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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: Rosemary James <raypearce1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Rosemary James <mp9146583@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:45:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!


HAPPY HOME LOTTO INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL FREE LOTTERY
CODE NL/UK 0001 UNITED KINGDOM


                                                          REF: IPL/424988059/WP1

                                                                BATCH: KL/91663/DC
                                                   AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION

   We happily announce to you the draw of the Happy Home Lottery International programs held on the March 27th, 2019 in West Midlands, England. Your e-mail address  attached to ticket number: 38-088-606 with Serial number MY/B-UK 04/02018-UHI drew the lucky numbers: 0720904411,which subsequently won you the lottery in the category (A).

   You are therefore been approved to claim a total sum of One million British Pound in cash credited to file No.2109300/18. This is from a total cash prize of Ten Million British Pounds, shared among the first Ten (10) lucky winners in this category (A). Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in your play coupon. In view of this, your One million British Pound would be released to you by our consultant firm in HAPPY HOME AGENT. Our consultant will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact them.

   For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements. Please be warned.

   For you to collect your prizes, kindly fill the request details below and send it to our claims department Agent, confirming the receipt of this notification.

UK HOME AGENT
Mr.Micheal Pearce
Email: mp9146583@gmail.com



              VERIFICATION FORM

FULL NAME:.......................................

AGE:....................................................

SEX:....................................................

NATIONALITY:....................................

FULL ADDRESS:................................

EMAIL ADDRESS:..............................

COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:.............

PHONE AND FAX NUMBER:.............

MOBILE NUMBER:.............................

OCCUPATION/POSITION:..................

COMPANY:..........................................

TICKET NUMBER:..............................

SERIAL NUMBER:..............................

NAME OF NEXT OF KIN:...................

ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN:............



                                             INFORMATION (Decree Law No. 196/03)

We guarantee the respect in the processing of personal data, under art. 13 D. Legislative Decree 196/03.

The above information shall be forwarded to our paying Office for verification and immediate release of your fund to you.

Congratulations once more, and keep trust in us..

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Rosemary James
Promotions Coordinator.

Online coordinator for BRITISH NATIONAL LOTTERY Sweepstakes International

       Program @2018
NOTE N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result in disqualification and any winner below the age of 18 years is automatically disqualified. Please do not reply to this mail. Contact your Claims agent immediately.

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