Lottery scams
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Scam Email received July 3, 2018 from Jdougal7@outlook.com
Email From:
Jdougal7@outlook.com
Subject:
Congratulations To You!!!
Other emails used:
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Email Subject:
Congratulations To You!!!
Congratulations To You!!! – lottcommunicationfbagency@gmail.com
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