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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: "Adrain Thomas" <claimagent44@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:04:44 +0200
Subject: CLAIM
Dear Winner,
We acknowledge the receipt of your mail. Please be informed that your
application for claim of lottery winning prize will be duly processed and
settlements be made upon certification and verification of your details.
On confirmation that the form has been sent to claimagent44@hotmail.com
(or)claimagent11@702mail.co.za, you are advised to give me a call on +27 73
048 1885 to alert me immediately so that I can go ahead with the
verification exercise as quick as possible if not, processing of your
winnings might be delayed.
THIS FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE WINNER OF THIS LOTTO DRAW FUNDS FOR
VERIFICATION BEFORE TRANSFER.
Accept our
congratulations.
CLAIM FORM
FIRST NAME:
......................................................................................................................
LAST NAME:
.......................................................................................................................
REFERENCE NUMBER:
...........................................................................................................
BATCH NUMBER:
.................................................................................................................
CONTACT ADDRESS:
...........................................................................................................
EMAIL ADDRESS:
................................................................................................................
DATE AND PLACE OF
BIRTH:...............................................................................................................................
TEL NO: ................. FAX NO:
..............................................................................................
NAME OF
EMPLOYER:..........................................................................................................................
OCCUPATION:
.....................................................................................................................
NEXT OF KIN:
......................................................................................................................
ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN:
..........................................................................................................................................
DATE:
................................................................................................................................
Best Regards,
Mr. Adrian Thomas
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