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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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Fraud email example:
From: Brown catson <info_loto_claim@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:40:20 +0100 (BST)
Subject: regards
Dear Mr fredrick how are you doing today, its my great pleasure to send you the following details.
Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 000000, with Serial number 00000000 drew the lucky numbers: 00. 00. 00. 00. 00. 00. [00] Bonus Ball, which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category in the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY ORGANISATION ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES INTERNATIONAL PROGRAME.
Mr. Fredrick there is some thing we dont do here we do not pressure people to believe or convince them of their wins because there are procedure and processes that must be adhere to so we advice that if you are not convince of this great opportunity just let it go or go ahead and file in for your claims.
Regards,
Brown catson
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