Example of the European Global Lottery International Email Scam

Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of
the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 17/11/2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 889114656588-4310 with serial number 5498-510,batch number 992270599,lottery ref number 8776629347 and drew lucky numbers 9-04-66-43-75-97 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 2,000,000.00 Euro (Two Million 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. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Global challenge finance and security company , we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year Ten million euros international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our financial agent MR. STEPHEN TAYLOR of the, EUROPEAN GLOBAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL TEL:+31-622 365 112
Email: Euroglolottery@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
16th of december 2003. 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. ANN BILLY
Lottery Coordinator.