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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: anna richards <claims_agent_annarichards01@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:26:05 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: FILL CLAIMS FORM!!!!
BRITISH NATIONAL LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS:
28 TAN FIELD ROAD,
CROYDON,
LONDON.
Ref: UK/9420X2/68
Batch: 074/05/ZY369
Dear Audrick Trommgen ,
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.
(Form HLP)
REFERENCE NUMBER: UK/9420X2/68
FULL NAME...............................................
COMPANY NAME: ...........................................
FULL ADDRESS:...........................................
SEX:.................................
AGE...................................
OCCUPATION.............................
TEL.......................FAX................. (If any)
COUNTRY................................
E-MAIL..................................
HAVE YOU A PASSPORT OR LICENCE.............(identification on delivery)
AMOUNT WON..........................
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/ INDIVIDUAL:
.................................................................
.................................................................
................................................................
____________ ________________
Date. Signature.
Upon reciept of the duly requested datas,i'll send you the contact information of
the payment office so you can proceed with effecting the release of your claim in anyway you deem fit.
Warm Regards,
Mrs Anna Richards
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