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Offline Curval

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« on: November 22, 2004, 07:43:51 AM »
HILLCREST LOTTERY
EGASTRAAT 254,
AMSTERDAM,THE NETHERLANDS.
FROM:FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT,


ATTN;WINNER,
RE:FINAL AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION:

We are pleased to inform you of the release, of the long awaited results of the GOLDEN STRIKE SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY/INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAMES.

Held on the 15th november  2004.You were entered as dependent
clients with:
Reference Number:NM/BC921245/KY13,
and Batch number NM/207161/KOP.

Your email address attached to the ticket number: 46939 that drew the lucky winning number, which consequently won the sweep take in the second category,in four parts.

You have been approved for a payment of 500,000.00Euros(FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND EURO.) in cash credited to Security file reference
number:IPL/4249859609/WP1.

This is from a total cash prize of FIVE MILLION EURO Shared among the ten
international winners in second categories.
congratulations!!!!!

All participants were selected through a Multi international computer ballot system drawn from 98,000 (Ninety eight thousand) names of email users around the world,as part of our  international promotion
programmes.

Due to mixed up of some names and addresses, we ask that you keep this award personal, till your claims has been processed and your funds remitted to you.


This is part of our security measures  to avoid double claiming or
unwarranted taking advantage of the situation by other participants or
impersonators.

To begin your claim,do file for the release of your winning by contacting
our accredited agent:
Dr Van Pete.
E-mail:vpremit@netscape.net

NOTE: All winnings must be notorized to complete the claim process; winners will be referred to a Foreign Transfer Manager,to have their winnings notorized. Winners are to cover the legal charges of the
notorization not HILLCREST LOTTERY.

They are your agent, and responsible for the  processing and transfer of
your winnings fund to you. Remember,your winning must be claimed not
later than 10-12-04). After this date, funds might be returned to the Promoters as unclaimed. Furthermore, should there be any
change in your address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible.

Mr.Gabelo Patrick,
(Lottery Coordinator)

N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification. Please do not reply to this mail box. Contact your claims agent:
DR.VAN PETE,  at E-mail:vpremit@netscape.net

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Snopes knows all about it. ;)

But in case you don't...beware.
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2004, 09:54:47 AM »
Sad they couldn't even afford a calendar to keep their dates straight.

We are pleased to inform you of the release, of the long awaited results of the GOLDEN STRIKE SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY/INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAMES. Held on the 15th november 2004.

a couple paragraphs later.....


Remember,your winning must be claimed not later than (10-12-04)

:rolleyes:  :rolleyes:
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Offline TalonX

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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2004, 02:29:00 PM »
10-12-2004 means December 10, 2004 in Euro-talk.....

I know, it's stupid.....like the French.  :D
-TalonX

Forgotten, but back in the game.  :)

Offline mora

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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2004, 02:44:40 PM »
No, it's your system that's stupid and illogical!:D Also you are still using those damn Imperial units.:)
« Last Edit: November 22, 2004, 02:48:04 PM by mora »