my Russian neighbors just received notice from Estrella Seguros of 9,780,000 Euro win. Compania aseguradora??

Question

I know it's a hoax, but how do I show them the facts so they don't think I'm trying to take advantage of them.
GA Concerned Neighbor

Answer 1

Check out some of the links on this ggole search:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22Estrella+Seguros%22+scam&btnG=Google+Search

Answer 2

Understandably they would like to believe it but there ere many sites which will confirm what you have told them.
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.

Answer 3

Just tell them to be thankful that Russia got through to the Euro Cup finals because that is all they have to rejoice about.

Answer 4

Direct him to the below links for confirmation of many email scams hitting the internet. I think these links will convince him that he has been sent a SCAM email.

http://www.hotscams.com/articles/40/1/50...
http://www.scambusters.com/
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/

Answer 5

best way is to show them a bottle of bear with ESTRELLA on its label it is atulatly a Spanish brand like San Miguel then they should get the me sage

Answer 6

The best way to explain it to them is to ask them if they recall entering a lottery. If they don't ask them how they can expect to win something they haven't entered, for that much money.

Answer 7

Go to FTC.gov. They have lots of information about lotto and other 'winning' scams.

Answer 8

Go to Snopes.com