because im not really sure if they are real i doubt it but im just curious because i could be rich!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-17 05:29:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Because phishers think we're stupid enough to fall for their scams - Don't fall for it! They will ask you for you're bank account numbers so they can deposit your "winnings" in the bank and then wipe you out!
Here's some extra info:
The Truth:
This is a scam.
It's a variation of the "advance fee" scams that are rampant on the Internet.
Just in case anyone doubts our assessment, we have numerous versions of this scam letter that have been sent to different people...each with the same "winning numbers."
There are several variations of the eRumor that use different names for the organization sponsoring the lottery, but most of them claim to be in the Netherlands.
None of those who receives these emails remembers getting into a lottery, but hey, why not go for the money?
The problem is that after you respond to the email, you'll have one of two exchanges that sound really authentic and then just when you can taste the money, they'll send you a request for you to pay them (typically about $1,800). They claim that it's a processing fee and that the lottery commission insists that it not be deducted from your winnings. They ask that it be sent as a Western Union wire transfer.
This is also known by other names such as "The Sunsweetin Promo Lottery."
Once you send the money, you never hear of them or your winnings again.
If you receive this kind of eRumor or are contacted by anyone using this approach, contact the United States Secret Service at:
U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Division
1800 G St., NW,
Room 942,
Washington, DC 20223.
2006-06-17 05:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by lhsstudentteacher 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In the uk there are less people so chances increase
2006-06-17 12:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by a stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend won $250.000.00 two months ago on a $5.00 scratch off ticket in Michigan:)
2006-06-17 12:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just got e mail said i did trying 2 verify now thank you
2006-06-17 12:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Harold T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the luck of all my people into my hands!
Thus, I have to pay for it!
2006-06-17 12:33:39 · answer #5 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋