Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
GULF ATLANTIC S A, woodgreen, london (2005)
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From: “Adam Smith” uknational35@msn.com
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON.
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 09:16:18 +0000
UK NATIONAL LOTTERY.
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 28/05/2005. 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
category C.
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 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.Adam Smith
GULF ATLANTIC S A .
woodgreen,london.
Email:uknational35@yahoo.co.uk
Tel:+447875561705
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Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 10th August 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 Forster.
Lottery Coordinator
