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08 Jul 08 - 06:52 AM (#2383603) Subject: I won £950,000 today From: nutty It was a very plausible e-mail that advised me of my win in the on-line National lottery. I had to read it twice before reality kicked in. A) I hadn't bought a ticket B) National lottery does not advise its winners via email The email didn't ask for money up front or for bank details just personal info AND a copy of a driving licence or passport in order to verify you as a prize winner (and steal your identity - of course) I know I'm speaking to the converted - but - be careful out there |
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08 Jul 08 - 07:10 AM (#2383613) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today From: Mooh nutty...Don't spend it all in one place. Look for sales on air-guitars. I won an extra day of life today, for which I am thankful. So many seem not to be (winners, or for that matter, thankful). Peace, Mooh. |
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08 Jul 08 - 07:12 AM (#2383616) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today From: Seaking Indeed. Probably didn't offer the full million so as not to arouse suspicion ! Only way to deal with this type of mail is the delete button. |
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08 Jul 08 - 08:02 AM (#2383647) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: SINSULL I never win anything. But I am often "recamendeid for honisty and good persoun to getmonie from queen of Nigeria and put in bank account for saf keping." I gave them my bank account for the deposit but so far all they have done is withdraw my savings to cover the expense of the 13 trillion dollar transfer. I can wait. |
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08 Jul 08 - 12:30 PM (#2383871) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: GUEST,leeneia 'Look for sales on air-guitars.' Mooh, you are so funny! |
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08 Jul 08 - 12:50 PM (#2383889) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: Mooh Yeah, funny looking! |
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08 Jul 08 - 07:47 PM (#2384253) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: Leadfingers There are a few of those Lottery Scams - As far as I an see , the idea is YOU have to pay to have the cheque delivered by courier on most of them ! Up front !! THEN wait for the courier to arrive ! |
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08 Jul 08 - 07:55 PM (#2384259) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: The Fooles Troupe Personlly I just ask then to deduct the cost from what they owe me... never hear back from them... |
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09 Jul 08 - 05:03 PM (#2385120) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: GUEST,Jonny Sunshine I've had a few of those. Didn't you know, you don't have to buy a ticket for any lotteries now, an international supercomputer buys one for every valid email address registered in the Suckers Database? |
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09 Jul 08 - 08:14 PM (#2385259) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: The Fooles Troupe But who pays for those tickets, eh? Oh I see, you pay only when you win - remoinds me of an "Irish Lottery"... :-) |
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10 Jul 08 - 03:51 PM (#2385974) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: Mr Happy No win - no fee?? |
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12 Jul 08 - 02:52 PM (#2387437) Subject: RE: I won £950,000 today (scam) From: nutty It really must be my lucky week. A phone call has just informed me that I've won a FREE all inclusive cruise to the Carribbean - there really are some generous people in this world. |