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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: Daniel J Lipian <dlipian@bgsu.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:41:41 -0400
Subject: Dear e-Mail User...Congratulations!!!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
Dear E-mail Bearer,
You have won the sum of £ 850,502.00 in the recent email draw of
the UK National Lottery held on 21st of July 2008. Your Ref Number:
Ref:UK/940X2/68, To further the claims of your prize, you are advise to
contact your claims department with the below informations.
PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM
DETAILS OF BENEFICIARY :
1)Full Names:......................................
2)Home Address:....................................
3)Telephone:.......................................
4)Mobile Phone #:..................................
5)Occupation:......................................
6)Nationality:.....................................
7)Country of ressidence:...........................
8)City:............................................
9)State/Province:..................................
10)Zip Code:.......................................
11)Sex:............................................
12)Age:............................................
Upon submission of the above informations we shall immediately commence
on your data verification process which will take not latter than 12
hours and we get back to you on how to hand over your winning fund to
you.
Contact Person: Dr. Mark Lambert
E-mail: drmark.2lambert@yahoo.com.hk<mailto:drmark.2lambert@yahoo.com.hk>
Mobile Phone: +44 704 572 2823
Congratulations once again.
Yours faithfully,
Sir Stecher, Terry
Online Coordinator
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