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PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY ORGANISATION.
FROM:THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION
INTERNATIONAL/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF:PL2/209318/09
BATCH:18/103/HME.
Dear Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery
Winners International programs held on the 27/6/2004. Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number 436425795822-5022
with serial number 6614102,
batch number 8561513507,lottery ref number 7675213911 and
drew lucky numbers 7-9-4-17-34-44 which consequently won in
the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a
lump sum pay out of
US$1.500,000.00 (0NE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND 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
40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual
email addresses and names from all over the world. This
promotional program takes place every year. This lottery
was promoted and sponsored by Association of software
producers. we hope with part of your
winning,you will take part in our next year US$20 million
international lottery. To file for your claim, please
contact our fiducial agent:
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Mr. Rook Van Nas
Magnum Securities Company .
Amsterdam Netherland.
Email: (censored)
Tel: :(censored)
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Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 23th
of July,2004. 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.
Yours Sincerely,
John Smith
Lottery Coordinator