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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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: "Mrs. Hamilton" <elss000@netscape.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 05:17:12 -0700
Subject: AWARD WINNER!

LOTTERY WINNING NOTIFICATION/ FINAL NOTICE
EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO FAMOUS CULTURE LOTTERY)
Ref. Number: 262/415/7673
Batch Number: 1352-8884-AF 11
Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 18th April 2005. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 107613205- with serial number 180-214-730 drew lucky
numbers 7-22-18-23-11-44, which consequently won in the 1st category, you
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
US$ 1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's 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 25,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email addresses and names
from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three
years.

This lottery, was promoted by the software corporation to compensate some
few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that 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. Joe West of FAMOUS CULTURE AGENCY.
TEL: 0032-486-590-437
Email: fcultures@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 17th of May
2005.

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.

Write to this email address to claim your prize: fcultures@netscape.net
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Rita Hamilton.
(Lottery Coordinator)

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