POWERBALL LOTTO. Bv
POWERBALL LOTTO -wheel E-game 2007,
CONGRATULATIONS( 2007 ONLINE POWERBALL PROMOTION)
Date: 15th, 10, 2007
Ref Nr: PBL/CN/6654/CP
Attention Winner,
Having carried our all the required process as regards the payment in the sum of 1.5Million GBP. bequeathed to you by the lottery commission, we wish to inform you that the court order issured, authorizing the Firm to release your funds without delay.Therefore you are to contact the assigned courier company with the information below:
Name: SKYNET COURIER INTERNATIONAL WORLDWIDE.
Dispatch Officer: Robert Adams
Email: r.adams_skynetcourier@yahoo.com
Email: skynetcourier@swarmail.com
Phone: +44-701-113-2358
You are instructed to contact the assigned courier company for the delivery of your parcel to you, along with the Ref Number, Coupon Number;. Full Name, Contact Address, Phone/fax Number, Occupation. Keep us informed on all development with the courier delivery company.
NOTE: You will be responsible for the cost of delivery for your parcel to you by our affiliated courier company.
Regards
Bar. Mr Morrison Luke
Phone: +44-701-113-0253
WebSite: www.powerball.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.
2007-10-16 06:34:07 · 13 answers · asked by chris i 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Yes it is a Scam. It is being sent by Nigerians. They do not need to be based in Nigeria either. They are also operating out of Canada in a vey big way at the moment and also European Countries like Germany, France, UK Etc...
If I am correct it cost the British people last year £2.4 billion pounds. Now you can understand why they mass email and why they operate from everywhere.
The way it usually works is they suck you in as if you have won and use the factor Greed will get the better of you. Then they send you out certificates and all sorts of paperwork. Once they have you in their trap nows the time to reel you in,. They ask for a administration fee or processing fee or what ever else name they like to use. They usuall like to have this sent via Western Union or similar services.
The Fee is aorund £3,500 can vary, what is £3,500 when you will be getting Millions in return.
My Advice delete the email. In the USA it is illegal to even entertain these offers.
2007-10-16 15:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Logic is Limited to thought 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure of it. Did you enter any powerball lottery? Did you buy a ticket? Did you give them your e-mail address?
Read the fine print on the ticket about how you redeem a winner. Besides, how would they reach out and find YOU from all the people who bought a ticket in the powerball lottery? (They don't of course - they wait for YOU to come find them)
2007-10-16 13:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a fake. It has an international phone number to the Ukrane.
2007-10-16 13:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by STEVE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any number that begins +44-7 is a premium rate redirect probably to Nigeria
its a definite scam !
2007-10-16 13:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by DevilsSpawn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I reckon it probably is. I had an almost identical Email today, the only difference being that it referred to EuroMillions - which I have never played. Suggest you delete it.
2007-10-16 13:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Porkemon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had you heard of this 'lottery' before you got the email? Had you entered it? No? Then yes it's as fake as it gets!!
2007-10-16 13:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by The Swedish Chef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember the old saying if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, and this one definitely sounds too good
2007-10-16 13:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by D R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmm sounds too good to be true
nothing is ever free
2007-10-16 13:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by wonkasnobaliciousbar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure, but did you read the confidential notice bit?
hope you find out!
2007-10-16 13:41:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ali_ xx 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definatly fake got one b4 dont reply to it!!!!
2007-10-16 13:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋