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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: info@winner.com
Reply-To: chevroletclaims014@shqiptar.eu
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:41:46 +0530
Subject: Goodnews.

CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILE COMPANY
Highworth Rd, South Marston, Swindon,
Wiltshire SN3 4TZ,
United Kingdom

STAR PRIZE WINNER

This is to inform you that you have won a BRAND NEW Chevrolet 2013 MODEL CAR and cash prize of (1,000,000.00 USD). The car comes with a special CHEVROLET INSURANCE Cover for one whole year till the next promotion. It also comes with a one year warranty and FREE repairs at any CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILE depot or service center worldwide. Your Batch No: 515944052/166 and Winning No: 1544 make you as one of the lucky winner in our 2014 Charity bonanza. You are to contact our claims manager on this Email: chevroletclaims014@shqiptar.eu with the below details for claims. Please Fill the Information below:

A Scan copy of your Identification (Driving License or any Valid I.D Proof) is needed

1. Full Names:
2. Address:
3. State:
4. Occupation:
5. Age:
6. Sex:
7. Country:
8. Winning Email:
9. Mobile/Direct Line:
10: Banking Details:

Note: Ensure that you send all your information to (chevroletclaims014@shqiptar.eu) to enable us responds back immediately.

NOTE: - YOU ARE TO IMMEDIATELY SEND YOUR COMPLETE INFORMATION FOR CLAIMS ON THIS EMAIL ONLY: - chevroletclaims014@shqiptar.eu

Contact via Email
Claims Manager.
Mr Jerry Williams
Contact Email: chevroletclaims014@shqiptar.eu

Congratulations on Your Winnings.

For fast and easy processing of you winning fund, please ensure you check your mail consistently.

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