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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: "maryrose ruud" <malo101_74@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:32:19 +0000
Subject: Congratulation for Your Winning.
Lotto International Program
Laan van Hoornwijck 55, 2289 DG
Amsterdam,The Netherlands
http://www.lotto.nl
Ref Nr. 3376527711, Batch Nr. 1151085135
Lucky Nr. 5-9-15-36-44-8
ATTN: Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lotto.nl International
programs held on the 28/09/2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket
number 653164251591-6011 with serial number 7321410,batch number 1151085135,
lottery ref number 3376527711 and drew lucky numbers 5-9-15-36-44-8 which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a
lump sum pay out of US$2.5 Million ( Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
United States dollars Only).
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.
Note, all participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
from over
40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all
over the world. This promotional program takes place once in every year,
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.
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 30TH OCT., 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 above in all correspondence
to our processing remittance Department.
Lotto.nl Remittance Office
Fidelity Investment Bv
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
TEL: +31-619-054-151,FAX:+31-84-755-6915
email:fidelityin@netscape.net
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform the remittance
office as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being
part of our promotional program.
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs.Rosemary Ruud.
Promotion Manager
mailto:fidelityin@netscape.net
PLEASE CONTACT THE REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:-
BENEFICIARY
NAME...................................................................................................
YOUR
ADDRESS........................................................................................................
TELEPHONE AND FAX
NR...........................................................................................
DATE OF
BIRTH.......................................................................................................
AMOUNT
WON........................................................................................................
REF.
NR........................................................................................................
BATCH
NR................................................................................................................
LUCKY
NR.................................................................................................................
GOOD LUCK.
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