I recieved a check saying I won the Royal Brittish Lottery .It would be nice if this were true,but everyone is telling me it is a scam.Has
anyone heard anything about this lottery?
2006-12-04 05:37:00 · 11 answers · asked by snewsom_005 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
It's a scam. My daughter received the same thing. Just the latest and greatest going around.
2006-12-04 05:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tweet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do DO NOT cash the check!! What you have received is the latest in the infamous 419 ,or Nigerian(go to http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeria.asp for more information about the 419 scams), scams.
I also got something very similar to this back in July. It was a check for $2,994.95 from Accu-Weld High Performance Windows And Doors in Pennsylvania and a letter stating that I had won the British Random Lottery. I knew it was a scam right away because I knew I had never entered such a lottery and I've gotten countless emails just like that over the years. When I got this letter and check in the mail I reported it to the US Postal Inspector. If you're in the US then I highly suggest that you do the same. These people need to be stopped as soon as possible.
You can contact the postal inspector by filling out the form at http://www.usps.com/websites/depart/inspect/fraud/MailFraudComplaint.htm
I hope this helps. Good luck!!
2006-12-05 05:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Tweety Gurl*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you spelled check the American way I doubt very much you'd be entered in the Royal Brittish Lottery....
It's a scam, DO NOT give these people any of your financial information. If they gave you a check, then just tear the thing up. Don't even bother trying to cash it because these people have no intention of giving you any money. All they want is information on your bank account so they can steal your identity and screw you over. It's called "phishing".
2006-12-04 05:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by brooks b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are very good that its a scam.
But, here's the first question I have: Did you enter/buy a ticket for the Royal Brittish Lottery? Other questions: Is there even such a thing? Did you try to "google" the Royal British Lottery? Yahoo search?
Bottom line, if you weren't expecting a check and its not from someone you're familiar with, don't cash it.
2006-12-04 05:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by jeepdrivr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 16:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you enter the royal british lottery...if no then why would they send you a check saying you did ????its a scam plain and simply
2006-12-04 08:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a scam you probably need to report it to the proper authorities.
2006-12-04 05:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
how do you win when you haven't bet anything. you only win if u have wagered. Don't get fooled. Its an old trick to give out your personal financial details
2006-12-04 07:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by onukpa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a royal scam. Do it and yer scrooed, blooed and tattooed.
2006-12-04 06:12:33 · answer #9 · answered by Fellini S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, and yes it is a scam!
2006-12-04 05:44:15 · answer #10 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋