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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: "Mrs. Yvonne Zwanette" <vdgsnl@aol.nl>
Reply-To: <rg.legal@aol.nl>
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:56:33 +0100
Subject: Attn: Winner (Coupon Number 17/324/113)

Attn: Winner,

Following the results of Online Award draws recently concluded, we are pleased to inform you that your email address emerged as one of the online lotto.nl lucky winners and you have been approved to receive the sum of $1,000,000.00 USD with your coupon number being 17/324/113.

We strongly recommend your attention to this message by contacting certified accredited claims agent and verification department with claim information and procedure of claim below.

Holland Van Gijzen and Associates
Contact person: Mr. Artje Roelin
Herengract 414 1017 CC Amsterdam
Tel: +31 644 317 552
Fax: +31 847 224 016
Email: rg.legal@aol.nl
Email: hollandvangilzen@lawyer.com
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Your are required to fulfil as follows;

1. Your full name and address
2. Your telephone number
3. Winning reference number

Best Regards,

Mrs. Yvonne Zwanette
Lottery Coordinator

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