2007-02-18 21:34:28 · 5 answers · asked by rauf_jawan2000 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Uh, no, private corporations don't have a lottery, and if they did, the internet and the general public would be the last place they'd advertise such a contest. Microsoft gives donations from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which largely develops technology for minority youth interests in America and improving health, technology and science efforts in third-world nations. So no Microsoft lottery. Money from the Gates Foundation is called a grant, and you can't win one. You have to earn one from your work with and around technology to benefit others.
The internet itself isn't a corporation, but a set of standards that are implemented by communications companies and service providers to enable it's connection. The W3C group sets those standards, but they are a non-profit group: they will be glad to take your money as a donation, but it's not necessary as major universities, corporations and private interests bankroll their work. So, no, there's no internet lottery either.
2007-02-18 21:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by Intentionality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have received any e-mail claiming you have won a lottery or random drawing, 99% of the time it is a scam and it will cost you your money. By using the private information gathered from you they can definitely cost you money instead of earning/winning it.
So avoid it.
2007-02-19 05:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by venereal_madness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they want your banking details, it is almost certainly a scam. Don't give your account number to them, or anyone like them, or it will be soon emptied. Tell them to send a check! Don't send money!
2007-02-19 05:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a 419 scam.Goto google.com and type in 419 and get all the info
2007-02-19 07:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
ps: ignore the email.
mercury of love
2007-02-19 06:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by mercury of love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋