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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: JENNIFER DONALD <mapoort@netscape.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 22:18:21 +0200
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION /FINAL NOTICE

STAATS LOTERIJ INTERNATIONAL BV
www.staatsloterij.nl
Ref. Number: 515/212/6798
Batch Number: 33456733-BB67
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 3rd
of August 2005. Your E-mail address attached to ticket number 75114655666 with serial number
7665544drew lucky numbers 7-654-87-876 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 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 years. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Presidents of the World
Largest softwares, 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. M.A POORT of the
STAATS LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL AGENCY
TEL: 0031-619-030 798
FAX: 0031-847- 175- 357
Email-mapoort@netscape.net



Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 30th August 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.

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