Who wants money, I won the lotto!

[KingKole02]

So I get a message today that I have won the British Lottery? Funny, I don't remember entering for a lotto in a country which I do not reside? Will I be foolish enough to reply with the information they are requesting from me? I think not.

See message details:

"BRITISH LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM

We are pleased to inform you today March 26th, 2008 of the result of the winners of the BRITISH LOTTERY, held on the 29th of February, 2008.

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of £500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand British Pounds Sterling) in cash credited to file YL/26510460037/07.

To file for your claim, Provide the information below:


REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/0147X4/74
BATCH NUMBER:014/070/AY7
TICKET NUMBER:005-4432-971-878

1.Full Name:
2.Full Address:
3.Marital Status:
4.Occupation:
5.Age:
6.Sex:
7.Nationality:
8.Country Of Residence:
9.Telephone Number:

Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this program.

yours faithfully
Mrs.Julie Mark
BRITISH LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS."

If you or someone you know has gotten a like email from this person or another person like this person...PLEASE! DO NOT REPLY.

I can not stress enough how bad this may be for you.

P.S.
Sorry to pull your chains, there is no money to hand out, only good laughs and advice to avoid these emails.
Thanks

[04stocker]

I received the exact same notification today
Makes you wonder where they get the email addresses

[ucantcme]

This forum doesn't seem to be the most secure forum, I'm sure the database got a "spider" into it and all the emails are just leaking out to spammers.

[soonercruiser]

Should read..." you have been approved for the (pounding) payment of 500,000 lumps!
(that's a play on words by the way for you Brits)

I actually responded once - still waiting for the $$!

[bobs turbo pt]

i have won that one and others for years now !! funny though i dont ever seem to get the money !! lol !!

[thegoldpt]

Just reply with "well if I won put the check in the mail"

I screwed with one a long time ago, giving them fake info and such, good fun.