I just received an email from Yahoo!mail which said I have won $500 but requires me to remit $8.95 - is this the real thing?
I need to know, please, before I plunk down the cash to some scammer. Thanks/David
2006-10-21 14:11:44 · 13 answers · asked by David B 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
First "tell" of a scam:
Get a whole bunch of money for so much more money.
Here's the gimmick:
Someone CLAIMS they have a whole bunch of money. It could be in form of lottery tickets; envelope (bag, luggage, whatever) filled with tons of cash; check.
They offer you the cash, or to split it with you, if you perform an act of "faith" or goodwill. (Ie, you hold all the money; but, give us a smaller amount of cash).
The trick:
lottery ticket numbers are a previous day's numbers.
The envelope you saw filled with money disappears, leaving you with an empty envelope.
Many tricks end up causing the money to suddenly disappear.
The results:
In this case, you send $8.95, undoubtedly with a CC or debit card, or check.
They use the info YOU sent them, and deplete your account.
What to do:
DONT assume "Its only $8.95".
DON'T give it a try.
DO send the email to Yahoo.
DO alert the authorities.
DONT FALL for the gimmicks.
Watch the movie House of Games (Maybe House of cards) starring Joe Mantgna. Shows many scams. A REAL eye-opener.
Great educational movie. And, a good movie too.
2006-10-21 14:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, Yahoo make their money by just randomly giving it away to people. Doesn't it concern you that they're willing to pay you $500, but they need $8.95? Come on, son, you're not that stupid are you? Tell them to make the cheque out for $490, and they can keep the change as a thank you.
2006-10-21 14:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by John P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds strange to me!!! Tell them to deduct the $8.95 from the $500 and send you the balance!
2006-10-21 14:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a scam!
2006-10-21 14:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
checklist them to Yahoo. there's a piece to report comments. you will locate it in Yahoo help, and in case you recognize that they are serious, call the Police, they have suggestion on a thank you to locate who's doing it.
2016-11-24 21:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a scam. yahoo wouldn't send you anything like that.
anytime you have to give someone money to collect a prize then its a scam.
2006-10-21 14:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by Lexi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another drama among so many dramas e.g. American Wrestling match, 9/11, WMDs. etc.
2006-10-21 14:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by pathowiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just another scam.
2006-10-21 14:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT IS A SCAM! DELETE IT!
2006-10-21 14:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by Cameron Crockett 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not do it!
Scam!
2006-10-21 14:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋