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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: "ST. GILES HOSPICE PROMOTION 2009" <info_desk_2009@ymail.com>
Reply-To: st.giles_hospices2009@8u8.com
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:59:02 -0400
Subject:

St Giles Hospice,
Fisherwick Road,
Whittington, Lichfield,
WS14 9LH.London
Coded Notification Number: SGHF.154626
Diplomatic Number :GFW.70282682
Ballout Group: Round 6

Concern Winner:


We the esteem Board members of St. Giles Lottery Promotion wishes to
Congratulates you as one of our lucky winner in this year's weekly
draw lottery.You have been chosen by the board of trustees as one of
the final recipients of a cash Grant/Donation for your own personal,
educational, and business development. To celebratethe 30th
anniversary program, We are giving out a yearly donation of 300,000.00
GBP (Three Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds Sterlings) to 10
lucky recipients,To file for your claim you are to fill out below
information and send it to Mr Micheal Olando The Executive Secretary
Via his email Requirements:


The Executive Secretary: Mr Micheal Olando

TELE:+44 704 578 8131
Fax: +44 700 593 8766

Email: st.giles_hospices2009@8u8.com


CLAIMS PROCESSING FORM!!!

1.Full Name..............
2.Address:................
3.Sex....................
4.Age:...................
5.Occupation:...........
6.Phone:.................
7.State: .................
8.Country:...............
9. Coded Notification Number:.............
10. Diplomatic Number: ..............
11 .Ballout Group:..........


The Executive Secretary: Mr Micheal Olando

TELE:+44 704 578 8131
Fax: +44 700 593 8766

Email: st.giles_hospices2009@8u8.com


Yours Faithfully
Ms. Teresa Watson (C.E.O)
St Giles Hospice Lottery




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