Re: scam?

[Michael Perelman <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

what is your bank account number???

On Sat, Jun 28, 2003 at 12:04:10PM -0700, Devine, James wrote:
> i received the following:
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> >We are pleased to inform you of the result of the of the OMEGA Lottery International programs held on the 27th of June 2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number [private info] which consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of Eight Hundred Thousand Euro (800,000).
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> CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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> 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
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> remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
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> All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 100,000 company and 50,000,000 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 50 million Euro International lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our Fiduciary Agent MR. ADAM JANSEN of OMEGA INTERNATIONAL, TEL: 0031-630-852-889.<
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> what's the scam here?
>
> Jim Devine

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