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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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: "ms pamela smith" <mspamelasmith@walla.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:05:59 -1200
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

IMATION INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY STAKE
QUEENS DRIVE,1064.
LONDON,UK.


FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
PRIME LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE
AWARD DEPT.
REF:PW2/10-4-99/05

ATTN:lucky Winner


WINNING NOTIFICATION NOTICE

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery
Winners International programs held on the 25/6/2005. Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 674082ADF with
serial number A-770829,batch number D-740644,lottery ref
number 3854388 and drew lucky numbers 12-36-39 which
consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore
been approved for a lump sum pay out of $2.5 Million ( TWO
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND 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 30,000 company and 10,000,000 individual
email addresses and names from all over the world.

This promotional program takes place every year.This lottery
was promoted and sponsored by Association of software
producers.

we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our
next year US$20m international lottery. To file for your
claim,
please contact our fiducial agent

MR.HENSLEY HASTINGS COLE.
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER,
BOND FINANCE LTD.
EMAIL:hensleyhcole_lotteryagent@web2mail.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
15th,september of 2005.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.

Yours Sincerely,
Miss. Pamela Smith.
Lottery Coordinator.

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