I think they changed the scam. Got this in my mail today instead of the usual Nigeria (or Congo, Iraq, South Africa, etc.) letter: ============= SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL STAKE LOTTERY NL EFTINKSTRAAT21B 1004 DS AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT REF:HWS/200118308/02 BATCH:18/203/JJS. ATTN:CEO Sir/Madam We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 20/06/2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 275114653581-6410 with serial number 5791-510,batch number 466270561,lottery ref number 8876629731 and drew lucky numbers 8-15-98-35-67-45 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1,000,000.00 (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 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 MR. RAYMOND POWER of the, MERIT TRUST AGENCY. TEL:+31-621-454-271 Email:raymondpower2000@xxxxxxxxxxxx Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 4th of July 2003. 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. Sincerely yours, Mrs. ASHELY JONES. 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