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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: "Coca Cola" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <manyslmom@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:57:54 +0100
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION

Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Promotion Redemption Center
83 East Street, Wc23 London, England.
United Kingdom
Tel: +447452035603

WINNING NOTIFICATION

We happily announce to you the draw of the Coca Cola Lottery International programs held in London. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: UK58729CCC which subsequently won you the lottery in the 3rd category.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of $3.500,000.00(Three Million Five Hundred United States Dollars). This is from a total cash prize of US$35 Million Dollars, shared amongst the first hundred (10) lucky winners in this category. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in London as indicated in your play coupon.

In view of this your US$3.500,000.00 (Three Million Five Hundred United States Dollars) would be released to you by our security firm in London. Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact him. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 individuals and companies. This promotion takes place only for this season before play coupon begins.

For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements.
Please be warned. To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent:
Richard Nelson Email: richardnelsondr2013@gmail.com
Tel: +447452035603

To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, you are to contact Mr. Richard Nelson with followings details below:

1. Your full name, telephone, contact address and
2. Quote your Ticket number in any correspondences
With us or our designated agent.

Congratulations, once more from all members and staffs of this program. Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.

YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THIS EMAIL FOR YOUR CLAIM AGE DIRECTLY. richardnelsondr2013@gmail.com

Best Regards,
Mrs Pokey Mckunge
Zonal Coordinator
Coca Cola Lottery International

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