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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: "Samantha van" <staat07@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:10:53 +0000
Subject: YOUR AWARD NOTIFICATION
YOUR AWARD NOTIFICATION
LUCKYDAY INTERNATIONAL.
AMSTERDAM- NETHERLANDS.
FROM:THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/ PRIZE AWARD.
Ref. Number: 412/657/0007
Batch Number: 538901527-BL
RE: AWARD
NOTIFICATION
We are pleased to inform you of the result of The Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 24th February, 2006. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number 47789440041-2557 with serial number HL1448-661
drew lucky numbers 3-3-1 which consequently won in the 1st category, you
have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of US$ 1,000,000.00 (One
Million 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 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
Mr. Peter Smith
TEL:+31-641-635-206
TEL: +31-622-317-299
E-mail:luckydaywinning@netscape.net
Peter Smith of the trust Group Agency TEL:31-622-317-299 Email:
luckydaywinning@netscape.net please remember, all winning must be claimed
not later than 28th March 2006. 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,
Susan van Hands
Lottery Coordinator,
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