I was sent an announcement that I won a drawing from "Yahoo Lottery International" from site
I would like to confirm authenticity of this before I send money that I need for my family. If it is authentic,however, I need to complete this transaction very soon, before I forfeit the prize.
2007-07-01 10:24:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
SCAM..
2007-07-01 10:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is scam. Yahoo (insert any company name here, this answer works for all!) do not run an email lottery, if they did you could guarantee it would be advertised all over their home page. Check out these links and search answers to see how many people 'win' the exact same lottery every day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/lottery_sca...
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/email-lottery-scams.html
Do not click on any links, the page you will be taken to will look authentic but is not
Do not send them a 'courier fee' or any other money
Do not hand over any bank details or passwords
Do report spam
Do delete
Remember there is no such thing as a free lunch. You cannot win a lottery if you haven ot bought a ticket. Anyone can set up an email account with Yahoo, they can use any combination of letters they choose. I could be 'thequeenmother@yahoo.com' or 'disneyfreeticketsgenuine@yahoo.com' That doesn't mean that I am either of these and is fine as long as I don't try to use the address to mislead people. Don't be fooled by legitimate looking email addresses which end the same way as any other free account, don't be fooled by fictitious titles such as 'Dr' or 'Executive Director of Winner Claims'.
(I've answered this question so many times that I now keep this answer on my desktop and just copy and paste....that should give you a clue!)
2007-07-02 02:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by 'H' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time you get something like this, have a look on Hoax Slayer. Its a brilliant site & tells you which are scams & which are genuine. I use it a lot & would never forward anything (warnings, charity e-mails etc) without checking on there first.
I would guess this one is a scam, I'm afraid. Never trust anything that asks you to send money before you get the prize.
2007-07-03 07:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM!!! You should have just deleted the email! You shouldn't have sent them any of your details, you will probably get loads more now. If you haven't entered a competition especially ones that ask for a fee, then it's definitely a scam.
2007-07-01 10:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by ~Kitana~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is almost certainly a scam .
A reputable lottery would take any fees out of your winnings.
I would bet the return address is bogus and has been faked.
Sorry but I dont think you will get any return from this "win".
2007-07-01 10:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a SCAM.
What preliminary information did you give them? Did you give them any personal information? If you did it could be possible that they could be using this information for identity theft.
Be very careful with what type of information you give to ANYBODY, never answer an unsolicited e-mail for a lottery you never entered. Remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
2007-07-01 10:34:17 · answer #6 · answered by enlightened goddess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These emails are all scams.....I get about 6 or 7 of them every day. Delete them and never give them any personal details.....I was ask to send my passport to claim a prize - as if!!
2007-07-01 10:31:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its known as a 419 scam or advance fee fraud. They will put you in touch with a claims officer who will ask for details etc and at some point state that they require some sort of fee from you (admin/transfer fee etc). They will tell you to pay it via western union. Dont reply to the e-mail, if you did ignore any more messages and if you gave them any details consider changing them, such as phone numbers or banks.
For more info try www.419eater.com
2007-07-01 10:29:51 · answer #8 · answered by karljj1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't get anything for nothing, it's a scam do not answer do not give personal information.The following sites give more information.
www.scambusters.org
www.hoaxbusters.ciac.org
www.scambusters-419.co.uk
www.truthorfiction.com
.Also If you go to the following link you will get some info on ID theft www.identity-theft.org.uk the iinternet is safe enough if you are careful but please answer nothing that you are doubtful about.Good Luck and be careful.
2007-07-02 02:40:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get any email telling you that you have won any amount of money DO NOT OPEN this type of email if you have won they will let you know by post. Potentially very dangerous to open such emails. this type can carry viruses, that can wipe out your computer, damage your boot drive so you would have to buy a new hard drive. ANY ONE reading this, be aware as much as you are tempted to if you are not sure as to who sent you a particulate email then delete it right away DO NOT OPEN IT. you have now been warned.
2016-05-20 22:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't send any money. It's a scam. You don't need to send money for "processing fees" when you win a legitimate contest. Besides, do you remember entering any contest?
2007-07-01 10:27:30 · answer #11 · answered by Scotty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋