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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: "National Lottery United Kingdom" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <1100aaaaa@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:45:54 +0200
Subject: The funds.

Hello,

I am John Spence, claims Manager of National Lottery United Kingdom. I have a business proposal that will be of mutual benefit to us. We have 13 winners that has been disqualified in our recent sweepstakes as you can see in the below website to the tune of GBP 14,272,128.90;

http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/results/unclaimedPrizes.do

My research and confirmation proves that the winners are under 18 years of age and they we were automatically disqualified .I will submit your details as the beneficiary of the unclaimed fund and endorse all documents in your name. Reply with your

Full Name:
Full Address:
Telephone:

Your kind response to our life time opportunity will be appreciated.

Remain Blessed,

John Spence
Email: web2360@rocketmail.com
Phone: +447031748874.
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