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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: info@promo.org
Reply-To: wilcoxpayout@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:35:46 -0500
Subject: YOUR EMAIL WAS SELECTED
Your ticket number: 023-0148-790-459 with Serial number 5368/05 drew
the lucky number:67-55-28-52-16 We are pleased to notify you that your
address emerged as a winner in our promotional lotto sweepstakes and as
a
result you have been granted the lump sum payout of
(500.000.00(G.B.P)which is equivalent to ($917,956.00 USD).
Contact your claims officer below for your claims/winnings
Mr.willians wilcox
EMAIL :wilcoxpayout@hotmail.com
You are to forward the following details to enable us clear your file
for immediate payment.
Fullname:______________Address:___________
Age:_______Sex:_______tel:____________
Country:______________Amount won:________
Sincerely,
Mr.willians wilcox
FREE LOTTO INT
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