Is there a system in UK National Lottery, to select an email address as lucky winner, w/out purchasing ticket?

Question

I'm recieving some emails that I,m the lucky winner for end of the year draw. They are telling different winning amount each.
I'm asked to send them 500 pounds for tax clearence fee, So that they may deliver the winnings to me
Can some one help me is it possible?

Answer 1

do NOT reply to them ,, they are scams to get your money and personal information,,,,, IT IS A SCAM!
SIGNIFICANT

INCREASE IN FAKE ON-LINE LOTTERY SCAMS





Fake Online Lotteries spam notifications have significantly increased in 2005. They are nothing but a variation in the advance fee scam. When the "winner" makes contact he or she is advised there is a fee or tax necessary before the spurious winnings can be forwarded. In other cases, "winners" must go to the Netherlands and in other cases, the information requested by the scammer is enough to use for identity theft scams.

The following is a typical scam notification, followed by a sample of a typical "winners" form. Following that is a list of links to sites that cover this scam in more detail.

LOTTERY WINNING NOTIFICATION/ FINAL NOTICE
EMAIL LOTTERY SWEEPSTAKES
(ACCREDITED LICENSED AGENT TO GROUPLOTTO INTERNATIONAL)
Ref. Number: 066/596/5067
Batch Number: 5445-8224-XZ 33
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you about the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 13th of March 2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 00731205- with serial number 4276-581 drew lucky numbers 7-54-18-23-11-45 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ 1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to the mix up of some numbers and name's we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawnfrom over 25,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email addresses and names
from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every three
years.
This lottery was promoted by the software corporation to compensate some
few individuals with website and email addresses, we hope that with part of
your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million internationallottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIAL AGENT:
Mr. DOUGLAS KERT of GROUPLOTTO INTERNATIONAL.
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 14th of April 2005. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications
please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Suzan Pepple.
(Lottery Coordinator)

PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM

NAME.....................................................................................................................LAST NAME:...................................................................................................
DATE OF BIRTH:...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
HOME ADDRESS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
CITY.............................................................................................................ZIP CODE...................................................................................................................
STATE........................................................................................................OCCUPATION.............................................................................................................
MARRITAL STATUS.....................(M)......................(D)..................(S)..........................TELEPHONE........................................FAX.....................................
METHOD OF PAYMENT (A) BANK TRANSFER
(B)CERTIFIED CHEQUE (C) PICK UP
CITY...............................................................................................ZIPCODE...............................................................................................................................
BATCH NO...................................................................................................
REF ................................................................................................
NEXT OF KIN
NAME(MR/MRS).................................................................................................LAST NAME.................................................................................................
HOME ADDRESS...................................................................................................CITY................................................................................................................
STATE.........................................................................................ZIP CODE.....................................................................................................................................
OCCUPATION.....................................MARRITAL STATUS.......................(M).............................(D)...................................(S)............................................
TELEPHONE...............................................................................................FAX..............................................................................................................
DECLARATION
I....................................MR/MRS.HERE BY I DECLARE THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY PAYMENT INSURED ON MY BEHALF NOR HAVE ANY OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS FILLED ANY CLAIM ON MY BEHALF. I HERE BY GIVE THE AUTHORIZATION TO CITIBANK SECURITY LTD LONDON TO ACT ON MY BEHALF IN THE PROCESSING AND TRANSFER OF MY PAYMENT TO THE DESIGNATED INFORMATION STATED ABOVE.
SIGNATURE:.....................
DATE:.......................

ATTN: THE WINNERS,

ATTACHED IS THE PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM WHICH YOU ARE TO FILL AND FAX BACK TO US, TO ENABLE US PROCESS THE PAYMENT OF YOUR WINNING FUND.

YOU REQUIRED TO FAX A PHOTO COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVERS LICENCE AS A PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION.

YOUR URGENT COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED.

YOURS FAIFTHFULLY,

MR. COLLINS

Links to sources of information on this scam

Answer 2

SO has one million other people received the same email asking for money send them nothing you will never see any winnings because there are none it is a scam lotteries do not give prizes to peoples Email address to win a lottery you have to buy a ticket did you??????

Answer 3

No there isn't.

What you've received is a scam. Sorry but delete the e-mail.

Tha National Lottery is ticket only and winners (even of the biggest prizes) have no fees to pay.

Answer 4

The usual gimmick is to ask for verification of your identity in order to receive the money. If they get a hold of your bank's routing number, they'll clear out your account. As others have said, it's a scam. Mark as "spam" and forward to the proper authorities. Also, look to see if there are any African countries mentioned.

Answer 5

Not possible,it's a scam, don't be suckered in by these things no genuine lottery will ask you to send them money first.

Answer 6

before you send your 500 pounds, be sure to give it a fond goodbye cos you will never see it again.

Answer 7

its crap