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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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From: "Global Stakes Lottery Notification Office"
<informationdesk@globalonlinegames.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 12:47:18 +0000
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION{Contact Claims Agent}
1 Craven ParkHarlesden London NW10 United Kingdom Tel:+44 703 191 7043 Fax:+44 704 784 4699 Ref: GSL/988/05 Dear Sir/Madam, WINNING NOTIFICATION.Over the years the prestigious Global Sweepstakes lottery has set out and sucessfully organised Sweepstakes on a daily,weekly,and annual basis. We have equally maintained a standard unrivaled in the industry as it concerns the pay out of winnings to sucessful participants.In line with the commemorating event marking our 10th year anniversary we rolled out over £2,000.000.00(Two million British Pounds) for our 10th year Anniversary Draws. Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which enjoy our patronage. The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalised email addresses to ticket numbers.Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to Ticket Number 003895337498 with serial numbers GSL/9080118308/03and drew the lucky numbers 14-21-25-39-40-47(20) which subsequently won you £250,000.00 (Two Hundred and fifty Thousand Great Britain Pounds) as one of the 10 jackpot winners in this draw. You have therefore been approved the entire winning sum of £250,000.00 (Two Hundred and fiftyThousand British Pounds).The draws registered as Draw number one was conducted in Brockley,London United Kingdom on the 28 of August 2005. This lottery Draws is commemorative and as such special.Please be informed by this Winning Notification to make contact with your designated agent who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your winnings.To file for your claim Please Contact your claims agent, Veronica Van Bosch(Mrs). Global Sweepstakes claims agent.email: claimsagent_globalonlinelottrey@yahoo.comYou are advised to contact your claims agent with the following details to avoid unnecessary delays and complications. Your Name (in Full).Ticket Number, Serial Number, and Lucky Numbers as indicated in this winning Notification.I wish to on behalf of Members and Staff of the Global Sweepstakes Lottery International Congratulate you on your win and wish you the Best of luck as you spend your good fortune.Thank you for being part of our commemorative 10th Anniversary Draws.Sincerely, Mr Stag GarnerGlobal Sweepstakes Lottery Co-ordinator. NB: PLEASE NOTE! Any claim not made before seven(7) working days from date of notification will indicate that the winner has voluntarily forfeited his/her winnings.
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