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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. CHAN KWOK" <globevision@insurer.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:15:14 -0500
Subject: AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION

UNICEF LOTTERY BOARD
12/F, Acacia Building 150 Kennedy Road, NY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.


ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY
//CC:REF NO: JPC/2551256/003KFX
//CC:BATCH NO: NN/00750013/HKP

AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION

Following the late result release of UNICEF/LOTERIA/INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAM held on 4/ 06/ 2018. Due to mix up of some names and numbers, the result was later released on the 2/07/ 2018. Your name have been entered as an alternative number attached to Reference Number: JPC/2551256/003KFX with Batch number: NN/00750013/HKP drew from the lucky numbers 9-13-21-30-31-33, which consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of $985,715.00 (NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDERED AND FIFTEEN UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) in cash credited to file with REF, NO: JPC/2551256/003/KFX and Batch No: NN/00750013/HKP. This is from a total cash prize of $14.158.100.00 (FOURTEEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) Shared among ten (10) international winners in this category. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Your fund is now deposited with our accredited security company insured to its real value in line with necessary financial regulations, applicable within the American regions hence the payment should not be reprogrammed nor should any money be deducted from your winning. We strictly advise that you keep your award information from public notice, until your claim has been processed and remitted to your possession as this is part of our security protocol to avoid double claim or unwarranted abuse of this program by unscrupulous individuals. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from (Six Million) names from Asia, America, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, and South Pacific, as part of the Year International promotion program. We hope your lucky name will draw a bigger cash prize in the subsequent programs ahead. You are expected to visit our office in the USA for claim as well as to sign your fund legalization documents or you may employ the services our accredited claim agent to act on your behalf.

To begin your lottery claim please contact the accredited agent assigned to handle your file in the person of Mr. Mchenry Morris, Foreign operations manager of GLOBE VISION SECURITIES LLC. Email: ( globevision@insurer.com ) for the processing and remittance of your winning prize to any bank of your choice. Remember all prize money must be claimed not later than 3/08/2018. Note after this date all funds will be return back to the MINISTRY OF FINANCE USA as unclaimed Prize. Again be informed that 10% of your Lottery Winning belongs to GLOBE VISION SECURITIES LLC as part of their commission. This commission will be paid to GLOBE VISION SECURITIES LLC after you have receive your fund in your designated account.

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every of your correspondence with your claim agent. Furthermore should there be any change of address, do inform your agent as soon as possible. Send your complete information which includes your name, address and telephone numbers to them so that they can forward to you the payment processing form which you must have to complete and return back through their Email: globevision@insurer.com
Congratulations once again from all members of our staff and thanks for being part of this international promotion program.
Yours Sincerely.

Mr. CHAN KWOK
VICE PRESIDENT

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