I've been informed by the British America Tobacco lottery committee that I've been selected as a winner in the lucky dip conduted among thousands of mail id holders, for which I have not volunteered.Now they claim 850 US dollars from me towards the courier charges,insurance and VAT to receive my prize amount of 1,25,000 US dollars. Is this a genuine case?
2007-05-04 07:35:55 · 3 answers · asked by lakshmanasami 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
I think you already know the answer to your question - it's a scam, you didn't win anything. I hope you haven't sent them any money.
2007-05-04 09:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady, if you fall for that... you sure do have a problem.
Why don't you just call BAT directly and ask if they have, or had a lottery? It would be so easy to find out for sure, you just gotta make the effort.
Also, google for "BAT Lottery" and see how many others have been taken before you.
I get dozens of these lotteries in my email telling me I've won millions, all the time.
You'd think people would know by now, they are so common everywhere....
2007-05-04 07:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by InspectorBudget 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....it is legit....and pigs fly and the moon is made of cheese....
2007-05-04 07:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋