100万＄当たりました！

地震が起こった直後です。
メールが来ました。

「お、知り合いから地震ネタか？」
そう思って受信してみると、
100万＄が当たったという嬉しい報せ。
こんなメールだ。

FROM LUCKY DAY LOTTERY
Ref. Nnumbe: 132/756/4509
Batch Number: 538901527-Bc68
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners
International programs held on the 6th of October , 2004. Your e-mail
address attached to ticket number 27522465896-6453 with serial number
3772-554 drew lucky numbers 7-14-18-23-31-45 which consequently won in the
2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$
1,000,000 (One Million 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
20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all
over the world.This promotional program takes place every three year. This
lottery was promoted and sponsored by eminent personalities like Bill Gates
and the Sultan of Brunei, 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.Mike Weeks AND ASSOCIATES
NETHERLAND. TELEPHONE :+ 0031-6154-66581 HOLLAND. Reply Email:
luckyday111lotte@netscape.net Remember, all winning must be claimed not
later than 29th of October 2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will be
included in the next stake.Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays
and complications, 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 Mike Weeks.
Lottery Coordinator.
Tel: 0031-6154-66581.
luckyday111lotte@netscape.net


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