i wanted to know if this was legitamate promotion,it said I won 1000,000 pds, i then recieved a e-mail from a Kennith Smith who is suppost to be the coca/cola promotion agent, he stated that fastway courier would deliver my winnings after sending them money for handing and delivery,insurance,admin costs please someone let me know if this is a hoax,thank you
2007-06-07 06:37:35 · 16 answers · asked by susanne d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a scam. They will collect; they won't deliver . If you want to bother, forward the fraudulent email to phishing@cc.yahoo-inc.com, spam@uce.gov, and 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov.
FBI: http://www.fbi.gov/
FTC: http://www.ftc.gov/
2007-06-07 06:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here's how the scam works.
You'll be sent a very real looking cashiers check to cover the expenses. You're supposed to cash it and wire back the expenses. They'll even tell you go ahead and wait a few days for the check to clear. It will, for now. Even your bank will tell you it's good.
So then you wire the money, and you can never get it back.
Then 3 - 6 weeks later, the cashiers check comes back as a phoney, and your bank will want that money back.
It's a scam.
By the way, it's always a scam anytime someone sends you a check or money order, and asks you to send them back some money as a fee or refund. It could be you're selling something online, or you've one some contest you've never heard of, or whatever. Stay alert and don't be swindled out of your hard earned money.
Lastly, I have won a contest or sweepstakes from Pepsi. The prize was $2,001 back in 2001. I was one of 1,000 or may 100 winners, I forget. I had to fill out some forms and send them back first, but I never had to pay a cent other than postage.
2007-06-07 13:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these are scams, If you are still unsure ask for their email, or phone up the Coca Cola company and ask whether they run such promotional offers, I however doubt this is legitamate and I would ignore it. These scammars say you have won a massive prize and say that they need to cover admin, courier costs which you send off the money, they then say the prices went up and ask for more, basically you send money to get money, but you never get the money.
Send to junk emails and delete in my view.
2007-06-07 13:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Coca Cola does not need your money. Sounds like a scam.
2007-06-07 13:40:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of emails go round, especially scams. If you are ever in doubt go to www.snopes.com, type in the title or something about the article. I've sent lots of bogus emails until I discovered this site. Keeps you from looking or doing something stupid. And if it's real, great for you. Probably though, it's a scam. Good luck!
2007-06-07 13:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a Hoax , you might want to forward the e-mail to coca-cola corporation to make them aware of it .
2007-06-07 14:16:53 · answer #6 · answered by Helpfulhannah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam. Here's an idea: Tell them you agree, but that you'll only pay COD. That is, you'll pay them all these fees when they show up with your 'winnings'. If they agree, set up a time and place and then call the local police department to grab them when they arrive!
2007-06-07 13:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a hoax, coca cola would pay for it if you won.
2007-06-07 13:39:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
its a scam - sorry. play the guy - email him back to send it c.o.d since fastway has that option, we do it in ireland all the time.
see what kind of a reaction you can get - have fun with it.
sorry that you have to get back to work though.
2007-06-07 13:45:10 · answer #9 · answered by jandrkeller 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This DEFINITELY sounds to me like b.s. If you didn't enter a contest and they're asking you for money up front - it's a hoax!
2007-06-07 13:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by chumley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋