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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: "LOTERIA LOTTERY" <loteria111lotter@netscape.net> (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 18:03:37 +0100
Subject:
www.loteria.com
FROM: LOTERIA LOTTERY
Ref. Nnumbe: 132/756/4509
Batch Number: 538901527-Bc68
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 10th November , 2004. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 27522465896-6453 with serial number
3772-554 drew lucky numbers 7-14-18-23-31-45 which consequently won in the
2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1,000,000 (One Million United States 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 year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by eminent personalities like Bill Gates and the Sultan of Brunei, 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.JULIUS MANUEL AND ASSOCIATES SPAIN. TELEPHONE:0034-6600-27810
Reply Email:loteria111lotter@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 10th of December 2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will beincluded in the next stake.Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.Furthermore, should there be any change of address doinform 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,
MR Julius Manuel.
Lottery Coordinator.
Tel: 0034-6600-27810.
loteria111lotter@netscape.net
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