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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: "Irene Ward" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <globalsubscribers@kimo.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 09:23:47 -0800
Subject: Congrats, You Have Won 542,179

NOTICE!
 
This email serves to officially inform you that you have won in the Powerball End of Year Promo drawn on November 3, 2017.
Players are automatically entered into this draw through afiliated online shopping checkouts and then the winners randomly selected from the millions of global entries. As one of the 20 lucky winners, you are entitled to a total payout of 542,179 British pounds plus an all expense paid trip for two to the award ceremony in London, United Kingdom later this year!!!
 
Please note your details below:
 
Ref No: PWB/2017/NOV/592817
Batch No: PWB/11259
Serial No: 224711
 
Data Protection:  The personal data collected here will be used for identification and verification purposes only. Please note that this information would be kept highly secure and confidential.
 
To claim please provide all of the following:
 
1. Title (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms):
2. Full Name:
3. Address (House no & street address):
4. City:
5. State:
6. Post code:
7. Country:
8. Tel/Fax Number:       
9. Mobile:
10. Email Address:
11. Date of Birth:       
12. Sex:
13. Place of Birth:       
14. Nationality:
15. Occupation:
16. Marital Status:
 
17. Funds Remittance Option (Cash Pickup or Wire Transfer):
 
Also include the following documents:
 
18. A valid Drivers license or International Passport or National Identity
 
19. A recent utility bill or bank statement (not more than 3 months old)
 
Send to your claims officer via email or fax below:
 
Paul Parsons
Email: globalsubscribers@kimo.com
Fax: (+44) 844 772 3971
 
Please ensure to submit all requested documents to avoid delays in your claim processing. We usually get a few cases of impersonation, so please also ensure to keep your claim information secure and confidential until all processes have been completed and your claim credited to your account. You can also request a cancellation form if you do not wish to claim.
 
NOTE: You must be aged above 18 to claim. All claims must be processed by December 30, 2017. After this date, unclaimed winnings will be considered FORFEITED and returned to the Treasury for next month's rollover.
 
Irene Ward
 
GS
Official agents of Powerball International

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