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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: "WWE(UNITED STATES)" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2018 16:47:25 +0100
Subject: CASH AWARD QUIZ PROMO

From: The WWE Headquarters(U.S)
Office Of The Promotions Manager,
World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE)
International Promotions/Prize
Award Department,
Stamford, Connecticut,
United States.


2018 (WWE) End Of The Year Quiz/Award Promo(Emails Only)

We Sincerely Thank All World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Fans All Over The World, We Are Happy To Inform You That World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Is Giving Out $1,000,000.00 In This Year Quiz Promo.(U.S)

From Over 6,000,000 Provisional Company And Private Email List Ranging From Different Continents Of The World (America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania) Randomly Selected By Our Computerize “Electronic Random Selection Ballot System” (ERSBS) Without A Physical Ticket Sold. Your Email Address Was Attached To The Winning No:004632-09 And Reference No:Wwe04476-09 And Was Selected As One Of The 5 Star Lucky Participants In This Year Quiz/Answer Promo.

***************Prizes Won*************

One Million United States Dollar{Us1,000,000.00}
One WWE Medium Face-Cap
WWE T-Shirt{Medium Blended With Cap}
WWE Shopping Bag{Male Wallet}

************Reference Details************

Winning No: 004632-09.
Reference No: WWE04476-09.

To Redeem Your ($1,000,000.00) Won Prize Simply Answer The Questions Correctly.

(1)In What Year Was WWE Founded?......

(2)Who Is The C.E.O Of WWE?.....

(3)How Many States Are There In Usa?.....

(4)Who Is Your Favorite WWE Superstar Or Wrestler?......


Send Your Name And Correct Answer To The U.S Promo Manager . Mr. Kevin Smith Via Our Promo Email Address:(Wwe_Promotion@Usa.Com) For Validation Of Winnings And Payment.


Copyright! 2018 The WWE! International Promotions.
All Rights Reserved. Terms Of Service- Guidelines

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