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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: honestclaims777@handbag.com
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:45:03 +0200
Subject: CLAIMS.
HONEST LOTTO INTERNATIONAL.HOLLAND
FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
HONEST LOTTO INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
Ref. Number: DSF/9987TY345/BT
Batch Number: HLI/33006534/QRL
ATTENTION.
Sir/ Ma/ Miss,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the winners of the Group
Lotto International Lottery programs held on the 15th January,2005.Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 7881--09563218--750 with serial
number 8774-995 drew lucky numbers 8-031-23-00-32-44 which consequently won
in
the 4th category.You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of US
$650,000.00(Six hundred and fifty thousand United States Dollars)in cash
credited to
file Ref. Number DSF/9987TY345/BT.
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
years in different developed Countries, the lottery was promoted and
sponsored by the President of the World Largest software, Bill Gates to increase
the awareness of Microsoft software packages. We hope with part of your
winning you will take part in our next year USD 50 million international
lottery Program.
To file for your claim please contact our financial agent:
MR.KENNEDYHOWARD.
Foreign Operations Manager,
Dynamics Securities/Finance company. Amsterdam-The Netherlands.
TEL:0031-623426440
EMAIL: dynamicssecurities@mmail.com or dynamicssec@yahoo.co.uk
ADDRESS: Fritzlaan 54,1078LP.Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
You are to contact them with the following requirements:
(a) Photocopy of your I.D for age verification.
(b) Telephone and fax numbers for easy commmunication.
(c) Full names and address.
(d) Reference and Batch numbers.
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 in all correspondence.
Furthermore,should there be any change of address do inform 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,
MRS.LORETHA VAN STROOI.
Lotto Co-ordinator.
___________________________________________________________
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