Ladies PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!

[elijahsmom0105]

Some one scammed me through the mail this way about a year ago. I had entered my information into a few online pots and thought maybe when I received a letter just like this email, that I had actually won something....

Yes, when we are desperate for money we will believe anything!! Well, the end of the story is that I received a check in the mail, cashed it and was instructed to send the $1,600.00 back with a money order addressed to whomever...I did try to go get it ( I know, how gullable could I be, right?) but the machine wasn't working and the lady said " Hey, this seems a little like a scam" when I showed her the letter for money order instructions. I was upset, but her words made me go online and look up scams. I found my exact one on the list.

All that to say, when you see something like this, It IS too good to be true. I learned a $60 (returned check fee) lesson, when the check came back fake. But if that lady had made that money order, I'd be out $1,600.  So, LOOK OUT!!

GLOBAL LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS.
PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
AFORSTRAA, AMSTERDAM,
THE NETHERLANDS
(Registration DKl12996755k).

REF: DKE/90548940/2007.
BATCH: 77/007800/DK/DKL
Ticket Number:444-00-555-0820
Serial Number:5009/04

WINNING NUMBERS:  (4) (88) (08) (99) (90)(02) (22)
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Congratulations! You are a winner of $850,000.00 in Promo online draws which was
played in the second quarter of 2007.Your email address attached to ticket
number 444-00-555-0820 drew the winning numbers 4-88-08-99-90-02-22, batch
number 77/007800/DK/DKL. And consequently won the lottery in the 1st category.
For further Information about your Winnings please contact your claims agent.
CLAIMS AGENT
CONTACT NAME:MRS.TERESA M.PABLO
Email:[e-mail]
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Please be aware that your Paying Authority will Effect Payment Swiftly upon
satisfactory Report, verifications and validation provided by our processing Agent; that would
be designated to your file. For due processing and remittance of your winning
prize to your designated account of your choice. Be informed that all prize
money must be claimed not later than two weeks. After this date, all funds will
be returned as unclaimed. NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications, you are to contact MRS.TERESA M. PABLO.
With the followings details below:
::::::::::::::::::::::::
VERIFICATION FORM:
::::::::::::::::::::::::
1.) FULL NAME:
2.) AGE:
3.) SEX:
4.) ADDRESS:
5.) ZIP/POSTAL CODE:
6.) STATE/PROVINCE:
7.) COUNTRY:
8.) PHONE:
9.) OCCUPATION/POSITION:
10.) COMPANY:
11.) TICKET NUMBER:
12.) REFERENCE NUMBER:
13.) BATCH NUMBER:
14.) EMAIL ADDRESS:
15.)ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENSE:
16)Mode of collection:
                     
                      (i) Through Courier delivery services.


CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN!
Your fund is now in custody of a financial Security company insured in your FILE REFERENCE. 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
nominated bank account.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous
acts by participants of this program. This lottery program was promoted by our
group of philanthropist here in England. We hope with a part of your prize, you
will participate in our end of year high stakes £15,000,000 million
International Lottery.
Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the
release of your funds as soon as you contact Mrs Teresa M. Pablo.
______________________________________________
Good luck from me and members of staff of the GLOBAL
INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY.
MR.JACK TOM.
DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION.
For GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY
HEADQUARTERS.
AMSTERDAM,THE NETHERLANDS                                                                                
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[kittykat1919]

Oct. 3, 2007 at 1:22 AM I hope you didn't send the verification form with all that personal info.  We have been victims of ID theft twice.  It's scary how little information they need to steal your identity.  Good thing the teller spoke up.

[missy_c]

Oct. 3, 2007 at 7:11 AM I had something diffrent happen to me with a house renovation grant. I sent the 250.00 for the packet, and assumed the grant would come at a later time, but no such thing happened. Now you can't even get ahold of them. Thier # was changed the following week. Anyway, I guess we live, and learn huh? Hope you have a great day.

[elijahsmom0105]

Oct. 5, 2007 at 12:19 AM Yeah...I would not send my info to this place...heck no!! I learned my lesson, but wanted to share...even though it is a bit embarrassing!!

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