Guys I just received 2 million something dollars from a firm under Gail Howard. Do you think this is true. The firm is lucky board
2007-12-27 01:49:31 · 9 answers · asked by zwinger1234567 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
Don't know if it is true, but here is what to watch for next.
If this is a scam, they will either want a "processing fee" or they will ask you for your bank account number. Or they will ask to see some form of personally identifying information.
See, there is a bit of old wisdom floating around. If it seems too good to be true... it usually IS too good to be true.
You should be able to find the firm name it a city directory for the city from which the notice was sent. OR you should be able to search the web via Yahoo or Google for that firm name. There are a few "reverse lookup" sites on the web. Or you can just take the company name and call directory information for that city and company name. Ask for the commercial or business phone for the named company in the named city and give no other details (than perhaps a street name.)
When I searched I didn't see anything except a "Kill Doctor Lucky Board Game" and "Lucky Board" as a company involved in paintball gaming.
Gail Howard is also on the web and is involved in lottery games. So the next question is whether you have recently bought a lottery ticket or purchased something that involved a subsequent drawing. (If you did either, you should have kept a receipt of some kind. That's just a matter of good practise to catch scammers.)
I wish you luck, but the first rule of dealing with things like this is, if you don't remember entering, then HOLD ON TO YOUR WALLET AND ID CARDS.
2007-12-27 02:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't get anything for nothing, it's a scam do not answer do not give personal information.The following sites give more information.
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
2007-12-27 11:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably one of those email scams that have been coming out of nigeria. They tell you that you have x amount of dollars and want you to send them some kind of security deposit so they can send it to you. Only trouble is if you send them the money they got your money and you get nothing back.
BEWARE!!! ...especially if you've never ever contacted her or her lottery schemes before and this email is right out of the blue.
2007-12-27 09:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by mermeliz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how the hell should i know?
contact the sender of the message and ask for proofs, clearance etc.
that way you'd know if it's a scam or not..
but if you ask me, i'd say thats grade-A bullsh*t there..
2007-12-27 09:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Livin'TheLife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it seems to good to be true it is, it is a fake,,
2007-12-27 15:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
real soon, they will start asking money from u. trust me. wait and see
2007-12-27 09:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by alexis christian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't think it's true
2007-12-27 09:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so.
2007-12-27 09:52:42 · answer #8 · answered by freya vida 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not
2007-12-27 14:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by Niki S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋