jumprunner 0 #1 February 1, 2006 I recieved this message claiming I won 950,000 USD from supposedly some company in South Africa. 1. Notice how the contacts email address is an address at yahoo.com. Why doesnt he have a company address??? 2. The company is in a remote location. This is where the scam begins. The money must be wired after you provide your bank account information. 3. Any information you give will be used in an identity theft operation. If you get an email like this, DO NOT CLICK ON ANY HYPERLINKS AND DO NOT RESPOND TO IT IN ANY WAY. Now, read the ad below the link provided, then read the information about lottery scams provided by the link. If you click on the link: Click Here for a list of known operative names and associated companies used in Lottery Scams You will find the name "Global Mega Lottery" has been reported as a name being used in email lottery scams. The link on lottery scam information: MAJOR INTERNET FRAUDS - LOTTERY SCAMS The message I recieved: GLOBAL MEGA LOTTERY Universal Buildiing, 132 - 133 Park Hurst Balfour - Unite 1440 Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001 SOUTH AFRICA OMEGA CROSSING. TEL: 27-83-747-7700. Congratulations! The Global Mega Lottery Promotion team is proud to inform you that you have won USD 950,000.00 Why you have won Your E-mail address is one of 200 lucky Addresses who have won in the annual Promotion. See below how to claim your prize. Details on the Winnings Your Winning Reference Number is: FLS-ZR39-825P-4 Batch Number: 74-263-BBN. TICKET NUMBER:100-309-7482 SERAIL NUMBER:513-10 WINNING NUMBERS:02,09,22,23,24,30(05) Just contact our processing manager below for claiming of your prize and remember to quote your reference and Batch Number for easy processing of your prize. That's it! Processing Manager: Mr.Frank Wright (Esq) TEL: 27-83-747-7700. EMAIL:frankwright_solicitors@yahoo.com Congratulations again and have a lot of fun. The International Mega Promotion team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #2 February 1, 2006 Are there many people who win the lottery via email? Just curious. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #3 February 1, 2006 Dude, I've won that shit a good 6 times now. Can't you tell by all my ice and bling bling yo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #4 February 1, 2006 Now THAT was some funny stuff, fo shizzle. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 February 1, 2006 When I got that I knew it was a scam because...well I didn't enter the damn lotto.If you won the lotto without entering ,it damn sure was your lucky day. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #6 February 1, 2006 QuoteWhen I got that I knew it was a scam because...well I didn't enter the damn lotto.If you won the lotto without entering ,it damn sure was your lucky day. . Point and match!Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #7 February 1, 2006 Can we make this sticky? These emails are used for identity theft and can be dangerous if a link is clicked or a response is made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #8 February 1, 2006 QuoteCan we make this sticky? These emails are used for identity theft and can be dangerous if a link is clicked or a response is made. No. If you're stupid enough to respond to one of these seriously, then you should not be skydiving. http://www.419eater.com By the way, these are not a scam - the guy sent me really official looking scans of the forms and everythingit's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #9 February 1, 2006 agreed. Or living at all for that matter.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 February 1, 2006 If you are stupid enough to click on one, you need your computer taken away. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #11 February 1, 2006 QuoteIf you are stupid enough to click on one, you need your computer taken away. What if you're fishing for high-quality fake passports or "official dockumonts" ? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 February 1, 2006 QuoteWhen I got that I knew it was a scam because...well I didn't enter the damn lotto.If you won the lotto without entering ,it damn sure was your lucky day. . ________________________________________ Maybe... they're psychic!? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #13 February 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhen I got that I knew it was a scam because...well I didn't enter the damn lotto.If you won the lotto without entering ,it damn sure was your lucky day. . ________________________________________ Maybe... they're psychic!? Well, if they are they for sure KNOW that I won't be sending them any info. Why do they have phone numbers on the outside of the Psychic's buildings? You know the one that says Psyschic! Call XXX-XXXX for appointment. If they were any good, they would know when I was coming. ChuckskydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 February 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhen I got that I knew it was a scam because...well I didn't enter the damn lotto.If you won the lotto without entering ,it damn sure was your lucky day. . ________________________________________ Maybe... they're psychic!? Well, if they are they for sure KNOW that I won't be sending them any info. Why do they have phone numbers on the outside of the Psychic's buildings? You know the one that says Psyschic! Call XXX-XXXX for appointment. If they were any good, they would know when I was coming. _____________________________________ They sure, aren't getting any of my info! Psychics, are funny. Why is it, you never hear of a psychic winning the lottery? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #15 February 1, 2006 _____________________________________ They sure, aren't getting any of my info! Psychics, are funny. Why is it, you never hear of a psychic winning the lottery? Chuck Or staying in business for that matter...skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #16 February 1, 2006 Quote _____________________________________ They sure, aren't getting any of my info! Psychics, are funny. Why is it, you never hear of a psychic winning the lottery? Chuck Or staying in business for that matter... __________________________________________ Yeah! what's with that? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #15 February 1, 2006 _____________________________________ They sure, aren't getting any of my info! Psychics, are funny. Why is it, you never hear of a psychic winning the lottery? Chuck Or staying in business for that matter...skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #16 February 1, 2006 Quote _____________________________________ They sure, aren't getting any of my info! Psychics, are funny. Why is it, you never hear of a psychic winning the lottery? Chuck Or staying in business for that matter... __________________________________________ Yeah! what's with that? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #17 February 2, 2006 If I had a penny for every email lottery that I won ... Well, I wouldn't be rich, but I wouldn't have a lot of debt either. Better yet, have some fun with The Lads Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
