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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: anita_5000van <anita_5000van@telstra.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 11:31:26 +0200
Subject: YOU HAVE WON


EAGLE EURO LOTTO INTERNATIONAL
HOFGEEST 333,1102 EL
AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS

Ref. Number: 98/401
Batch Number: 721-557-ELNL82

ATTN,

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 215th of June 2004. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 556-065-677-641 with serial number 323-509-992
drew lucky numbers 233-733-530-844-354 which consequently won in the
2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
US$1.500,000 (One Million Five hundred thousand United States 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 25,000 company and 32,000,000 individual email addresses and
names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place
every three year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by some
eminent personalities who do not wish to declare their identity for
security reasons. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our
next year USD50 million International lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our legal department paying office.

MR PAUL SMITH
TEL:0031-627-478-811
fax;0031-206-006-491
Email: legaldarp@netscape.net or eagleeuro@mmail.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 14th of july 2004.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next
stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,
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,
Mrs Anita van.
Lottery Coordinator













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