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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: slwins123nl@handbag.com
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:04:40 +0200
Subject: Congratulations You Won!!!
SPONSOR LOTTERIJ INTERNATIONAL NL
Echestine 100c 1102 RL Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ref. Number: 001/735/2841
Batch Number: 17913008-sbl201
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the
Lottery Winners International programs held on the 22nd August, 2005.Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 73564234-sbl with serial number
1735 draw lucky numbers 22578nl which consequently won in the 2nd category,you
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 1,000,000.00 Euro
(One Million Euro) 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 50,000 company
and 47,300,000 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 2,500,000.00 Euro
international lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL
Agent MR. RODNEY THOMPSON of SPONSOR LOTTERIJ INTERNATIONAL NL. Email:winnersclaim@casino.com
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
7th of September,2005.After this date all unclaimed funds will be included
in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays. 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: Please do provide the following information's (claim Verification form)
fill and submit back via Email
to your claim agent,
1,YOUR FULLNAME:.............
2,YOUR SEX:..................
3,YOUR ADDRESS:...........................
4,.YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER:.........
5,.YOUR FAX NUMBER:...............
6,.YOUR OCCUPATION:...............
7,.YOUR COMPANY'S NAME:...........
8, YOUR AGE:.......................
9,.YOUR REF NUMBER:..............
10, COUNTRY........................
11, E-MAIL.........................
INDICATE PREFERRED MODE OF PRIZE COLLECTION:
A)CASH
(B)ON-LINE WIRE TRANSFER to your designated
Bank Account.
(C)BANK DRAFT.ACCOUNT COORDINATES IF BY ON-LINE WIRE TRANSFER.
Nb: All future correspondence must be made to: Email:
yours Sincerely,
Mrs.Stella Jones
(Lottery Coordinator)
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