Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
CLASSIC LOTTO S.A., Mrs. Violletta Kclose (2005)
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Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 06:05:34 -1100
From: “CLASSIC LOTTO S.A” classiclotto@netscape.net
Subject: Your Email Has Won The Lottery,Congratulations!!!
FROM: THE DESK OF THE CLASSIC LOTTO S.A,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,
REF: EAASL/941OYI/02/STXN.
BATCH: 12/25/0034
Dear winner,
The Classic Lotto is a(computer programme)in Spain,Main aim which
serves to promote theater,art,literature, projects in the social and
political arena with a focus on health,as well as science,research,and
higher education.Most recently the foundation set up the NEW HOPE
LOTTERY is to give out prizes based on the computer ballot system.By
doing this the foundation seek to encourage the use of Internet for
academic and business pursuits.
We are happy to inform you that your email address has been selected
as one of the lucky email addresses in the category “c” of the online
lotto conducted by Classic Lotto.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
The lotto was conducted by first of its kind by automated computer
balloting system,where by email addresses of(50,000 email
addresses)were extracted from all continents of the world.A draw was
held in different categories and winners emerged from different parts
of the world and they are entitled to various cash prizes depending on
their different categories.Thus,your email address attached to REF:
EAASL/941OYI/02/STXN is entitled to a prize money of 1,500,000.00
euros{ONE MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND EURO ONLY}
HOW WAS THE SELECTION PROCESS DONE?
As a category C winner,you have been selected by “AUTOMATED”computer
balloting system where only email addresses are soughted,from a total
number of 50,000 email addresses drawn from all over the WORLD.To
immediately claim your prize,contact the(ATTORNEY)with the following
informations given below.
PARKER WHITE CHAMBERS & ASSOCIATES
(Legal Practioners/notary public)
HEAD OFFICE C/ESPANA CARLOS 21
478935.MADRID,SPAIN.
TEL: 0034-616-747-603
FAX: 0034-912-911-858
EMAIL TO:notarychamber@netscape.net
The above claim agent will assist you in the processing
and remittance of your prize funds to you .
Provide Prize reference number-EAASL/941OYI/02/STXN and batch
number-12/25/0034 for confirmation of your(WINNING PRIZE).In your best
interest(s),you must initiate contact within 2 days of receipt of this
correspondence.Congratulations once again from all members of our
staff and thanks for being part of our promotions program.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs.Violletta Kclose.
Zonal Coordinator.
CLASSIC LOTTO S.A
You are to provide the below details,to enable the speedy evaluation
and processing of your winnings.we advice that you adhere strictly to
their procedures to avoid any disqualifications and subsequent
cancellation.
1. your full names
2. your full home / office address
3. direct telephone and mobile/fax numbers and email
the above detailed information will be absolutely
necessary to file in your claim.
N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of
the winners will result to disqualification.
