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Old 22-07-2008, 08:13 AM
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This e-mail appeared in my Inbox this morning to tell me I had won €1,250,000 on a lottery which was based on my e-mail address. On the face of it the thing could be true and I would suspect a number of people would be taken in by it. My opinion is that this is another scam aimed at reducing your Bank balance. If you get one of these think twice, or maybe more, before you go for the "money". If you decide to try any of the links given in this mail in the hope of getting the 1.25million Euros it is at your own risk. Remember - THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH. This link may convince you: http://www.consumerfraudreporting.or..._AccuLotto.php

http://http://www.acculotto.com/lottery.html
AccuLotto.com - Lottery Results
REFERENCE: 500/020/DDE
BATCH: BAB-7111-6226-9997
DATE:07-07-2008
EMAIL AWARD CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the AccuLotto.com - Lottery Results Winners International E-mail programs held on July 16, 2008 and result where release on July 21, 2008 Your E-mail address attached to ticket number 655-008-421-775 with serial main number 445790 drew lucky star numbers 32-90-43-32 which consequently won in the 2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of One Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros (Ђ1.250,000.00) Euros 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.

Meanwhile,to clarify your doubts on how come you were selected and frequently questions that you may likely ask(HOW DID I ENTER THIS CONTEST???HOW DID YOU GET MY EMAIL ADDRESS???HOW DID I WIN???).

Allparticipants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 100,000 company and 50,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by AccuLotto.com - Lottery Results and Spanish European in conjunction with all international world organization such as ,(UN,UNICEF,UNESCO)E.T.C in order to enhance and promote the use of Internet Explorer Users and Microsoft-wares around the globe.

This promotional program takes place every three year We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our end of year 50 million Euro International lottery.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent:
Dr.Tom Sanchez
Dinero Express Info
Tel:0034-636-049-280
Email:infodineroexpres@gmail.com Or dineroexpresssp@aim.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than one month,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 MARRY JOY JOSE.

COMPLETE AND SEND REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW TO YOUR CLAIM AGENT BY EMAIL: dineroexpresssp@aim.com

VERIFICATION FORM

1. FULL NAMES: _______________________________
2. ADDRESS: __________________________________
3. SEX: _______________
4. AGE: ________
5. OCCUPATION: _______________________
6. TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________
7. TICKET NUMBER: _______________
8.REFERENCE: ___________________
9.BATCH NUMBER: ______________
10.AMOUNT WON: ______________________


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This message is CONFIDENTIAL. It may also be privileged or otherwise protected by work product immunity or other legal rules. If you have received it please let us know by reply it from your system; you should not copy it or disclose its contents to anyone,All messages sent to you is from AccuLotto.com - Lottery Results may be monitored to ensure compliance with internal policies and to protect your winning fund

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Old 22-07-2008, 09:12 AM
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Old 22-07-2008, 11:24 AM
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Old 22-07-2008, 10:03 PM
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Old 22-07-2008, 11:00 PM
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I had one about some Ethiopian Bank and a 'chance' to win £30 m
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