I was somewhat unhappy to read today that I had "won the lottery" in the UK. Sure I did. While anyone with an ounce of brains knows this is another example of a scam, look at the grammar errors below for proof, just in case you were somewhat hopeful. In case you were wondering, I did not respond. Nor should you. As you read the letter, watch for incorrect or awkward sentences, misuse of the language, and the oddity of the entire message. Duh.Dear Lucky Winner,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the just concluded annual final draws of UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL PROGRAM. After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail address emerged as one of two winners in the category \\"A\\" You are therefore been approve to claim the sum of1,000,000 (One Million Pounds Sterling) with the information below:
REF No: UK/9420X2/68/ BRTBATCH No: 074/05/ZY369/ BRTTICKET No: 56475600545188 SERIAL No: S/N-5368/02 LUCKY No: 887-13-865-37-10-83
To file for your claim, Contact the processing Consultant:
Contact Person: John Campbell
Email: payofficer272@tlen.pl
Tell: +447045721627
Do fill out the claims form to Mr.John Campbell, in other to process the claims of your prize without delay.
PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM
(1.) FULL NAME (2.) FULL ADDRESS (3)NATIONALITY (4) DATE OF BIRTH(5) OCCUPATION (6)TELEPHONE NUMBER (7) SEX (8) PRESENT COUNTRY
Sincerely,
Mrs. CINDY HOWARD
FOR UK NATIONAL LOTTERY.
Note to self: do not respond. You did not win. This is a scam. Dang it.
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1 comment:
Absolutely a scam... I'm glad you spotted it right away. I just wonder about the unsuspecting people who fall into this trap. You have a great site here.... I'll be back to visit.
Take care.
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