gravityizsexy 0 #1 January 10, 2005 I got this e-mail telling me I won 2.5 million euro... so naturally I was concerning my days thinking of how best to tell my current employers to fuck off and perfecting a jauntish exit into my brand new high performance sports car. . .. ..... ........ UNFORTUNATLY............. *cry* I received another e-mail from the international Lotto, saying that to receive my winnings I need to send 1,429.50 euros to Dublin... Im thinking, WTF?!?!? NO! You send me money, thats how this works... blah blah blah, long story short... It's a scam by some punks trying to take my monies (HUGE MISTAKE) anyway, it seems alot of people are getting this e-mail so I wanted yall to know.... It goes a little something like this: Internet lottery/ The Free Lotto Company Jackpot winner Under the International Lottery and Swiss Lotto UK HEAD OFFICE Unit 7, Parkway Trading Est., Cranford La, Hounslow, TW5 9QA IRELAND BRANCH Dublin 3 Dublin – Ireland REF NUMBER: FL2/05/207152/UK/IE BATCH NUMBER: 962901-PCF03 Sir/Madam, We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 21st of December 2004 all games promotion. Your e-mail address attached to your lotto payment order (i) Serial number: 45637-77UK/IE (ii) Ticket number: GS56754/22/76UK/IE (iii) Lotto code number: FL09622UK/IE (iv) The file ref number: FL2/05/207152/UK/IE The payment order (i)-(iv), which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 2,500,000 (EUROS) (TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND 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 Free Lotto Awards, Microsoft Corporation, the Intel Group, Toshiba, Dell Computers, Mackintosh and a conglomeration of other international IT companies. The free lotto Internet draw is held once in a year and is so organized to encourage the use of the Internet and computers worldwide. We are proud to say that over 200 Million Euros are won annually in more than 150 countries worldwide. We look forward to your active participation in our next year USD50 million slot. To process your claim, please fill the form below and contact our clearance office via the email address below: ********************************************************************* Clearance officer: Mr. Graham Johnson Email Address: internetlotto1@netscape.net ********************************************************************* Your fund can be release from either of the following options and are required to choose the mode in which you want your claim release to you. 1. International Bank Draft 2. Certified cheque 3. Wired transfer If you choose option 3, you are require to provide your account detail Note that, all winnings must be claimed not later than one month starting from today, failure to respond to this mail before one months time from today, 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. _____________________________________________________________________ FORM Internet lottery/ The Free Lotto Company UK HEAD OFFICE Unit 7, Parkway Trading Est., Cranford La, Hounslow, TW5 9QA IRELAND BRANCH Dublin 3 Dublin - Ireland www.freelotto.com LOTTERY PAYMENT APPLICATION FORM (To be completed by lottery winners only) Ticket Number: ………………………………………………………………… Reference Number: ………………………………………………………………… Batch Number: …………………………………………………………………… First Name: …………………………………………………………………………… Last Name: …………………………………………………………………………… Home Address: …………………………………………………………………… Town/City: ………………………………………………………………… Post Code: ………………………………………………………………… Country: ………………………………………………………………… Telephone (Home): ………………………………………………………………… Mobile: ………………………………………………………………… Fax (Private): ………………………………………………………………… Fax (Office): ………………………………………………………………… Email Address: ……………………………………………………………… Date of Birth: ……………………………………………………………………… Occupation: ………………………………………………………………………… Marital Status: ……………………………………………………………………… I.............................………hereby declare that the above information are true and binding on me. If at any time it is discovered that I have given false information, I will forfeit my rights to my winnings. Sincerely yours, Mrs Angelina McCarran. (Lottery Coordinator) IMPORTANT NOTICE. Please be informed that NON RESIDENTS of Ireland and United Kingdom will be required to procure a Affidavits of Lotto Claim/Court clearance certificate from the Court in Ireland prior to award payment policy of Organisers/European Gaming Board as required by the Clearance office. Please be aware that your Paying Authority wills Effect Payment Swiftly upon satisfactory Report, Verifications and validation provided by this Clearance Office We also encourage you to visit our website at www.freelotto.com and take your chance to play and become part of our daily winners. Millions are won on a daily basis on one of the world's most famous free lotto service. "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #2 January 10, 2005 If somebody actually falls for a scam like this, they deserve it due to their stupidity. Whenever somebody says, we'll give you this for free, but you need to pay this fee first, it's a scam.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #3 January 10, 2005 Yeah, I just love it when I win a lottery I never entered.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #4 January 10, 2005 There are tons of things like this. I once won a free cruise. The lady who called me was all excited and happy for me, and we talked for like half an hour about the details of the trip. Then she says, "OK, we'll send you this packet, and you send us your check for $800 and we'll confirm your cruise." Wade-a-minnit... Let me get this straight. I won a free trip, that I have to pay for? Click.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 January 10, 2005 QuoteIf somebody actually falls for a scam like this, they deserve it due to their stupidity. Yup. It's kinda hard to feel sorry for stupid people. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #6 January 10, 2005 I was soooooooooooooooooo close to finding my job contract and just leaving with it. so close.... "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #7 January 10, 2005 be careful I know someone who filled out a similar form. The police tracked them down as they were looking for the person who filled the form out for internet fraud. Apparently somoen took the details from the submitted form and racked up thousands of dollars of fraud using their identity. If you filled this form out and sent it to someone, there is a brilliant chance that your name will in one fuck load of debt very soon. How can people fall for crap like that? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinney29 0 #8 January 10, 2005 I had the same thing, I won a trip to Florida (I remember entering because it was the night I met Jared [of subway fame]) but first they needed a credit card. I told him I wasn't so sure about that, but if they could mail me info I would look it over and call them back. He quickly hung up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 January 10, 2005 Hint #1. If I remember correctly, the Mac computer company (if that is what is referenced in the email, which it appears to be) is spelled Mackintosh. I think it's spelled Macintosh. Any company that is going to give away money will probably spell check their communication. Hint #2. What company contact has a Netscape.net Email address? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #10 January 10, 2005 Quote How can people fall for crap like that? Whaaoooo people, chill out.... weaknesses were exploited, people we're lied to, feelings were hurt... and for the unimagintive few... their dreams, crushed. and for the people who payed... god help them in their recovery. Don't judge innocence, I'll admit it.. I fell for it (for like a day). It fucking sucks... Im just trying to help out any others who might've gotten the e-mail. "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #11 January 10, 2005 QuoteI once won a free cruise. The lady who called me was all excited and happy for me, and we talked for like half an hour about the details of the trip. Then she says, "OK, we'll send you this packet, and you send us your check for $800 and we'll confirm your cruise." Wade-a-minnit... Let me get this straight. I won a free trip, that I have to pay for? I had this happen about 5 years ago. I went to a golf show, entered a long drive contest and thought i did pretty good with a 320 yard drive. About 4 days later when i was notified that i won the long drive contest and "supposedly" won a trip to orlando, the virgin islands and someplace else. I got all excited since my wedding was near and this was going to make the perfect honeymoon. Then out of nowhere they wanted like 400.00 up front and told me there was no other means to pay for it but with a credit card. I was shocked back to reality and told them to kiss my ass, that if i won, why do i have to send money??? I hung up on them and booked a trip to Vegas instead. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #12 January 10, 2005 nothing personal mate, but i am the sort of person who will not open any emails offering me anything to do with money. People do not give money away for free. To send your details over the internet without a secure form is plain stupidity. If you filled that form out and emailed it, you can be sure a few people now have your identity and will get away with turning your name and credit rating to shit. It is ignorance. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #13 January 10, 2005 Thanks, I accept that in the spirit it was given... what can I say... "Live and Learn"... "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #14 January 10, 2005 think of the internet as a learning tool, including learning major multi national criminal fraud plans. Before the internet i dont think it was quite so easy to get ripped off in this world. I sold something through paypal and i use paypal alot. I sent the package but had no tracking number. The wrote back and said that everything had arrived but then wrote to paypal and said it never arrived. Paypal forced me to pay these people back the money they sent me by automatically taking it from my account. If i did not pay them back, then paypal would suspend my account until i paid them back. So these people got there money back and the goods that i sent them. I trust paypal but have now learnt that if i ever send anything again that i pay the more expensive way so i can get a tracking number. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aykay 0 #15 January 11, 2005 IMPORTANT!! I got forwarded this by a friend. Normally I hate these hoax e-mail warnings, but this one is for real. Send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list. If a man comes to your front door and says he is conducting a survey and asks you to show him your arse, DO NOT show him your arse. This is a scam; he only wants to see your arse. I wish I'd got this email yesterday. I feel so stupid and cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #16 January 11, 2005 did he have a camera? What does he look like, can you describe him so that i am sure i know just in case he comes around. I mean i would not want to miss out on pulling my pants down for the right person just because there is another conman out there trying to scam me. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aykay 0 #17 January 11, 2005 ok he was about 5 9, balding, thick glasses. In fact I think he posts here as Kbone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 January 11, 2005 May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #19 January 11, 2005 oh yeah, that bloke hangs around outside my bedroom window at night. I always thought he was a feature that came with the house. I think we better start a bulk email warning. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #20 January 11, 2005 I see that bullshit about 4 or 5 times a week out of the spam emails that get through my spamanator... Not even worth a second glance..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #21 January 11, 2005 QuoteIf somebody actually falls for a scam like this, they deserve it due to their stupidity. Whenever somebody says, we'll give you this for free, but you need to pay this fee first, it's a scam. I don't know that anybody "deserves" to be taken by a con artist, but I definitely think there should be a lifeguard ordering some of the suckers out of the gene pool.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
