SpeedRacer 1 #1 August 12, 2004 I got this email yesterday. It sure looks like a scam to me, since I never entered any lottery. How do you think it works? --------------- LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY, THE NETHERLANDS SINGEL 256 - 258, NL-1016-AB AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, EUROPEAN UNION. FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS / PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT, REF: EGOGHS255125600419 BATCH: 14/01259/IPD ATTENTION: Dear Sir/Ma. AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION; FINAL NOTICE Dear WINNER! We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today 11th August 2004, of winners of the LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY, THE NETHERLANDS /INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS held on 31st December 2004. You are attached to ticket number 113-2471-752-208, with serial number 5063-12 drew the lucky numbers 31-24-15-37-18-43, and consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category. You have won in the "C" category ,therefore you have been approved for lump sum pay out of USD 1,500,000.00 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) in cash credited to file reference number: REF: EGOGHS255125600429. This is from total prize money of USD 25,500,000.00 shared among the seventeen hundred forty five international winners overall and fourteen winners in this category. All participants were selected by a computer ballot system drawn form 225,000 e-mail addresses from Australia, Africa, Europe,North America, New Zealand and Asia as part of the International Promotions Program, which is conducted annually. CONGRATULATIONS! Your fund is now deposited with the DUTCH Paying Bank in your name. Due to the mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your account. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by other participants of this program. We hope that with a part of your prize, you will participate in next year high stakes of the EUR 63 million International E-mail Lottery. Tobegin your claim, please contact our International Claim Agent: MrTHOMAS JONKA [email protected] FOREIGN SERVICE MANAGER, Euroshore Financial. LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS. With the following: Full name, Age, Sex, Residential Address, Nationality, Company name and Address, Occupaton and Post held,Tel(s) & Fax. For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice. Remember that all prize money must be claimed not later than 24th August 2004. After this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed. NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every one of your correspondences with your agent. Furthermore, should there be any change of your address or e-mail address, do inform your claims agent as soon as possible! Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program. Sincerely yours, FRANK LEYMAN THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER, LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS. http://www.netherlotocorp.com/ Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #2 August 12, 2004 They need money from you to free up your winnings.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #3 August 12, 2004 It' a scam see Snopes Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #4 August 12, 2004 QuoteIt' a scam see Snopes You can always have fun with it it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #5 August 12, 2004 QuoteIs this a scam? You think? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #6 August 12, 2004 Hummm, I dont know, thats a tough one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #7 August 12, 2004 Gimmie $50 and i will tell you She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemonjelly 0 #8 August 12, 2004 I'll do it for £20************************************************* RED LIGHTS & OFF LANDINGS ARE JUST MY THANG http://www.redlightrob.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #9 August 12, 2004 Dude, that is the funniest site I have seen in a long time. I'm going to become a baiter! I'm gonna have to try that shit. What shall I make em do in the photo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #10 August 12, 2004 To insure that you are not implicated into a scam in any form or shape, I will gladly do the footwork and paperwork for you. In return for this all you have to do is send a check payable the bearer in the amount of US $1,000.00 for travel expenses and a ticket to the netherlands under my name with open dates. However since this is a favor and you would probably want to keep any ties informal and not raise any suspicions, please include a letter stating that the money and ticket are being sent as a freindship token. For this I will go over there and find out all the details of your winnings collect them and return with your prize money. Of course since there are taxes to be paid upon arrival please send $500,000.00 to account # 123456789 to the Consolidated Switzerland Bank. Don't worry there is no need for actual compensation, doing good is my only purpose. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #11 August 12, 2004 QuoteI'm going to become a baiter! I'm gonna have to try that shit. Something tells me you have been a baiter for so long you are a Master. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #12 August 12, 2004 QuoteWhat shall I make em do in the photo? Work something with skydiving or dz.com into it it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #13 August 12, 2004 I TRULY believe anything that sounds too good to be true, IS. I found this great job opportunity a few months ago, that seemed legit any way you look at it. I googled it 100 times, 100 ways and came up with absolutely no indications it was not all it was cracked up to be. So, then, I put a call in to the Federal Government, seriously. I explained the job situation, and they said they hadn't heard of it and put me on hold. Basically, it turned out to be a HUGE scam, but a new scam. I don't know what they did with the information, but I saved myself a lot of wasted time and energy. Some people might disagree with the way I live, but it has always seemed to save my bootie. I trust no-one and am skeptical of everything. I research the hell out of anything before commiting to a purchase. If I'm signing up for a Blockbuster card, I fully read the agreeement and if I have questions, send it to my lawyer. I'm that ridiculous. But, *knock on wood*, I have yet to be ripped off or taken advantage of. I have even talked my way into getting HUGE discounts on things. I even went WAY over my cell minutes one month and was charged $200 xtra, legitimately. So I sent in the payment in full, called, and got them to credit me for the next four months bills. I'm always skeptical and I always believe that "it never hurts to ask". That's just me...to each their ownPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 August 12, 2004 If you don't want to take the time to screw with these asshole 419 scammer, at the very least, report it. Forward the email that you received, along with the full headers to [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 1 #15 August 12, 2004 Ok that site just cost me an hour! That is funny shit. I lov e the sign" I Take IT up the Arse" ROFLMFAO!!!! Ok I better get some work done! MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myself 0 #16 August 12, 2004 Quote Some people might disagree with the way I live, but it has always seemed to save my bootie. I trust no-one and am skeptical of everything. I research the hell out of anything before commiting to a purchase. If I'm signing up for a Blockbuster card, I fully read the agreeement and if I have questions, send it to my lawyer. I'm that ridiculous. But, *knock on wood*, I have yet to be ripped off or taken advantage of. I don't do all that stuff but I have yet to be taken advantage off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #17 August 12, 2004 congratulations on your windfall. when you collect it, please come to zhills and take us all for a day's worth of jumploads on your brand new otter!!! We will even buy your beer! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #18 August 12, 2004 QuoteI don't do all that stuff but I have yet to be taken advantage off. Just wait... just kidding actually, not you specifically, but in general most people have NO IDEA, I mean NO IDEA when they are being or have been taken advantage of. I'm a mortgage broker; ie: I work with a lot of sleaze balls...people sign papers for hundreds of thousands of dollars and have no idea they've been ripped off. But, there are a lot of good people in this business or any business as well, but the problem is, you never know which you're getting. I consider myself one of the good ones, but again, read the "good person or bad person" thread regarding my opinion on that. I couldn't sleep at night if I did what some people I've seen do. Edited to add: If ANY of you are looking to refinance, or purchase, or anything, PLEASE pm me before-hand and I will help you with any questions, and even tell you what things to look out for.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
