it is from toyota promotions. they want to know how I want it shipped.....UPS or Fed Ex.
2007-01-27 17:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you really won $2.5 million, they wouldn't alert you via email. Don't give them any info. It's a scam.
2007-01-27 17:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Carla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I had every email sent to me to be real, I would have more money than Bill Gates.
Of course, it is a scam. They want your ID and maybe your bank account info do they can deposit the money. Deposit YOUR money to THEIR bank account. It is is the fine print, which is in invisible ink.
Do not give any personal info. And if you win, you know it is a scam, cause they would have called you and the newspaper. Also, watch it when they say they need money to cover mailing, handling, and insurance of the check they will send.
Elderly Americans are usually susceptible to these scams.
If anything else, and you do not believe me. Call Toyota direct.
Also, does the email have grammar mistakes. Is the promotion in Nigeria or even England. not Japan.
2007-01-28 01:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 did you sign up for it?
#2 If you didn't then it is a scam.
If you are curious find out info about it. Do not give them any information about yourself such as ss#., checking acct. #. Also if they ask for any money throw it away. Is the number a toll free number to call or a 1-900 #. I would be very suspicious. Be careful. Check it out with Toyota company to see if it is legitimate. Make a copy of your email and take it to a toyota dealer and show them to see if it is legitimate.
Good Luck! I hope you did win.
2007-01-28 01:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably a scam, because you would know if you signed up for a toyota. Also, there has NOT been any contest or advertisements about winning money in toyota, so it is probably a scam to get your address. Don't give your address unless you really trust this, but it will probably just mail you spam and junk!
2007-01-28 01:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jelly Shelley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy!
If Toyota was going to be giving anything away if would be an automobile NOT MONEY! Also since Toyota is a Japanese Company if Corporate Toyota was giving away money it would be Yen not dollars.
If it seems to good to believe then it usually is - A SCAM!
2007-01-28 01:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Ackmadia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if you can ship $2.5 million dollors. I dont think they would risk putting it in the mail. I think it is a scam. But who knows. I think that it is just like the things that pop up on your computer and say"You have just won a free Ipod Nano".
But that would be cool if it was true!!!! :D
2007-01-28 01:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it asks you for any personal information, such as credit card or bank account numbers, it's a scam. Even if it asks you for your name and address, it could also be a scam. If they have have a phone number, try calling it to see if it's real or not. To be honest, I think it's a scam.
2007-01-28 01:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by contender569 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm... it's a scam. If you won $2.5 mil, do you think they would contact you by email? No way. There'd be a friggin' camera crew at your door step at the very least.
2007-01-28 01:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Loren V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you seriously buying that? Usually something like that won't be announced through e-mail. It's probably 100% a scam. If you haven't opened this e-mail just don't more than likely it has a virus or something.
2007-01-28 01:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by **brainy licious**J;-D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you do, don't send your credit card data and other sensitive information on the internet. if they ask for it, it's probably a scam especially if you don't remember joining any contest from toyota promotions.
2007-01-28 01:36:37 · answer #10 · answered by HPL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋