Received the following SCAM a couple of times, wish to let others beware of this;
From: "British Telecoms Plc, UK" <[protected]@live.co.uk>
Sent: Mon, 13 June, 2011 1:41:50 AM
Subject: BT-UK e-Mail Draw Lotto Result.
British Telecommunications Plc-(BT-UK Lottery).
BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street,
London, EC1A 7AJ, United Kingdom.
Attn: Lucky Winners!
This is to bring to your notice that your e-mail address has just won the total sum of Ј550,000.00 Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds Sterling,
and a BlackBerry Bold #4 from our monthly Black-Berry & International e-mail users Bonanza Promo 2011.
Your Reference Number: UK-B[protected]
Our Reference Number: UK-B17-WINNERS-JUN-06-11
Serial Number: [protected]
To claim your winning cash prize! You are to contact the below office with your claims information below.
1. Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Occupation:
4. Country of Residence:
5. Nationality:
6. Telephone / Cell Number:
For more enquiries e-mail: [protected]@live.co.uk
Proudly sponsored by British Telecommunication Plc® London, United Kingdom® Inc
Congratulation's once again!
Regards,
Mrs. Katherine J. Olsen
Promotion Coordinator
BT-UK Promotion® Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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BT Lottery — Email regarding lottery winner
Respected Sir/MadamRecently I recieved an email from [protected]@hotmail.com saying that I have USD 850,000 in a lottery and that for clearance of the same at the Indian Airport have to pay them INR 25,500. The email also send me a photograph of the diplomat coming to hand over the cash and doing the formalities. They wanted me to pay the amount of INR 25,500 before they gave me the cash prize.
Please tell me wheether the mail is genuine or not. I dont think it is. PLease help me out.
Yours Sincerely
Parth Mehta