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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: "info_desk@terra.es" <info_desk@terra.es>
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:59:26 +0100 (MET)
Subject: PROMPT RESPONSE REQUIRED......
POWERBALL INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY INC.
Kruslann 205, 1098 SJ,
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Ref Number: PBL/ CN/ 6654/ CP
CONSOLATION PRIZE WINNING NOTICE
British and American private international e-games organizers and co-sponsors, POWERBALL LOTTO Group International, officially bring to your notice the final draw and the result of the December 20th,2006. You have won a consolation cashprize of £1,500,000.00GBPounds(One Million,five hundred thounsand Pounds only). For due processing of your winning claim,please contact fiduciary agent with filled copy of form below.
CONTACT INFO:
FIDUCIARY AGENT: DENNIS MEEKAN
Email:agent_meekan@yahoo.co.uk
TEl: +44 70457 01290
(Form HLP)REFERENCE NUMBER: PBL9420X2/68
1.FULL NAMES:................................................
2.ADDRESS:...................................................
3.SEX:.......................................................
4.E-MAIL ADDRESS:............................................
5.TELEPHONE NUMBER:..........................................
6.COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:......................................
7.AMOUNT WON.................................................
Regards,
Mr Steven Hatley.
(Group Cordinator)
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