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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: "Mr. Simeon Mills" <ukclaims_dept2007@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:36:01 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: CONTACT THE COURIER COMPANY FOR DELIVERY!!!
Dear Winner,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This is to inform you that you have been cleared a winner of the UK ONLINE LOTTERY online program.
I am happy to inform you, your Original Certificate and your Certified bank cheque has been fowarded to the courier company.
Find below the details of the courier company.
SkyNet Worldwide Express,
Lawrence Road, Hounslow
Middlesex, TW4 6DR
Phone: +447011130466
Phone: +447040182345
Phone:+447024072650
Fax: 0208 538 1926
Email:skynet@deliveryman.com
Att:Jasmin Perc,
You are advised to send the courier company a mail to their email address for their courier cost.When contacting them,you are to include this your winning amount as your subject.
ORDER NUMBER:652757
FULL NAMES:_______________
CONTACT ADDRESS:_______________
POSTAL CODE:_______________
SEX:_______________
POSTAL CODE:_______________
MARITAL STATUS:_______________
TEL:_______________
FAX:_______________
COUNTRY:_______________
Note: you are Quote your complete names,
winning amount and your direct phone number so that they can honour your letter.Once again i say congratulations and always inform me with your dealings with the courier company.
Thanks,
Best Regards
Mr.Simeon Mills CLAIMS AGENT UK NATIONAL LOTTERY@
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