Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
World Lottery Winners International (2005)
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From: DR. ALESSANDRA RAYNERS. winnlotdia@netscape.net
Date: Oct 24, 2005 3:50 PM
Subject: CONGRATULATION !!!!! WINNING NOTIFICATION!!!!!!!!!!!
FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR,
PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,
Ref. Number: NL/729/49
Batch Number: KA-723824
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the World Lottery
Winners International programs held on the 21th October, 2005. Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 6709233 with serial number
85305523 drew lucky numbers 80-34-92-44 which consequently won in the
2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out
of US$ 1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your
winning information confidential until your claim 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 90,600 company and 68,000,000 individual email
addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program
takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by
Bill Gates, President of the World Largest software, we hope with part
of your winning you will take part in our next year USD 5.8 million
international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our
agent
MR.STONE BROWN of the Lucky Day Trust Consultancy.
TEL: 0031 - 617 644 971
FAX: 0031 - 847 153 719
Email: luckywinsday02@tangana.com
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,
remember to quote your reference number, batch number, your full
names, telephone number, fax number and address in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent
as soon as possible. For security purpose and clarity, we advise that
you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have
been processed and your money remitted to you. This is part of our
security protocol to avoid double claims and unwarranted abuse of this
program by some participants. 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.
Sincerely yours,
DR. ALESSANDRA RAYNERS.
LOTTERY COORDINATOR.
