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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: "FACEBOOK LOTTERY PROMOTION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <john_morganfinance02@e-mail.ua>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:49:27 -0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS FACEBOOK LOTTERY PROMOTION !!!.

CONGRATULATIONS! !
Welcome to the official site of the FACEBOOK® Seasons
Promotions.FACEBOOK LOTTERY PROMOTION !!!
The Online Consumer Promotions 2013.

RESULTS FOR CATEGORY "A" DRAWS

Congratulations To You As We Bring To Your Notice, The Results Of The
Category "A" Draws Of Facebook Lottery UK.We Are Happy To Inform You That
You Have Emerged A Winner Under The First Category, Which Is Part Of Our
Promotional Draws. The Draws Were Held On March And Results
Are Being Officially Announced Today.

Participants Were Selected Through A Computer Ballot System Drawn From 4,000,000 Names/Email Addresses Of Individuals And Companies From Africa,
America, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, And New Zealand As Part Of Our International Promotions Program.

You/Your Company, Attached To Ticket Number 3322/6181-22, With Serial Number 92-71 Drew The Lucky Numbers 19, 21, 25, 30, 41, 44 (22), And Consequently Won In The Category "A".You Have Therefore Been Awarded A Lump Sum Pay Out Of $950,000 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars)) In Cash, Which Is The Winning Payout For Category "A"Winners.This promotional program takes place every year. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our end of year 2 million Usd Dollars.

you are to forward the following details to enable us clear your file for immediate payment:

1. Full Names:
2. Address:
3. Age:
4. Sex:
5. Occupation:
6. Phone numbers:
7. Fax number:
8. Country:
9. International passport/Driving license Please Contact Your Claims Agent Immediately, To Begin Your Claims Process;

Mr.John Morgan.
Financial Director
Facebook Lottery U.K Ltd
Foreign Service Number: +44 70457 49344
Email:.. john_morganfinance02@e-mail.ua

For Easy Reference And Identification Find Below Your Reference And Batch Numbers.

Reference Number: 67/80/IPD
Batch Number: 1811-Th

Note That You Are To Forward This Email To The Finance Firm In.Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely,
Mr George smith
The Lottery Coordinator,
Facebook Lottery Uk

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