Freelotto keeps sending me emails to say ive won does anyone know if they are genuine or not.
2007-04-13 21:58:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
These are all scams; delete, delete, delete!
2007-04-13 22:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very doubtful anyone would email you to say "you've won". Most likely they would contact you via telephone.
If you didn't enter with "freelotto" it is obviously a fraud.
In general, You should always contact financial places directly instead of following emailed instructions. (particularly email links)
For example, if you get an email with a link to "yourbank.com", and it seems real, don't follow it. Instead, type in "yourbank.com" in the browser address bar manually. (or use one of your own book marks that you already know to be valid)
That strategy will protect you from most emailed fraud/phishing attempts.
2007-04-14 05:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your account to see how much money is missing - the fake website has your card details and may have made (or might be planning) to steal more money. Get hold of any payment confirmation emails from the fake website that you have. Contact your credit card provider to report the theft. Make sure they cancel that card and send a new one. Contact your local police department to report the crime. Take as much information about the website as you can including printouts of payment confirmation emails and ideally a printout of your card statement showing the transaction. You will probably have to live without your card for up to 90 days whilst the card provider carries out an investigation but you should get your money back. In the United States, "if the physical card is not lost or stolen, but rather just the credit card account number itself is stolen, then Federal Law guarantees card holders have zero liability to the credit card issuer".
2016-05-19 22:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL emails that say you've won money are frauds, unless it's from a company that you applied to previously and know them. All legitimate companies provide phone numbers and addresses. If you're curious, you could always look up the company in the Better Business Bureau.
2007-04-13 22:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by charmedchiclet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally Lottery companies dont simply send email to winners. They will always check your real identification before they notify you. Those email to get money is only a advertisement and that is how to lure you to participate in their program. What you do you just delete such email
2007-04-13 22:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dexter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a scam, how can people randomly email u without knowing u, don't believe the hype, if u ever need further information on email scams http://scamsbeware.com is a good resource center to help you stay informed, best wishes.
2007-04-15 11:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else has already said, all emails that promise something are a scam
2007-04-13 22:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ANY email says you've won something, it is a fraud.
2007-04-13 22:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by knowmeansknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that solicits info, like your telephone # or fax # for u to claim an alleged prize or reward is a scam. always check out the source.
2007-04-13 22:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by moolahcometh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! Figure any email that yur did authorize is spa... Yeah your wone a million pounds in the Irish Lottery,,,,
NOT!!!!
2007-04-13 22:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something sounds too good to be true, or if you "win" a contest that you didn't enter, it's a scam.
2007-04-13 22:01:41 · answer #11 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋