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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: JOHNSON WHITE <euromillions_claimsofficer001@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:53:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: FILL AND SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT RELEASE FORM
Jackpot category winner
Ref: UK/PS91204/RDMT
Batch: 119/NLUK10/2107
Email:VICTIMEMAILADDRESS
11th of July 2007
Dear Winner,
This is upon the receipt of your email and you are therefore advised to fill the payment release form as soon as possible to enable us attend to your file. Please note that your funds have been deposited safely in security firm in Europe, and your information will be forwarded to them before they can release your winnings.
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APPLICATION FOR PRIZE PAYMENT RELEASE FORM - E (Receipt Official Notification Letter)
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[FULL NAME OF WINNER]...................................................
[RESIDENT ADDRESS]......................................................
[COUNTRY/ REGION]..................
[STATE].............................
[DATE OF BIRTH]...../...../......... [SEX]..........
[OCCUPATION]........................
[CURRENT EMAIL].....................
[TEL/FAX]...........................
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WINNING INFORMATION
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[Ref Number:]........................
[Batch Number:]................ [DATE]..................................
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CLAIMANT SIGNATORY DECLARATION.
I ..................................... Declare as one of the lottery prize winner
that all information I have provided for my winning claims are true and
correct information of myself. I agree with the NATIONAL LOTTERY ONLINE
Euro-Millions International policy and regulation in line with my lottery
claims.
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Our modalities mode of remittance .
BY ONLINE SWIFT/TELEGRAPHIC BANK TRANSFER:[ ]
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You are to send alongside with your Details, a medium of identification;
either your drivers license or international passport should be attached to your email.
This should be carried out within the next 48 hours up on receipt of this email response.
Congratulation and have a nice day.
Best Regards
Mr. Johnson White
FIDUCIARY AGENT.
PHONE: +447031906816
Fax: +447092882415
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