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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: Thomas Lampard <cocacolalottery_processing01@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:57:54 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: VERIFICATION AND FUNDS RELEASE FORM
THE COCA COLA COMPANY
PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD
DEPT:COCA COLA AVENUE
STAMFORD BRIDGE LONDON.
SW1V 3DW UNITED KINGDOM
Dear Winner,
Congratulations once again from all the staff here .In order to verify your winnings, we need your particulars for record purposes, Attached here is a copy of our verifications form, please fill accordingly so as to proceed with your winnings.Once again congratulations from all the staff.
VERIFICATION AND FUNDS RELEASE 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:___________________
10.BALLOT NUMBER:__________________
11.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL___________
12.AMOUNT WON:___________________________________
14. STATE:__________________________________
15. COUNTRY________________________________
16. HOW OFTEN DO YOU DRINK COCACOLA__________________________
Upon receipt of the duly requested data, I will send you the contact information of the payment office so you can proceed the release of your funds. We wish you a merry Christmas and are Happy New Year
Warm Regards,
Mr Thomas Lampard
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