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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: "UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD" <onlinepromo@hamdard.net.pk>
Reply-To: paydep106@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 11:40:44 +0500
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS CUSTOMER
CONGRATULATIONS CUSTOMER YOU HAVE BEEN AWARDED
HERE IS YOUR WINNING PIN NUMBER XZB120964MW.
Dear Customer,
This is to inform you that you have Awarded the sum of 250,000.00 (Great
Britain Pounds Sterling) on the western union promotion award.To Claim
your award prize, you are to contact our WESTERN UNION CUSTOMERS
RELATION
DEPARTMENT through our agent contact address below.You are also advised
to
provide him with the under listed information's below for prompt
verification through our payroll office. This is your winning pin number
XZB120964MW. You are advised to keep your winning pin number safe from
public notice to avoid double claim of prize as this can lead to
disqualification of paying you your prize money.
CONTACT THE CLAIMS AGENT:DENIS JULIUS
Email: western_unionagent45@yahoo.com.hk
1. Names in full........
2 Address...... ......
3 Occupation..............
4. Age............
5. Country..... ...
6. Telephone Number.........
7. Short comment on our services... .......
8. Fax > [optional]...........
9. Email address..... .......
10. Do you Have Any Question about Our service?
Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for your
continous
trust in our services and please do tell us how to treat you better.
Sincerely,
MR.DAVID FALATO
Director Western Union Service
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