CJ Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I just copied and pasted this. Please tell me that people do not fall for this crap anymore! I mean to say, just look at the grammar, spelling mistakes and overall pathetic content. POWERBALL LOTTO Customer Service 28 TANFIELD ROAD, CYOYDON.UK Ref Nr: PBL/CN/6654/CP Coupon No PBL/2348974321 WINNING NOTIFICATION!!! We happily announce to you the draw of the POWERBALL LOTTO International programs held on the 15th of January 2008 in UK. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 564 75600545-188 with Serial number5388/02 drew the lucky numbers: 7 -10-25 -32 -41 -22 which subsequently won you the lottery in the 1st category.You are therefore been approved to claim a total sum 500,000.00GBP (five hundred thousand,Poundssterling) in cash credited to file KPC/9080118308/02.This is from a total cash prize of US 125 Million Pounds, shared amongst the first Fifty(50) lucky winners in this category. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in our play coupon. In view of this,your 500,000.00GBP (five hundred thousand,Pounds Sterling) would be released to you by our affiliate bank in Ireland.Our agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds to you as soon as you make contact with him. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 companies.This promotion takes place annually. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information CONFIDENTIAL till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.This is a part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by omeunscrupulous elements, Please be WARNED.To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent with the below details for processing of your claims.Good luck from me and members of staff of the POWERBALL LOTTO Overseas Claims Unit. United Kingdom Lottery Fiduciary Contact Person:David Chambers Email [email protected] TEL: +447031931701 Fex: +447006012979 FILL AND SUBMIT TO THE FIDUCIARY AGENT FOR FOLLOW UP 1.TEL:......................2.SEX:......................... 3.AGE:......................4.NAME:........................ 5.OCCUPATION:................6.Country..................... 7.We have two major options of delivering winnings to our winners at Powerball lottery,please we will like you to indicate the option that is preferable to you as stated below: 1)TRAVELLING TO THE PAYMENT CENTRE FOR CASH COLLECTION (Send flight itinerary to confirm your arrival/appointment Date}:..................................................... (2) by courier service:................................................... To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference/batch numbers and Name in any corespondences with us or our designated agent. Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program.Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program. Sincerely, Mrs.Susan Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Think thats bad, I had one at my door yesterday saying I owe them money from a British Gas Bill from 2 years ago. I basically exploded at the guy and said your on camera - police are dealing with it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 F.F.S.... People who fall for this shyt only have themselves to blame..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 @ the use of a hotmail email address! How very authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I don't even read those just hit "delete" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sounds like good advise:) but on the door step is a bit worrying:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 how could anyone be so stupid to fall for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Great just emailed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Great just emailed them. Well, if you get a big cheque I want a finders fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 "This is from a total cash prize of US 125 Million Pounds" Since when did they convert to the £? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 "This is from a total cash prize of US 125 Million Pounds" Since when did they convert to the £? See, it's pedants like you that spoil it for these hard working scammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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