Here is an email scam claiming the I have randomly been selected from email addresses from around the world and am the winner of 1,000,000 British Pounds or in US Dollars, that would be 1.4773 million.
They start off by asking for basic information as listed below, then, once you respond, you’ll be asked for more private information. In the end, you’ll give them all your information, send them money and never receive a cent!
Here is the email send from ukclaims.davewalker@rcweb.net trying to make it appear that it came from mtsart@unipd.it
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We are pleased to inform you that your e- mail address has won the UK
National Lottery.
Therefore you have been approved for a lump sum payout
1,000,000.00 (GBP) One Million Pounds in the UK National Lottery
program.
The on-line cyber lotto-draw was conducted which no tickets were
sold. Your e-mail ID emerged as one of the winners in the on-line draw. You
are therefore been approve to a lump sum of £1,000,000.00(GBP).
Kindly send the below information for claims of your winnings to Contact Person: Mr Dave Walker EMAIL: mrdave_uklotteryclaims@yahoo.cn Provide him with the information:
1 .Full Name:………
2. Full Address:……
3. Status:…………
4. Occupation:……..
5. Age:……………
6. Sex:……………
7. Country:………..
8. Tel. Number:……..
9. Social security number:……..
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Remember, this is a scam and you should not respond to it. If you received one like this, please leave a comment with a copy and I’ll get it posted. It will help prevent others from becoming a victim!