Example of the Atlantics Promo International Email Scam

ATLANTICS PROMO INTERNATIONAL
AN AFFILIATE OF INTERNATIONAL LOTTO COMMISSION
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.


REF: OGS/2311786008/01
BATCH: 14/011/IPD /NL
RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION .

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 14th October 2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 20511465886-629 with serial number 3772-99 drew lucky numbers 7-14-17-23-31-22 which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 500,000.00 Dollars. (Five Hundred Thousand 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 100,000 company and 500,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.This promotional program takes place every
three year. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our end
of year Five million Euros International lottery. To file for your claim,
please contact our fiducial agent Mr WALTER DARREN of the FOUNTAIN TRUST AGENCY (Monday - Friday, B/W 9:00-18:00 G.M.T)

TEL:+31-629-482-807
FAX:+31-617-500-491

Email:fountaintrust@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 3rd of December, 2003. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Note that 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 Faithfully,

Mrs. Susan Van Campen
Lottery Coordinator.