I was recently appalled to find out that scientology's take is a small
fraction of that estimated per year by fraud scams law enforcement
classes under the collective name of "West African."
Here is a fine example of one I got this morning. Since it mentions Bill Gates, Microsoft security got a copy too.
Keith Henson
Delivered-To: hkhenson@cogeco.ca
From: MRS SUSAN JEFFERSON <susanjefferson40@netscape.net>
To: hkhenson@cogeco.ca
Subject: CRYSTAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 16:33:10 +0100
CRYSTAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
Ref. Number: 132/756/4007
Batch Number: 538901527-BB67
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of
the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 15th January,
2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 27511465896-6410
with serial number 3772-510 drew lucky numbers 7-14-88-23-31-45 which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved
for a lump sum pay of US$ 1,000,000.00 (One Million 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 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 Bill Gates, President
of the World Largest software, we hope with part of your winning you
will take part in our next year USD50 million
international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our
fiducial agent
MRS.SUSAN JEFFERSON of the,CrystalTrust Agency
TEL:31-617624571
FAX:31-617624571
Email: susanjefferson40@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 15th of March
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. Betty Claudia
Lottery Coordinator