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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: "Mr.Elbert Greame" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <donaldjohn5@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2017 19:32:49 -0500
Subject: DEAR BENEFICIARY!!

 
BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
5070 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES. CA 90036
UNITEDS STATES OF AMERICA.
 
NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/JUNK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.
Dear Benefificiary
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2016/2017 Model BMW X7 Series Car and a Cheque of $1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 1st section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
Description of prize vehicle;
Model: 760Li Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.
The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system  from a database of over 200,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to claim your prize.
Fiduciary Agent: Donald John
Contact Email: donaldjohn5@aol.com
For you to collect your prizes, kindly fill the verification form below and send it to the Fiducoary Agent, Mr.Donald John, of our claims department through email, stating your receipt of this notification. He has been mandated to offer you assistance and facilitate the urgent delivery of your prizes.
VERIFICATION FORM:
1. Name In Full :
2. Address :
3. Nationality :
4. Age :
5. Sex
6. Occupation :
7. Direct Phone :
8. Present Country :
9. Email address :
10. pin code Number BMW:255175HGDY03/49
Note! that you have to send email to  Mr.Donald John, providing him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.
Mr.Elbert greame
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THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS
BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 

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