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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: williams robinson <infouknationallottery_onlinegame@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:37:29 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dear Winner
Dear Winner,
Congratulations once again from all the staff here. In
order to verify your winnings, we need your
particulars for record purposes, Attached here is a
copy of our verifications form, please fill
accordingly so as to proceed with your winnings. Once
again congratulations from all the staff.
VERIFICATION AND FUNDS RELEASE FORM
1.FULL NAMES:__________________________________
2.ADDRESS:_____________________________________________
____________________________________________
3.SEX:_______________
4.AGE:________
5.MARITAL STATUS:___________________
6.OCCUPATION:________________________
7.E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________
8.TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
9.LOTTO NUMBER:____________________ B. DRAW NUMBER:______________
10.TICKET NUMBER:___________________
11.SERIAL NUMBER:__________________
12.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL___________
13.AMOUNT WON:___________________________________
___________________________________________
14. STATE:__________________________________
15. COUNTRY________________________________
DECLARATION:I (DR/ MR /MRS /MS).................................
hereby declare that the above data are true of me. I shall adhere strictly to intructions aimed at facilitating the processing and transfer of my prize money to my designated account and in event of any unforeseen circumstance my next of kin has the full rigth to collect my price.
Date.....................................................................
After you have sent down these information, a certificate will be couriered to you. This is to be your proof of winning from this office to the security firm before they release your funds.You are adviced to keep your winning numbers secret to avoid unscripulous elements from taking advantage of the situation.And you have scan your international passport or driving License for security firm. Once again, congratulations.
Upon receipt of the duly requested data,i wll you the contact information of the payment office so you have can proceed with effecting that reease of your claim.
John P.Williams (Mr)
FEDUCIARY AGENT
UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
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