" Dear Sir/Madam.
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 29/10/2004."...
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THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION
INTERNATIONAL/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF:PL2/209318/09
BATCH:18/103/HME.
Dear Sir/Madam.
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 29/10/2004. 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 category C, you have therefore been approved for a
lump sum pay out of
US$1.500,000.00 (0NE 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. Robert Cleak
Magnum Securities Company .
Amsterdam Netherland.
Email: admin@magnumsecurities.com
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Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 30TH OF NOVEMBER, 2004.
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 Smith,
Lottery Coordinator.
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