BS: Another SCAM Twist

Subject: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 09:08 AM

I received this today.
(I replaced a few numbers with XXXs just in case some were stupid enough to follow this through.)
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FROM: UNIVERSAL STAKES LOTTERY
SWITZERLAND.
REF NUMBER: 014/060/XXX
BATCH NUMBER: 762901-PCD03

Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 3rd of May, 2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 27522465896-XXXX with serial number 3772-XXX 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 2,000,000 (EUROS ) (TWO MILLION EUROS)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

For security purpose and clarity, we advise that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have 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 companies 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 eminent personalities like the Sultan of Brunei. We look forward to your active participation in our next year USD50 million slot.

You are requested to contact our clearance office to assist you with the claim and transfer of your winnings fund into your instructed account.

Email address   [e-mail]

Note that, all winnings must be claimed not later than one month. After this date all unclaimed funds will be null and void.

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 and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

NOTE: YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED IF YOU ARE BELOW 18 YEARS OF AGE.
Sincerely yours,
Harry Clark.
(Lottery Coordinator)

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: Little Hawk
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 09:51 AM

2 million Euros just isn't enough for me. I am accustomed to getting offers of $30 million or more from African princes and such people, so I think I will just toss this lottery stuff in the recycle bin. Boring, boring. Besides, I've heard about this Harry Clark guy. He hates rabbits. I won't deal with him.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: Ebbie
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 10:44 AM

You love rabbits, right? :)

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: mack/misophist
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 10:51 AM

This web site may help explain things. lotto scam

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 12:07 PM

Dear Reader

You have been PERSONALY selected to receive the grand prize in the Gnome Lottery. Just send me all your money and I will let you know what the prize is...

I must say, joking aside, these things realy do annoy me. I am glad my Dad is not internet aware - he would be one of the first to send the details unfortunately:-( He is not particularly stupid or gullible. He just measures people by his own honest standards and cannot understand why letters sent to him saying he has won a prize should be read at anything other than face value!

Perhaps I am too cynical but I reckon if something seems to good to be true - it probably is.

Many thanks to people like those who made the lotto scam site.

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 06:59 PM

That scam has been around for ages. Get some spam filtering software and claim your life back from your mailbox.

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: vectis
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 07:12 PM

Hey Dave!!!
You can't have the prize - Lord Gnome himself promised it to me :-))

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Jul 03 - 11:32 PM

Gnome way, man! He told me he was gnome to give it to me!

Subject: RE: BS: Another SCAM Twist
From: Little Hawk
Date: 25 Jul 03 - 05:14 PM

Look, guys, there is enough to go all around here. Prince Hassan Bin Jaild of South Yemen has promised me 50% of the $400 Billion that he has to move without delay to a North American account, and that comes to $200 Billion, less the transfer and handling fees...a mere $5000. I say we all get together and form a pool on this, because I frankly cannot imagine what to do with $200 Billion, and I'm not greedy. I just don't need that many more model kits at this point. What say we all contribute proportionate shares of the $5000 and split the proceeds?

I trust this guy. He's a prince and I don't think he would lie, do you? He also reputedly loves rabbits and is kind to puppies too. What a prince, eh? Not like that gap-toothed swine, Harry Clark, who consorts with squirrel abusers!

- LH