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Gordanus
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I'm sure I saw Scams as a key subject somewhere - but where? (Must improve concentration!)
Anyway, got two today, in addition to the usual African-dictator-money-smuggling ones: both tell me I have won a lottery I never entered. How do these scams operate? Do they ask me for money if I reply?
One tells me
> This lottery was promoted and sponsored by the global software group and we hope that you will take part in our next year US$20 million international lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact your claim agent:
Mr Hans Parker. TEL: 0031-650-548-522. The Free Lotto Awards is sponsored by a consortium of software promotion companies. The Intel Group, Toshiba, Dell Computers, Mackintosh and a conglomeration of other international IT companies. The free lotto internet draw is held periodically and is so organized to encourage the use of the internet and promote computer literacy worldwide. We are proud to say that over 200 Million Euros are won annually in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Anyway, got two today, in addition to the usual African-dictator-money-smuggling ones: both tell me I have won a lottery I never entered. How do these scams operate? Do they ask me for money if I reply?
One tells me
> This lottery was promoted and sponsored by the global software group and we hope that you will take part in our next year US$20 million international lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact your claim agent:
Mr Hans Parker. TEL: 0031-650-548-522. The Free Lotto Awards is sponsored by a consortium of software promotion companies. The Intel Group, Toshiba, Dell Computers, Mackintosh and a conglomeration of other international IT companies. The free lotto internet draw is held periodically and is so organized to encourage the use of the internet and promote computer literacy worldwide. We are proud to say that over 200 Million Euros are won annually in more than 150 countries worldwide.