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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 ONLINE LOTTERY PROMO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <legitimate_markzuckerberg@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:21:02 -0600
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS FROM FACEBOOK!!!!!

Congratulations From Facebook International Online Lottery!!!
 
Facebook the largest Social Networking site valued more than $100 Billion Dollars and also expecting its One Billion Users to come mainly from Mobile devices than desktop Users by 2013, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has decided to boost Users and Companies a WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY by Lottery Program and Initial Public Offer said in a press release.
 
We are very happy to inform you that your name appear on the Facebook International Lottery Promo for the End of the Year 2013 and we are giving out the total sum of $1.500,000.00 USD (One Million And Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars/Brand New Grand Jeep Cherokee) which is what you have just won.Your name was selected in a raffle that was made yesterday 4th of September 2013 so we need your fast response so that we can proceed with the process of your winnings.Your name was selected by Mr Mark Zuckerberg the CEO of Face book (Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer ) The promotion was made to make all Facebook User Benefit from the gain the company made Facebook is a the first and ever largest means of meeting both old and new friend your unique winnings code is (234/01/020) this most not be given to any body until you have your winnings to avoid lost.
 
The promo was done to serve as a means of appreciation to visitors on our site and also to help people to fight off poverty and to maintain the standard of living.
 
You are advised to contact the payment and the head office department of your Funds and with your details:
 
1  Full Name—————
 
2. PHONE AND FAX NUMBER ————
 
3. ADDRESS WERE YOU WANT THEM TO DELIVER THE ATM CARD ——–
 
(P.O BOX  ACCEPTABLE)———-
 
4. YOUR AGE AND CURRENT OCCUPATION————-
 
5. Home Equity {YES OR NO}.————
 
6. Identity/Sex.——-:
 
With the email below so that they can proceed with the process of your winnings.
Contact Name Mark Zuckerberg: legitimate_markzuckerberg@hotmail.com
 
Leave a voice message stating your name to the office of (Facebook Promo Coordinator Mr. Patrick Widen via phone: (903) 458-9183)
 
Kindly choose and get back to us on how you want it your winnings be paid to your designated.
 
A.T.M WILL ISSUED OUT HERE IN OUR COMPANY....
 
BANK TRANSFER WILL BE MADE INTO YOUR DESTINATION ACCOUNT....
 
BANK DRAFT WILL BE ISSUED OUT HERE IN OUR COMPANY.....
 
Thank you.
 
Greg Holmes for CDAA
 
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