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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: "jennifer donald" <lotto_national55@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 14:08:46 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!
NATIONAL LOTTO PLUS ONE (INTERNATIONAL INTERNET EXTRA AWARD PROGRAM)
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO NATIONAL LOTTERY COMPANY THE,NETHERLANDS
HOST COMPANY)
Ref. Number: D2L/102/633/0110
Batch Number: 02237/4400-CC14
FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONAL LOTTERY COORDINATOR,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/ PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Dear winner,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 30th of June. 2005. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 1942896-9032 with serial number 3001490
drew lucky numbers 11-0-17-31-60- 75-9 which consequently won in the 1st
category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
US$1,000,000.00(One Million United States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS ones more!!! 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.
Please be informed that all non-resident of Holland is required to pay
for their non -residence processing/application fee prior to the
collection of their winning prize. Which is subject to your country of
origin.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot systemd drawn
from over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and
names from all over the world, names from Australia, New Zealand,
America, Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia as part of
International Promotions Program. This promotional program takes place
every three year {3Years}.
This lottery was promoted by the software corporation to compensate
some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope with part
of your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million
international lottery. Please note that your lucky winning numbers falls
within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in
your play coupon to file in for your claims, please contact the company
attorney.
Mr. Dan Van Dorek,
Fiduciary Agent
Telefoon straat, 143
Eindhoven-The Netherlands.
Tel:+31-630-353 568
Fax:+31-619-840-623
E-mail:van_dorek@yahoo.co.uk
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than (29th
July.2005) and Winning claims begins (30th 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 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,
Mrs. Jennifer Donald.
Lottery Coordinator
National Lottery Program.
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