Stating your receipt of Email notification and you are to fill the verification form below.

FILL THE BELOW INFORMATION:

1. FULL NAME:...
2. SEX:...
3. AGE:...
4. NATIONALITY:...
5. RESIDENCE ADDRESS:...
6. CITY:...
7. STATE:...
8. ZIP CODE:...
9. OCCUPATION / POSITION HELD:...
10. YOUR MOBILE NUMBER:...
11. WON BEFORE:...
12. MONTHLY INCOME:...
13. FAX:...
14. YOUR WINNING E-MAIL ADDRESS...
15. YOUR DIRECT CONTACT MOBILE NUMBER:...

Note: Any unclaimed prize will be returned to the treasury of ICC Cricket World Cup Lottery Services. You are advised to keep your winning details strictly to yourself and not share it with any individual or firm to avoid confiscation of your prize.

Congratulations from the managment and members of staff of the UK.ICC CWC 2011 Award.
Email: icccricketwordcup@globomail.com


Yours faithfully,
David Brown {Mr. }
Online coordinator for UK ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Award Promo



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