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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: "ASIA PACIFIC INT'L LOTTERY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <redem_info2012@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:03:16 +0700
Subject: Congratulations !!! Dear Lucky Winner

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<FONT size=5 color=#800000><B>ASIA PACIFIC 2012 WINNING NOTIFICATION !!!</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Congratulations !!! Dear Lucky Winner,</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>This is to inform you of the release result of the ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROMOTION PRIZE DRAW Year 2012.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Your email Address attached to ticket number 071-26901482-04 with serial number 37495-0 drew the lucky numbers of N.EG/7931635214/27, which consequently won the lottery and Qualified you among Twenty five international Winners in the 5th category. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of US$ 1,000, 000.00 (ONE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS ONLY), in cash credited to file with REFERENCE: N.EG/3662367114/13.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>CONGRATULATIONS!!!</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>All 25 winning email addresses were selected randomly from the World Wide Website through a computer draw system and extracted from over 50,000 email addresses &amp; official addresses, that are listed online from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North and South America, Middle East and Africa, as part of our International Promotion Programme. This promotion takes place yearly.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>This Lottery was promoted and sponsored by a conglomerate of some multinational companies as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the communities where they have operational base.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our South east asia regional representative Bangkok Thailand as indicated in your play coupon. In view of this, your US$ 1,000,000.00 would be released to you through our payment office in Bangkok Thailand.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>To begin your prize claim, You are advised to contact our co-ordinator in charge below with all the information listed below fill and submitted to him via email below, In order for him to instruct and direct you on how to receive your cash prize.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Your Lucky Numbers.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>071-26901482-04</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Name:Co-ordinator Rev.Nikom Jirasak</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Asia Pacific Lottery Organization</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Soi 27 Sukhotai Road, Dusit Bangkok 10300 Thailand</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Tel: +66835481421</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Email: redem_info2012@yahoo.co.jp</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>1. Name&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>2. Address:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>3. Marital Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>4. Occupation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>5. Age:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>6. Sex:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>7. Nationality:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>8. Country Of Residence:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>9. Telephone Number:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>10. Fax Number:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>11. Draw Number above:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference&nbsp; numbers in all correspondences with us, Furthermore, should there be any change of address, please do inform our Co-ordinator as soon as possible.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Note: Your winning prize is covered by an insurance policy and can not be tamper until it get to you the beneficiary. This is our protocols to avoid misappropriation of winners fund and unwarranted abuse of this programme. In view of this you are advised to quickly file your claim to our co-ordinator as instructed for your immediate direction to the paying Bank.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your prize remitted to you. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claimants or unwarranted claims as has happened in the past. Please be warned.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Remember, you are expected to claim your prize immediately and not more than 20 days to the date of notification. Any claim not made by this date will be returned to HER MAJESTYS DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>CONGRATULATIONS !!! Once again from all members of staff of the ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY ORGANIZATION and thank you for being a part of our International Promotion program.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>We wish you continued good fortunes.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Announcer!</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Dr.Thanaporn Deng</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>President</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Asia Pacific Lottery Organization.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Yours Sincerely,</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Sunan Virote</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Vice President</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>Asia Pacific Lottery Organization.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp; </B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Asia Pacific Int'l Lottery Organization</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2012 All Right Reserved Terms of Service - Guideline</B></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3 color=#000080><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 776353 476328 258426</B></FONT></DIV>
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