I have received an e-mail from some sudafrican "lotto" anouncing me that I have won a prize consisting in $1,950,00 dlls.They ask to me my name, adress, phone number and some other data.
You can see pictures of "winners" around the world receiving the money.
What's this ?
2006-11-17 10:52:07 · 8 answers · asked by FauxPas 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
Just like religion, a con.
2006-11-17 10:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself this: Does Africa even have a lottery? That should tell you whether or not it's real. Did you play the lottery in Africa?
It's a scam, probably from Nigeria, where most scams originates. It's going to ask you for your name, address, phone, etc. Then it's going to be your bank info, and as soon as they get it, say bye-bye to your money.
If you want to have some fun, play along and give out a bunch of fake information.
2006-11-17 18:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
prob. a fake 2 get ur info 2 keep sending ads, don't trust anything online about lottos, theyre trying 2 scam u. if it was real, theyd send u a letter w/ some kind of authorization
2006-11-17 19:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by candylvr2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an absolute prank. First of all you don't win a contest that you never entered. I've seen programs on it and do not give them anything. Do Not Respond - it only encourages these groups.
2006-11-17 19:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out www.snopes.com for all things like this.
2006-11-17 19:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by syznotch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a scam don't open it. all they want is your "E" mail address
2006-11-17 19:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fraud....don't reply to them!
2006-11-17 18:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by scfd35wife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAMA SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM
2006-11-17 19:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋