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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: edison brooks <paymentcenter_uklotto2vx@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:56:05 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT REMINDER.
ATTN:
Dear Lucky winner,
This is to officially remind you, of the processing of your claim in this payment center of NATIONAL LOTTERY UNITED KINGDOM.
Furthermore you are therefore adviced to come with information on the clearance form sent to you from this office to enable us verify your winning and make provision for your fund to be remmitted to you, to and designated account of your choice.
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM ONLY TAKES 2 WEEKS,
ALL UNCLAIMED FUNDS WILL FOWARDED
TO NEXT YEAR`S PROGRAM.
VERIFICATION AND CLERANCE FORM
1.FULL NAMES:__________________________________
2.ADDRESS:_____________________________________________
____________________________________________
3.SEX:_______________
4.AGE:________
5.MARITAL STATUS:___________________
6.OCCUPATION:________________________
7.E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________
8.TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
9.TICKET NUMBER:____________________ B. DRAW LUCKY NUMBER:______________
10.SERIAL NUMBER________________________________
11.AMOUNT WON:___________________________________
___________________________________________
12. COUNTRY________________________________
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM ONLY TAKES 2 WEEKS,
ALL UNCLAIMED FUNDS WILL FOWARDED
TO NEXT YEAR`S PROGRAM.
CALL IMMEDIATELY YOU RECIEVE
THIS MESSAGE, WITH THIS NUMBER BELOW.
Warm Regards,
MR.Edison Brooks
UK NATIONAL LOTTO.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD.
TEL.+44.703-1911-314
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