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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: Micro-soft Claims Department <micro@netsite.com>
Reply-To: m.s.pro.operation@admin.in.th
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:29:49 -0200
Subject: Community Development.

Congratulations!

This is to inform you that you are among the five (5) Lucky winner of the Microsoft Promotion held on 30th of October 2012. This program was carried out through the aid of our Online Electronic E-mail Address Balloting System, and aimed at encouraging and
rewarding online hosting and this objective is to make a notable change in the standard of living of people all around the Universe, you will only be chosen to receive the donation once.

Be notified, that you are a beneficiary of a cash prize of £300,000.00 GBP Three Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds.Based on the random selection exercise of internet websites and millions of supermarket cash invoices worldwide,these Draws are commemorative as
special that you do not need to buy any ticket to enter the draws.

Here are the details of winners:

Ticket No.: 27522-46896
Serial No 652-662
Security File No.: UKMA-74M40LA

As part of our security protocol to avoid Duplication of claims, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential until you have redeemed your won prize. For more information on how you are to claim your prize won, please contact our Promotion Claims

1. Full Names:________________________
2. Place of Residence:_________________
3. Country:____________________________
4. Telephone Number:___________________
5. Age:_________________________________
6. Sex:_________________________________

Promotion Claims Department
Recommended Agent: Mr. Larry Miller

Microsoft® respects your privacy. All rights Reserved

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