joewein.de LLC fighting spam and scams on the Internet |
|
|
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.
Click here to report a problem with this page.
Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: LUCKYDAY LOTTERY <luckydaylottery@luckyday.nl>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:24:49 -0700
Subject: Award winning notification
LUCKYDAY LOTTERY INETRANTIONAL
MAAIERSTRAAT 243
1104 AD
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Ref. Number: 132/756/4107
Batch Number: 538901537-BB67
Sir/Madam.
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the
18th of October, 2005. Your E-mail address attached to ticket number 27511465895-6410 with serial
number 3772-510 drew lucky numbers 7-14-88-23-21-45 which consequently won in the 1st category,
you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1, 500, 000.00(One millioin five
Hundred Thousand United states dollars)
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. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Largest software?s, we hope
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
AVECO & CO NATIONAL AGENCY
MR. Peterson Van Dijk.
TEL: 0031-626 774 360:
EMAIL: avcconsul@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 11th of Novembert,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.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Grace Edward
Anti-fraud resources: