Example of the Bounty International Lottery Agency Email Scam

Send reply to: bountylottery@netscape.net
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION

Bounty International Lottery Agency
Ref. Number: 88 132/331/231
Batch number: 40.662.761.990.SILVER 04
Sir/ Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the lottery result Winners International Programmes held on 25th April 2004. Your e-mail address was attached to ticket number 4423-883-993 with your serial number 00445 drew you a lucky number
4-6-7-19-23-81- which consequently won in the first category, you are therefore been approved for lump sum pay out of US$ 500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand United states Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS ! ! !
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money remitted to your nominated bank. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claims and unwarranted abuse of this programme by some participants. All participants were selected through an e-mail balloting. This promotional programme takes place every five years. It is compulsory that you donate a of your winning to a charity organisation near you.To file for your claim, please contact our funduciarry agent:
Mr. Laat Van Ale
address: bountylottery@nestcape.net
Remember, all winnings must be claimed not later than 20th May 2004, Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch number in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible. Once again congratulations .

Best regards,

Mrs. Mary Velor