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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Jennifer Carlton" <notification@merseyworldgames.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:49:13 -0600
Subject: Form Of Verification
U.K NATIONAL LOTTERY
Dear Winner,
Congratulations once again from all the staff here. In
order to verify your winnings, we need your
particulars for record purposes, Attached here is a
copy of our verifications form, please fill
accordingly so as to proceed with your winnings. Once
again congratulations from all the staff.
VERIFICATION FORM
1.FULL NAMES:__________________________________
2.ADDRESS:_____________________________________________
____________________________________________
3.SEX:_______________
4.AGE:________
5.MARITAL STATUS:___________________
6.OCCUPATION:________________________
7.E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________
8.TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
9.LOTTO NUMBER:____________________ B. DRAW NUMBER:______________
10.TICKET NUMBER:___________________
11.SERIAL NUMBER:__________________
12.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL____________
___________________________________________
13. COUNTRY________________________________
Upon the reciept of the duly requested data, send a copy to the courier department responsible for payment of your winnings; (Mr. Mike Saunders of ANC Parcels - email: courier@ancparcels.com )
He would be responsible for sending you the original copies of those documents which would require your signature. When the documents are couriered to you, you would sign them and return them to the courier company,from where it would be forwarded to the Lottery headquarters for final payment of your prize money. Please oblige to follow their instructions so the document can get to your present address on time. Do ensure to file your claims to them with a copy of your verification particulars and scaned copies of driver's lisence or any form of national identity.
. Ensure to adhere to all instruction.
Jennifer Carlton(MRS).
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