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TRIPPLE WINS GAMES INTERNATIONAL SCAM

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The claim

TRIPPLE WINS GAMES INTERNATIONAL

PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT

Ref. Number:751/214/424

Batch Number: GPT0114-2231

Sir/Madam We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners TRIPPLE WINS INTERNATIONAL GAMES held on the 24TH February. 2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 3147-1432-412 with serial number 2514-0431 drew lucky numbers 7421-4162-8189which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000.00 (one million United States Dollars)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Your fund is now deposited with our transfer agents Cash Change First Securities INC be.,and insured in your name. 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 50,000 company and 30,000,000 individual Email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three years. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Presidents of the World Largest softwares, 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.

MR.LEE WALKER: (PAYMENT CO-ODINATOR)of the Cash Change Agency.

TEL:+32-484-981-967

FAX:+32-270-670-00

EMAIL:cashchangeoffice@netscape.net

EMAIL:cashchangeagency@netscape.net

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 31TH of March.2005. 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,

MR.LIELAND VAN LAW.

the Lottery Coordinator.

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What the fact-checkers found

The TRIPPLE WINS GAMES INTERNATIONAL scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers responsible. There is no “TRIPPLE WINS GAMES INTERNATIONAL ” and no prize money.

For more information about Lottery Scams see:

Email Lottery Scams – International Lottery Scam Information

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