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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: lottoffice4@zipmail.com.br
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:10:28 -0800
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?A=20Lucky=20day?=
INTERNATIONAL/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF:PL2/209318/09
BATCH:18/103/HME.
Attention
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International
programs held on this (2004)year. Your e-mail address attached to ticket
number 436425795822-5022 with serial number 6614102,batch number 8561513507,lottery
ref number 7675213911 and drew lucky numbers 7-9-4-17-34-44 which consequently
won in category C, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out
of US$1,000,000,00(ONE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLAR) 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 40,000 company
and 10,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted
and sponsored by Association of software producers. we hope with part of
your winning,you wil l take part in our next year US$10 million international
lottery.
Remember, all winning must be claimed fast and urgent.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please
remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.You
can also contact us through our alternate address which is lottoffice5000@yahoo.co.uk
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being
part of our promotional program.
Note: Any form of delay will only jeopardise your winning.A Lucky day. Please
Take Note
Yours Sincerely,
Management.
Lottery Coordinator
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