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Fake Online Lotteries spam
notifications have significantly increased in 2005. They are nothing
but a variation in the advance fee scam. When the "winner"
makes contact he or she is advised there is a fee or tax necessary
before the spurious winnings can be forwarded. In other cases,
"winners" must go to the Netherlands and in other cases,
the information requested by the scammer is enough to use for
identity theft scams.
The following is a typical scam notification, followed by a sample
of a typical "winners" form. Following that is a list of
links to sites that cover this scam in more detail.
LOTTERY WINNING NOTIFICATION/ FINAL NOTICE
EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO GROUPLOTTO INTERNATIONAL)
Ref. Number: 066/596/5067
Batch Number: 5445-8224-XZ 33
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 13th of March 2005. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 00731205- with serial number
4276-581 drew lucky numbers 7-54-18-23-11-45 which consequently won
in the 1st 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 the mix up of some numbers and name's 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
drawnfrom over 25,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email
addresses and names
from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every
three
years.
This lottery was promoted by the software corporation to compensate
some
few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that
with part of
your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million
internationallottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
Mr. DOUGLAS KERT of GROUPLOTTO INTERNATIONAL.
TEL: +31-645-566-893
Email: group50lott@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 14th of April
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.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Suzan Pepple.
(Lottery Coordinator)
PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM
NAME.....................................................................................................................LAST
NAME:...................................................................................................
DATE OF
BIRTH:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
HOME
ADDRESS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
CITY.............................................................................................................ZIP
CODE...................................................................................................................
STATE........................................................................................................OCCUPATION.............................................................................................................
MARRITAL
STATUS.....................(M)......................(D)..................(S)..........................TELEPHONE........................................FAX.....................................
METHOD OF PAYMENT (A) BANK TRANSFER
(B)CERTIFIED CHEQUE (C) PICK UP
CITY...............................................................................................ZIPCODE...............................................................................................................................
BATCH
NO...................................................................................................
REF
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NEXT OF KIN
NAME(MR/MRS).................................................................................................LAST
NAME.................................................................................................
HOME
ADDRESS...................................................................................................CITY................................................................................................................
STATE.........................................................................................ZIP
CODE.....................................................................................................................................
OCCUPATION.....................................MARRITAL
STATUS.......................(M).............................(D)...................................(S)............................................
TELEPHONE...............................................................................................FAX..............................................................................................................
DECLARATION
I....................................MR/MRS.HERE BY I
DECLARE THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY PAYMENT INSURED ON MY
BEHALF NOR HAVE ANY OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS FILLED ANY CLAIM ON
MY BEHALF. I HERE BY GIVE THE AUTHORIZATION TO CITIBANK
SECURITY LTD LONDON TO ACT ON MY BEHALF IN THE PROCESSING
AND TRANSFER OF MY PAYMENT TO THE DESIGNATED INFORMATION
STATED ABOVE.
SIGNATURE:.....................
DATE:.......................
ATTN: THE WINNERS,
ATTACHED IS THE PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM WHICH YOU ARE TO FILL AND
FAX BACK TO US, TO ENABLE US PROCESS THE PAYMENT OF YOUR WINNING
FUND.
YOU REQUIRED TO FAX A PHOTO COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL
PASSPORT OR DRIVERS LICENCE AS A PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION.
YOUR URGENT COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED.
YOURS FAIFTHFULLY,
MR. COLLINS
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