Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
GULF ATLANTIC S.A. and Mr. Micheal Boldman (2005)
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Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 08:36:15 +0300
From: “VB LOTTERY” john_smithct007wbmxnktulq@yahoo.de
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! Your Winning Notice
INTERNATIONAL/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF:PL2/209318/09
BATCH:18/103/HME.
Attn: Winner
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the
Lottery Winners International programs held on the
07/03/2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket
number 436425795822-5022 with serial number 6614102,
batch number 8561513507,lottery ref number 7675213911
and drew lucky numbers 7-9-4-17-34-44 which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
US$1.500,000.00 (0NE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
United States dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that
you keep your winning information confidential until
your claims has been processed and your money Remitted
to you. This is part of our security protocol
to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this
program by some participants. All participants were
selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
over 40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual
email addresses and names from all over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This
lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of
software producers. we hope with part of your
winning,you will take part in our next year US$20
million international lottery. To file for your claim,
please contact our fiducial agent:
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Mr. Micheal Boldman
GULF ATLANTIC S.A
Amsterdam Netherlands.
Email:gulfatlanties09@netscape.net
Tel: +31 626320412
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Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
18th April, 2005. After this date all unclaimed funds
will be included in the next stake. Please note in
order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications
please remember to quote your reference number and
batch numbers in all correspondence. Furthermore,
should there be any change of address do inform our
agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff
and thank you for being part of our promotional
program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically
disqualified.
Yours Sincerely,
John Smith.
Lottery Coordinator.
