2007-10-08 17:07:28 · 13 answers · asked by mico 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hi
That's a scam. Here is some info about lottery scams for you to read:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lottery_scam
http://www.fraudaid.com/ScamSpam/Lottery/index.htm
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/intlalrt.shtm
I believe it is against the law to play the lottery in a foreign country. Ignore those emails. Report them as spam or just simply delete them, and don't respond to them at all. I hope this helps you.
2007-10-08 17:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Shania♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lottery scam letters are sent out by the thousands and thousands every day.
There are only two things the bad guys want.... your money and your identity.
Unless you have bought a ticket, you CANNOT have won a prize. There are no such things as "email" draws or any other lottery where "no tickets were sold".
If you have an email stating you have won millions, delete it, it's a scam!!
2007-10-09 02:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scams. Did you enter these "lotteries"? If no, then the people behind these emails are phishing you for your personal information, and possibly entrance fees, and other monetary payments. Any reply to them gives them information that your email address is real.
Is the email return address the same as the sender's address? Are the emails in flawed English, or is the letter in perfect English? Legitimate letters usually have no mispellings or grammatical errors.
2007-10-08 17:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by sheik_sebir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not enter the lottery, the message is a scam. It is one of the oldest in the book. Sometimes called the Nigerian, but the older name is the Spanish Prisoner's Letter.
2007-10-08 17:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jim D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the solid rule.: If it came in an email and says the word LOTTERY on it, that is an ironclad guarantee that it is a scam designed to rob you.
2007-10-08 17:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scams. People dont part with money. If they make you feel like your getting something for nothing....your getting played. Life just doesnt work that way.
2007-10-08 17:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by BudLt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how could you not know that it is a scam? no one gives you free money on the net. use this as an example would you send money to someone you never even met? my only advice I can give is,delete it before you even open it.it could be a virus that could ruin your system.please do not even think of giving the info that they want at the bottom of the bogus emails. ssssccccaaaammmm!!!!!!!!!!!
BLESSED ! ! !
2007-10-08 17:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by 1 MAROON 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember the simple logic that you cannot win any lottery/raffle etc.unless you have participated in them earlier Such winnings,not initiated by you are,without doubt fraudulent,aimed at cheating you.
2007-10-08 17:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM!! Its a SCAM!! I get free money emails all the time,just delete them ASAP.
2007-10-08 19:34:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scam, get real
2007-10-08 17:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by major 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋