I got a mail from"The National Lottery"I got prize of money,in lottery i didn't buy any ticket, is it fraud?

Question

I got this mail from the UK lottery and I have replied to that mail after that I got mail from that company manager that I have to contact the courier agent which is provided in the mail,I have contacted that courier agent,he also replied me that I have to select the one of the options(one is mailing and another is through the cheque.)and asking for 1600stelings.I have to pay this amt before getting the prize is it true or fraud(some fraud mails...)
please give good suggesssion,and one more I have not taken any lottery ticket..they said that they have taken my mail id as an entry..
is it true...?
Company Name is:"The National LOttery"
UK.
Courier service is:
ACORN COURIER LIMITED
Courier Officer: Mr. Frank Gibson

Answer 1

Of course it is a fraud. If you allegedly won so much money, why wouldn't they just deduct their fees rather than have you pay up front. Geez, use your brain. These scams have been going on for years.

Answer 2

Yes it is fraud. Do not give them any money. You will never see it again. And they might even come back and ask you for more. Do not answer any questions about your identification or bank accounts. They might use it to steal your identity and commit fraud in your name. Or clean out your bank account. If you are in the USA, you should report this to the Postmaster of your nearest post office. They will investigate it and try to catch the crooks.

Anytime you hear about something that doesn't seem right, you can check it out on snopes.com. They usually have information there about common scams and unfounded rumours. Very helpful.

Answer 3

This is a typical fraud. The National lottery in the UK is a legitimate lottery so when you try to do your due dilligence in looking it up by all accounts it seems to be true. But unfortunately you can not win something you never entered!

Answer 4

All spam emails/unsolicted letters and faxes are scams.
As a general rule - ANYTHING involving Western Union/money gram = Scam.
my Advice: Don't deal with anyone from a foreign country or Accept checks from strangers and never use wire/bank transfer services.. you risk losing your $$ and your mind.
Remember, if it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is! NEVER give out your personal information to strangers online! Always be on guard.

Answer 5

I got the same email two different times, yes, it's definitely a scam, be logical, no one has to pay something if they've won money, plus, I checked their ip address then I went to ip-address.com and found out that it was in the United States they were sending me the email.

Answer 6

Hello, yes absolutely spam please do not reply. i get things like this all the time. The best thing to do for future reference is first remember if it looks to good to be true it usually is. Second, before submiting your personal information to any site or individual online check with your local better business administration. Any reputable company should have a profile there.

Answer 7

This is fraud. You never bought a ticket, and now they want money before they send you money. They will always come up with more and more excuses to get more money out of you, and the big payoff will never come. Put it this way....if they deceive you once, they will deceive you again and again.

Answer 8

This is a scam. Do not send money. Do not contact any further. Refuse to accept any mail from them. I and probably thousands of people receive the same crap that you have received.

Answer 9

It is definately a con .
Do not ansdwer, or they will have your details, and you may find you lose youre identity, at least, or at worst you could lose assetts from banks etc.
Do not answer, and report this site to Microsoft by ticking the box to show that these e-mails are junkmail.

Answer 10

yes it is a fraud