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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: Lottery Board Claims Agent <claimsoffice_lotteryagent@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:28:11 +0100 (BST)
Subject: EMAIL RECEIVED
THE UK NATIONAL LOTTERY
Accounts Dept.
PO Box 1010
Liverpool L70 1NL
(Customer Services)
Ref No: UK/9420X2/68
Batch No: 074/05/ZY369
23-08-07
Dear Lucky Winner,
Thanks for your swift email. However, I would want to advise you that you have won a winnings and you are requested to send the required information from you so we can process your winnings in no time. Do get back to us with your required information so we can process your winnings immediately.
You can now begin the final step of the claims process, which is the transferring of your cash prize to you. Please fill in the verification form provided below:
VERIFICATION FORM
1.Full Name_______________________
2.Full Address_____________________
3.Marital Status____________________
4.Occupation______________________
5.Age____________________________
6.Sex____________________________
7.Nationality_______________________
8.Country Of Residence______________
9.Telephone Number________________
10.Fax Number_____________________
11.Serial Number___________________
12.Reference Number________________
13.Batch Number___________________
14. Prize Winnings (Amount Won)_______
15. Lucky Numbers__________________
Congratulations Once Again From All Staff And Members Of THE UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL LOTTERY PROGRAMME.
Best Regards,
Mr. Jeff Gibson
(Senior Fuidicary Agent)
Tel: +44 704 572 9994
Fax:+44 870 912 4059
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