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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: HELMAN LOTTERY <helmanlottery2@netscape.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 02:03:29 +0200
Subject: Mrs. Berge Frank. Lottery Coordinator.

FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
HELMAN LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE
AWARD DEPT.
REF:HW2/10-4-99/05
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
30/7/2005. 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$20 million international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial agent {MR.
PAUL COKER ) of the,

HELMAN LOTTERY AGENCY.
TEL:+31-655-941-366
Email:helmanlottery@walla.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 30th. of 2005.AUGUST 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 staffand thank you for being part of our
promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Berge Frank.
Lottery Coordinator.

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