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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: lotterien0407@comcast.net (Zurich Lotterien)
Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:15:03 +0000
Subject: You Have Won
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final draws of Zürich Lotterien Program.
After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail address attached to serial number 02-87-87 drew the lucky numbers 4-11-41-26-02-62, which
consequently emerged you as one of first ten (10) lucky winners in the United Kingdom category.
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay off of 1,000,000.00 (One Million EURO) in cash credited to file ZL/08/4008.
For more information and claim assistance contact:
Zürich Lotterien
Information and Payment Bureau:
London Representative Office
Help Service Contact
mail:helpservice_lotterien102@live.com
Mrs. Kirt Loberg.
Promotions Manager
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