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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: "Macro " <carolvaneaton@netscape.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:18:35 +0500
Subject: WelcomeQwxctws

Hi!

AWARD/FINAL NOTIFICATION
LUCKYDAY LOTTERY, NEDERLAND.
Laan van Hoornwijck 55
2289 DG Rijswijk
Postadres
Postbus 3059
2280 GB Rijswijk
Website: www.luckyday.nl
REF Number: MLI/M018-PM2031/05
TICKET Number: 10034-73002
LUCKY NUMBERS: 270705/14, 22, 27&46
Lucky Ball "36"

Hello,
Be informed of the result of the Lucky Day Lottery Winners International programs held on the 27th June, 2005. Your E-mail address attached to Ticket number 10034-73002 with drew lucky numbers 270705/14, 22, 27&46, Lucky Ball,36, which consequently won in the A category, been approved for the sum payout of Euros 1,500.000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Euros)only. This is from a total cash prize of Euros 9,000,000.00 Million shared among Six International lucky Winners in the Category A (Plus +).
Due to mix up of information, we ask that you keep your winning information very confidential till your claims has been processed as the Beneficiary, and your prize /money is remitted or subsequently onward transfer into your nominated Bank Account. This is in conformity with the latest transfer regulations signed by the International Lottery Organization since this is part of our Security protocol measures to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from Companies and individual email addresses from all over the world. This promotional program takes place annually.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
To file for your claim, please contact our /your fiduciary agent:
Mrs. Mary Peterson
PAYMENT AGENT
Email: mary@eubrus.zzn.com
Tel: + 31 648 330 872
NOTE: That all winning must be claimed not later than 16th August of 2005.
After this date all unclaimed funds will be automatically recycled. Winners under the age of 18 are automatically disqualified.
Do note every letters as clearly stated as we would not be held responsible if any hitch in this transaction due to laxity on your part. So you are to expedite action, failure to file-in for the release of your winning shall be compelled losing your fund. In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, kindly remember to quote your reference number in all correspondence.

Congratulations from our members of staff and thanks for being part of our promotional program.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Richard K. Lloyd
Lottery Coordinator.

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