I've won over a million!!!

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http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/help/yoursecurity/commonscams.ftl

Common lottery scams


Lottery scam (fraudulent) emails are increasing at an alarming rate.
Scam emails try to persuade the recipient to submit personal information or to part with money as an upfront payment in order to release a 'winning' lottery prize.
As a general rule, if you have not purchased a ticket for The National Lottery, you will not have won a prize, and you should treat the email with absolute caution.
The following points are some things to look for in order to identify a fraudulent email:

• If the email says 'Winning Notification' or 'Lottery Sweep Stake' in the text, the email you've received is not from The National Lottery;
• We don't tell players how much they've won in an email;
• We don't ask for any personal information like name, address or bank details in an email.

There is no need to contact us if you have received a lottery-related scam (fraudulent) email.
As we are constantly looking to improve our communication with our players, we have now changed all our email addresses to the following:

• admin@national-lottery.co.uk
• player@national-lottery.co.uk
• play@national-lottery.co.uk
• help@national-lottery.co.uk
• play@play.national-lottery.co.uk
• directdebit@national-lottery.co.uk

We will now use only these addresses to send you all important communication such as purchase confirmations and rollover alerts.
To ensure your National Lottery emails reach you, please add us to your Address Book or Safe Senders' List. Find out how to add us to your Address Book.
Common lottery scams - further assistance:

The National Lottery website is safe and secure. Nevertheless, you need to be on your guard against internet fraudsters. Below are details of some of the more common fraudulent activities:
Email scams that claim you have won a lottery prize:

These scams work in two ways:
Method 1: Persuade the victim to part with personal information to allow the scammers to carry out identity theft.
Method 2: Persuade the victim to part with money as an upfront payment in order to release a winning lottery prize which does not exist.

Signs of a fraudulent email:

• There may be embedded links (links within the body of the email) that look legitimate because they contain all or part of a real company's name. These links may take you to spoof sites which ask you to update personal information, or may download key-logging software onto your computer;
• Spoof websites can be difficult to spot. To make sure you're on our site, type www.national-lottery.co.uk into your browser and see if you arrive at the same place.

Spoof websites (known as 'phishing')

Fraudsters create false or 'spoof' websites that look very real, with the aim of persuading users to enter personal information such as passwords and memorable information. They will then re-use this information to access your Account. Customers get emails claiming to be from official websites asking them to click on a link within the email to the 'spoof' site. The National Lottery would never ask you to email us with confidential information.
In order to protect yourself from such scams, we advise the following:

• Don't click on links in unsolicited emails;
• Never send any upfront fees required in order to 'claim your prize';
• Never disclose personal information or financial information via email or a 'claims' or 'verification' form;
• If you wish to visit a particular website, always key in the address directly rather than using an embedded link;
• Always remember, if you wish to discuss your Account with us, we will always verify your identity by asking specific security questions with answers disclosed to us when you set up your Account. Our National Lottery Customer Care Team do not have access to your full password.

Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
For details of other websites that carry useful information on internet security and current scams, see our useful websites page.

Happy_shopper

Wow, so many lucky, lucky people!

[Deleted User]

crin wrote: »

I'd be tempted to phone Camelot to let them know that someone is using their details for a scam (looks very like one to me). Sorry but don't get your hopes up as you shouldn't need to contact the bank your self if it was a genuine win

I forwarded the e-mail on to them, but I don't think there's much they can do as it's very likely the scammers are abroad.

eyeballpaul

travellingbum wrote: »

That's really nice of you Eyeball Paul. Tell you what, I'll send you some money to cover your expenses; cost of renting a security van, transport,etc.
Make sure BLC gives you the money in £50 notes, otherwise it takes to much space + the time counting all the money. When you arrive in London with the dough I'll invite you in for a pint at my local pub.
People are just so nice, it's amazing.

No probs. I insist that I send you an administration fee to you first to cover your expenses of sending me the money.
If they don't have £50 notes I tell them we're not interested!

Eyeball Paul

catz1ct

I can't believe people think these are real.

leedsleeds

also received one of these scams yesterday:
(they used the same email address which i used to register for gala)

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From the Desk of the Head Coordinator
FREE GALA BINGO E-MAIL LOTTERY PROMO
http://lotto.galabingo.co.uk
The Square Redford
Nottingham shire
DN22 6DB United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 703 596 8287
International +44(0)703 596 8287
Fax Num: +44 (0) 070 0594 2028
Office Hours Monday To Saturdays:
Ref: GACSL/982/05

Dear Esteem Winner,

Over the years the prestigious GALA BINGO lottery has set out and successfully organized
Sweepstakes on a daily, weekly, and annual basis. We have equally maintained a standard unrivaled
in the industry as it concerns the pay out of winnings to successful participants.


In line with the commemorating event marking our 20th year anniversary we rolled out over
Ј1,800.000.00(One million,Eight hundred thousands British Pounds) for our 20th year Anniversary
Draws.

Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which
enjoy our patronage. The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalized
email addresses to ticket numbers.

Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to Ticket Number 2093891 with
serial numbers GL337482 and drew the lucky numbers (15)-(18)-(30)-(32)-(33)-(40) with a
bonus number (08) which subsequently won you Ј450,000.00(Four hundred and Fifty thousand British
Pounds) as one of the 4 jackpot winners in this draw.

You have therefore been approved the entire winning sum of Ј450,000.00(Four hundred and Fifty thousand
British Pounds)in cash credited to file Ref GACSL/9080111-2009/09 .The draws registered as Draw number one
was conducted in Hampshire,United Kingdom on the Saturday 21st, February 2009. This lottery Draws is
commemorative and as such special.

Please be informed by this Winning Notification to make contact with your designated corresponding claim
official uk who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your winnings.
To file for your claim Please Contact your claims agent,

Contact information below:
Clearance Agent :Mr Danny Salsman
Email :dannysalsman@statelotterypromo.com
Tel:+44 703 596 8287
International +44(0)703 596 8287
Fax Num: +44 (0) 070 0594 2028

You are advised to contact your claims agent with the following details to avoid unnecessary
delays and complications.

Full Names:................................................
Contact/Mailing Address:.................................
Direct Telephone Number/ Cell Phone Number:.........................
Fax Numbers:......................
Nationality:..........................
Occupation:.........................
Age / Sex:..........................
Ticket Number.....................
Serial Number:.....................
File Ref................................
Lucky Numbers as indicated in this winning Notification: .....................

Thank you for being part of our commemorative 20th Anniversary Draws.

***Due to possible mix up of some numbers and email contacts, we ask that you keep
this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money
remitted. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts
by some participants of this program.***

Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this world promotional lottery programs.
Yours Sincerely,
Miss Rose Wills.
**Customer Support******
NB:Any claim not made before Fourteen(14) working days from date of notification will indicate
that the winner has voluntarily forfeited his/her winnings

Knightowl

I currently can't even win a bogus lottery scam

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Why would you assign an email with lottery numbers?

They dont call me Sherlock for nothing!

ChelseaGirl

Gutted!

I've only won £850,000...

Ref No: PBLUK/67C-563MJ/K
Batch NO: 5694KI/WINFREE

We announce to you the winners of the POWER BALL MEGA JACKPOT LOTTO
WINNINGS PROGRAMS held on 26th, March 2009. your personal e-mail
address,attached to winning number 19 23 27 49 52 21, With serial number
647489,consequently won you £850,000.00 POUNDS in the Tenth lottery
category,all participants were selected through our Power Ball computer
ballot system drawn form 42,000,Names,7,000 names from each continent, to
claim your won Prize, contact the claims department by email for
Processing and remittance of your Prize money to you.
(CONTACT EVENT MANAGER)
Sir Jerry Parker.
Tel +44 *** *** ****
E-mail: **********************
Claims Requirements:
1.Full Name.
2.Address:
3.Sex:
4.Age:
5.Occupation:
6.Phone:
7.State:
8.Country:
9. Batch No:
10. Ref No:
11 .Winning No:
Sincerely,
Mrs. Maurine Diane H

ktflosspot

COUNT YOURSELF LUCKY !!!
I have only won £450,000





From the Desk of the Head Coordinator
FREE GALA BINGO E-MAIL LOTTERY PROMO

The Square Redford
Nottingham shire
DN22 6DB United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 703 596 8287
International +44(0)703 596 8287
Fax Num: +44 (0) 070 0594 2028
Office Hours Monday To Saturdays:
Ref: GACSL/988/05

Dear Esteem Winner,

Over the years the prestigious GALA BINGO lottery has set out and successfully organized
Sweepstakes on a daily, weekly, and annual basis. We have equally maintained a standard unrivaled
in the industry as it concerns the pay out of winnings to successful participants.


In line with the commemorating event marking our 20th year anniversary we rolled out over
Ј1,800.000.00(One million,Eight hundred thousands British Pounds) for our 20th year Anniversary
Draws.

Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which
enjoy our patronage. The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalized
email addresses to ticket numbers.

Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to Ticket Number 2093895 with
serial numbers GL337498 and drew the lucky numbers (14)-(21)-(25)-(39)-(40)-(47) with a
bonus number (20) which subsequently won you Ј450,000.00(Four hundred and Fifty thousand British
Pounds) as one of the 4 jackpot winners in this draw.

You have therefore been approved the entire winning sum of Ј450,000.00(Four hundred and Fifty thousand
British Pounds)in cash credited to file Ref GACSL/9080118-2009/09 .The draws registered as Draw number one
was conducted in Hampshire,United Kingdom on the Saturday 21st, February 2009. This lottery Draws is
commemorative and as such special.

Please be informed by this Winning Notification to make contact with your designated corresponding claim
official uk who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your winnings.
To file for your claim Please Contact your claims agent,

Contact information below:
Clearance Agent :Mr Danny Salsman
Email :blahdeblahdeblah[EMAIL="blahdeblahbeblah@statelotterypromo.scam"]@statelotterypromo.[/EMAIL]scam !!!
Tel:+44 703 596 8287
International +44(0)703 596 8287
Fax Num: +44 (0) 070 0594 2028

You are advised to contact your claims agent with the following details to avoid unnecessary
delays and complications.

Full Names:................................................
Contact/Mailing Address:.................................
Direct Telephone Number/ Cell Phone Number:.........................
Fax Numbers:......................
Nationality:..........................
Occupation:.........................
Age / Sex:..........................
Ticket Number.....................
Serial Number:.....................
File Ref................................
Lucky Numbers as indicated in this winning Notification: .....................

Thank you for being part of our commemorative 20th Anniversary Draws.

***Due to possible mix up of some numbers and email contacts, we ask that you keep
this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money
remitted. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts
by some participants of this program.***

Congratulations once more from all members and staff of this world promotional lottery programs.
Yours Sincerely,
Miss Rose Wills.
**Customer Support******
NB:Any claim not made before Fourteen(14) working days from date of notification will indicate
that the winner has voluntarily forfeited his/her winnings

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