Has anyone out there ever received a notice signed from
the World Bank Online Email program stating that you won a
prize through the 'Internet Raffle Draw'?Then it states that my e-mail address was entered in their big raffle and I also won it which just happens to be $1,000.00. It tells me to claim the money I need to call their Fudiciary Agent on details.It asks
my full name,contact address,mobile telephone number, Fax number, my age and sex, occupation and next of kin.
Then it states for me to keep the form confidential from the Public to avoid double claiming and contradiction over the receiving of my fund.It is signed Dr. John Locke,Promotion Manager.Then it is addressed from the Ukraine. I think I smell a skunk! What do you think?Iam anxiously waiting to hear from you!
2007-12-08 17:01:30 · 7 answers · asked by luvs2write1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I got something like this a while ago, did some research, and found that yes it is a scam. There are a few different versions. One involves sending you a check (I actually received one for $5,000, which fortunately I knew better than to cash), which you are supposed to deposit in the bank and send them a portion back for fees or something before they send the rest of it. The check is bad, and bounces. But you send the money before you realize it. The scam artists get some free cash, and you get to lose what you send them plus all your check-bouncing fees. Another scam involves them wanting to do a direct deposit of funds. Whatever you do, don't give them your bank account information as they will clear you out. If you did not enter a contest with this company, then you did not win $1000.
2007-12-08 17:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) Yes to both, many different players. At the old Metropolitan Stadium, the Twins had a Camera Day promotion where fans could stand on the warning track and the players would come around and fans could take pictures (no autograhs). I have a few pictures - the best one is from 1978 - picture with Gary Serum, a starter for the Twins in 77 and 78. I was going to games during the time when many players came out to sign autographs. I have two baseballs that I have kept over the years - one signed by Rod Carew just before he was traded to the Angels (sob!) and one that was signed by Ron Kittle of the White Sox. He hit a home run the previous day and I caught that ball! I wanted him to sign it, so I bought a ticket for the game the next day and got him to sign it. That was pretty cool.
2016-04-08 03:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's a scam. If you call their agent, they will make up a story that you need to send them money to "release the funds". Or they will ask you your private credit card or Social security numbers or bank account info. DO NOT RESPOND TO THEM.
2007-12-08 17:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe that, I have a bridge across the Potomac River that you can buy and charge tolls. Anything you haven't actively entered that sends you such a message is a fraud, clear and simple. If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
2007-12-08 17:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I just put mine in the spam box
2007-12-08 17:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam.
2007-12-08 17:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BIG scam.
http://www.fraudaid.com/ScamSpam/Lottery/index.htm
2007-12-08 17:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Liz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋