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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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Fraud email example:

From: Stella Hans <mrs_gcheh@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: Stella Hans <coca-colaawarddrw@cash4u.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:09:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PROMOTION PRIZE AWARDS 2014


 
 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY PROMOTION  PRIZE AWARDDEPT  COCA-COLA AVENUE STAMFORD BRIDGE LONDON.
SW1V 3DW UNITED KINGDOM.
 
Ref Number: REF NO: is (CCC-0I0MD1512)
Ticket Number (7PWYZ-2014)
Ballot Number (BT:1205-2014/20)
 
THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PROMOTION PRIZE AWARDS 2014:
 
Dear Winner.
 
Congratulation your account has won you a prize money of one million Great Britain Pounds was randomly selected and entered into our free Third Category draws. You have subsequently emerged a winner and therefore entitled to a substantial amount of one million Great Britain Pounds(£1,000000.00) for the 2014  promo draws. Kindly confirm receipt of this email by forwarding your details to the claims department.
 
I wish to seize this opportunity to acquaint you with guidelines as you must follow in order to complete your claims. On our part, we have a mandate to see you through. We will work assiduously to realize this mandate as we respect your views, opinions and most importantly protect your privacy.
 
This Promotion is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This Promotional Awards of Prize is the 3rd of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public. In other to claim your prize winning, please contact our fiduciary agent for claims with the contact below,
 
My Country:
My Winner Mobile Number:
My Second Mobile if any
My Full Name: 
My E-mail Address: 
My Address:
My House Telephone:
My Age:
My Sex:
My Marital Status:
My Occupation:
My Prize Amount:
 
SELECT PREFERRED MODE OF PAYMENT FROM 
 
THE LIST BELOW:
 
(A)Delivery Of Cheque....................
(beer) Bank To Bank Transfer................
(coffee) ATM Master Credit Card ...............
(8.)How Do You Feel As A Winner:.........
 
Congratulations on behalf of the entire 
 
management and  staff of the Coca-Cola Company Plc.
 
Contact Phone Number: (00447042054361)
direct email contact:EMAIL CONTACT.(agentjones@englandmail.com)
Contact E-mail Address: coca-colaawarddrw@cash4u.com
 
The Coca-Cola Company. Copy Right 2014 All Rights Reserved:THE COCA-COLA COMPANY PROMOTION PRIZE AWARD 2014

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