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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: "Toyota Lottery Promotion" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cordinatorpromot@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2014 11:09:14 +0100
Subject: ****OUR REF: VBMF/BKK/VOL/0740/896***?

TOYOTA AUTOMOBILES COMPANY
Soi 23 Sathorn Bangkok 10120
Bangkok Thailand.
Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 3YT
Register company number: 4533384
www.toyota.co.th
Telephone: 66947731527
Dear E-mail Owner
 
This is to inform you that you have won a BRAND NEW Toyota Lottery 2014 CAR and a cash prize of ( US$2,500,000 00 USD). The car comes with a special TOYOTA INSURANCE Cover for one whole year that is till the next promotion. It also comes with a one year warranty and FREE repairs at any TOYOTA AUTOMOBILES depot or service centre worldwide. Your Batch No: 515944052/166 and Winning No: 1544 make you as one of the lucky winner in our 2014 NEW YEAR Charity bonanza. You are to contact our claim agent on this Email:(cordinator6543@yahoo.co.  
Please Fill the Information below:
 
A Scan copy of your Identification (Driving License or any Valid I.D Proof) is needed
 
1. Full Name:
2. Full Address:
3. Occupation:
4. Age:
5. Sex: 
6. Country: 
7. Winning Email:
8. Mobile Number:
                                            
Contact Person: Mrs. Ho Cheetham
Contact Email: cordinator6543@yahoo.co.th
Phone Number: +66947731527
Congratulation On Your Winnings.
www.toyota.co.th

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