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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: libertysports@handbag.com
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:27:33 -0700
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

GOLDLAND LOTTO INTERNATIONAL
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.

REF: OHS/2061986708/01
BATCH: 19/018/IHV /NL
RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION / FINAL NOTICE
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result ofthe Lottery Winners International
programs held on the 20TH of october 2004. Your e-mail address attached
toticket number 0577465846-629 with serial number 3732-88 drew lucky numbers9-12-17-25-31-29
which onsequently won in the 2nd category, you havetherefore been approved
for a lump sum pay out of $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars)CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning
information confidential until your claims has been processed and your
money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid
double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
from over 100,000 company and 50,000,000 individual email addresses and
names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place
every three year. We hope with part of your winning you will take part
in our end of year 50 million Euro International lottery. To file for
your claim, please contact our fiducially agent MR BRUNO EDWARD of GOLDLAND
AGENCY BV .

TEL:+31-619-042-268
FAX:+31-847-301-457
Email: goldlandagency1@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 20TH of november.
2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will be
included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please
remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent
as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being
part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely yours,

Mr. George William
Lottery Coordinator.






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