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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: HOLLAND LOTTERY <hollandlottery@bankersmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:42:29 +0200
Subject: HOLLAND LOTTERY

Form: Holland Lottery.
Ref Nnumbe: SWEF0023-553
Batch Number: Nl112087-Bc96
Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 28th
June , 2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 223-8754-6655 with serial number
333-FL00-998 drew lucky numbers 986-001-775-222 which consequently won in the 2ND category, you
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$2,000,000 (TWO Million 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
20,000 company and 30,000,000 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 eminent
personalities like Bill Gates and the Sultan of Brunei, 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 fiducial agent
Mr,Tommy Peter AND ASSOCIATES NETHERLAND. TELEPHONE :+31-626498008 HOLLAND.
ReplyEmail:hollandlottery2@bankersmail.com Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 13th
of July 2005. 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,
MR,Tommy Peter
EMAIL:hollandlottery2@bankersmail.com
Lottery Coordinator.

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