Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
European Prize Award Dept. / Electronik Lotto (2005)
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From: “ELECTRONIK LOTTO” electroniklotto2005@yahoo.com.au
Subject: YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN.
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 12:27:40 -0800
FROM:Mr.Van Gogh
EUROPEAN PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF:EL3/9008/04
BATCH:8/163/EL.
Attn:Dear Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 1/01/2005. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number :EL-256413 with serial number: EL-122,batch
number: EL-55,lottery ref number: EL-9318 and drew lucky numbers
5-1-8-11-4-22 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$2,500,000.00
(Two 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 a group of successful electronic dealers.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 paying officer:
Contact Person: Mr.Van Gogh
Tel: 0031 619 026 083
Email: electronikpromo3@yahoo.se
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 28th
May,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,
Mr.Van Gogh
0031 619 026 083
