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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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From: "pelota13" <pelota13@yandex.ru>
Date:
Subject: Final award notification! Write back for claims immediately!!
Espanola De Poder De Loteria,
Calle Carlos Rubio 2. Local 5,=20
Madrid, Spain.
ATTN: WINNER
REF N=BA: TLOT/34870052666/06
BATCH N=BA: 24/AIS7774/BUK
DATED 13th SEPTEMBER 2006.
Congratulations!
This is a final notice on your Lottery Award in the "C" category of the=
Computer Ballot System of selection. As the Claims Coordinator of the =
Espanola Loteria, you are advised to contact your claims agent to final=
ize claims process and remittance of funds ($4,000,000.00USD) to you.
Contact Agent: Mrs. Sarah McPherson
=46irst Atlantic Processing Center
Email: sarahmcpherson77@yahoo.es
=46irst Atlantic Processing Center.
Preston, United Kingdom.
I want to categorically state that there will be no further extension o=
f deadline for any winner who is unable to finalize further claims proc=
edures before the deadline date of one month from the day of notificati=
on, as such funds will be automatically tagged as unclaimed and returne=
d for the next sweepstake.
Winners are to immediately request for the certificate of claims as soo=
n as claims process is completed. Be advised that most payments have be=
en approved, and authorization will only be based on your response with=
in the next 72 working hours from now.
General Note: You are to keep all winning details away from the general=
public to avoid fraudulent claim from a third party, any breach of con=
fidentiality by direct/indirect exposure of winning details/information=
will lead to an irreversible disqualification. We hope to speedily pro=
cess all winnings, and remit funds to you within 7 business days after =
the finalization of claims with attached agent/foreign service director=
=2E=20
In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please include =
phone number, date of birth, reference/batch number for verification, i=
n every correspondence regarding your claims processing. Furthermore, s=
hould there be any change in your address, do inform your claims agent =
as soon as possible.
Congratulations once again from all members of our staff and thanks for=
being part of our promotions program.
Best Regards,
Mr. Jorge Estabien
[CLAIMS COORDINATOR]
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Contact claims agent directly for further process and collection of fun=
ds: sarahmcpherson77@yahoo.es
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