Internet Lottery Frauds and Email Scams
MODOLOTTO Promotion International (2006)
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From: marta_antonio@virgilio.it
Date: Feb 2, 2006 8:08 AM
Subject: ACKNOWLEDGE
MODOLOTTO PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL.
AVDA DE AMERICA N° 59, 28850 MADRID
SPAIN.
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS / PRIZE AWARD.
Ref. Number: CLP/590/007/6031
Batch Number: 034/650BT54709
WINNING NOTIFICATION
Dear winner,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 2rd of January, 2006. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 26340093- 8903 with serial number A005690 drew lucky numbers 05-7-21-48-30- 69-4 which consequently won in the 2rd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 580.OOO.OO Euros (FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND EUROS) 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. You will need to have your identification documents and claims form notarized by the fiduciary agent (below) before a magistrate or notary public in Madrid Spain. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 10,000,000 companies and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world, names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia as part of International Promotions Program. This promotional program takes place once a year. This lottery is promoted by the software and internet giant corporations to compensate some few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year EUR10 million international lottery. Please note that your lucky winning numbers falls within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in your play coupon to file in for your claims, please contact the company processing officer.
Mr.JUAN PABLO
TEL:+34 675-363-794
Email:frenados@netscape.net
Note that all winning must be claimed not later than 21days of receiving these notification. 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 for being part of our promotional program.
Best Regards,
XAVI LUIS Fernandez
Vice President, MODOLOTTO PROMOTION INTER.