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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: BRITISH CLAIM OFFICE <britishclaimdpt@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 00:28:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Process and procedures of getting your winning prize
Oversea Subscribers Agents
Office:Block E, 2nd Floor
Mapungubwe Building
77 Meintjies Street
Sunny-side Johannesburg
Fax: +27 86 665 6655
Direct line: + 27 73 366 6655
E-mail: britishclaimdpt@yahoo.com
To : Gerard Kohlmacher,
Sent : 02 Aug 2007
Subject : Process and procedures of getting your winning prize
Dear Winner,
We have your mail today, With regards to the lottory Company and your winning prize, please note the following claiming option to file for your claim.
Our main objective is to provide guidance until you receive your prize winnings. In this regard your unalloyed co-operation will be appreciated.
Requirements:
Your name ( Surname & Given Names)
Your Nationality and city
Date of Birth
Gender (Male or Female
Your current Address
Your occupation
Your Reference , Batch & Winning Numbers
Your Winning E-mail address
Your Tel and Fax Numbers
As soon as all the requested details are received, we will write a letter of claim on your behalf to Bank for transfer of your winning prize. The bank will contact you for verification and transfer notification as soon as they received the application.
Waiting for your response.
Best regards,
Dr. Anthony Magnus
Claim Agent
OSA Claim Dept.
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