It was around 4 weeks ago now i was on the internet and i saw a flash telling me "you won you won you won" $2.089.059. It then said "where do u want us to send your check?" I typed my details in and a message came up saying "plz give the check 4-6 weeks to arrive". It was from the free lotto company. I am really exited but i really want proof that it aint a scam. Has any1 else ever won anything big with them or the same as me? Help please/.
2006-11-22 05:20:59 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Have you ever watched that show THE REAL HUSTLE??? it says...if it seems to good to be true, it is. Who would give millions away for nothing? Why would anyone do that? Did you buy a ticket? NO. It is just a scam for them to get your personal details so that they can use them either for credit card fraud, identity theft and the like, or so that they can sell your details on to other companies and make money. Either way, you should NEVER beleive these pop-ups, similarly if you get e-mails like this DELETE them and do not send your details back. These are mean and evil people trying to take advantage of innocent people like you.
2006-11-22 05:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by pink_angel_pie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You silly girl for giving them your details, watch your post like a hawk and emails, make sure nothing goes missing or doesn't seem odd.... also if you can contact the company and ask to be taken off their data system..... If something is free on the net, unless it's a reputable company that you've seen ads for and maybe been a member for a while it's a scam and that's that.
2006-11-22 05:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to report this to someone in authority. You will almost certainly get put on what is called a 'suckers' list. You will probably receive more mail thru the post. Do NOT sign up for anything. Do not send any money. Be VERY careful.
2006-11-22 05:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but you were a bit naive there.
You need to be very assertive when on the 'net and you've given your details so whenever crappy flyers come through your door it is probably courtesy of the compan'IES' you gave your details to.
Next time, be careful!
Good Luck :0)
By The Way, " $2.089.059" isn't millions of dollars, it is TWO point ZERO, EIGHT, NINE, ZERO, FIVE, NINE dollars! Only 2 dollars, not 2 million!!!!
2006-11-22 05:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chances of it not being a scam are so slender! Make sure you didn't enter in any important info, social security #, credit card info, etc. If you see any strange behavior on your cc accounts you should freeze these accounts and make a formal police report.
2006-11-22 05:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you give them any info that they could use to screw you, like bank account numbers?
If it's not a scam you will get the money. If it's a scam you will lose money. Wait and see yeah?
2006-11-22 05:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Staceyflourpond 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ITs a scam of course! why out of all the computers in the world would they just put that message to you and give you that..on some sites they are there on nearly every page..so if i was to fill out every single one i see i would be a billionaire lol that is not the case! its junk!!
Ps:if it sounds to good to be true..it probly is!
2006-11-22 05:25:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a scam. Your info is now floating around on the internet, and you should contact the credit bureaus to see if anyone has stolen your identity.
2006-11-22 05:22:31 · answer #8 · answered by Asmoran 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
check your bank balance.Its probably empty now. get in touch with your bank and tell them, its very likely a scam how often have you been advised never to give you bank details tut tut.
I also got this notice just after joining broadband.
2006-11-22 05:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by alex winefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is a scam, if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. From now on you're likely to get loads of junk mail.
2006-11-22 05:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋