I won the U.K. lotto!?

Question

At least that is what the title of an email I just received says.

I have not been to the U.K. since I was a child (around 25 years ago), and I have not bought anything from the U.K.

Is anyone excited for me? I can't wait to open this email!

This is what the actual title says:

CONGRATULATION!!! YOU HAVE WON THE FINAL NOTIFICATION OF THE UK NATIONAL LOTTE =...

I realize its a scam, I was just having some fun.

I opened it and it had this long story about how they entered me for free via my email address, etc. (I wonder where the money comes from if noone buys tickets, lol)

Answer 1

I live in Arkansas and have never been to the U.K. I've won the lottery there twice in the last six to ten weeks, according to emails I get also. It's a scam. Click your Spam button and ignore it.

Answer 2

You can investigate by responding...no harm in that.....
they gonna ask you for money up front.
If you did not buy ticket....how could you be winner?
But you COULD play them along a bit.
If they ask for 500 bucks...ask them i that would be enough.
See if they up the ante.
They aren't diabolical evil geniuses.
They are schmucks in Internet cafe trying to hustle people.
I used to get Nigerian 419 messages...I would send them Peewee Herman dance card.

http://www.tvdance.com/peewee/

Answer 3

its a scam