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I'm sure this is SPAM im ashamed for even asking!

missk9
missk9 Posts: 1,742 Forumite
Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
edited 9 October 2009 at 12:11PM in I won! I won! I won!
I just got an email in my spam folder saying:
Dear Kate ,

Congratulations!

Your email address .....has just been chosen to be a possible
iPhone 3GS Winner - out of 100,000 newsletter recipients!!

If chosen, Click here (this is a link I have removed incase dodgy)

iPhone 3GS is amazing. You will love yours.

It's too easy, just find the mistakes.

Your participation is free and only takes 1 minute!

Thank You!

Your iPhone 3GS winner Team

Its from EMAIL : [EMAIL="UKSpecialDeals@021.realgreatgifts.com"]UKSpecialDeals@021.realgreatgifts.com[/EMAIL]

This is Spam no??? JUST CHECKING.. i darent click on any link
BACK and READY..... waiting on Royal Mail!!!

Comments

  • Yes it is, you're right.
    Oct wins - years supply of wine!!:D day spa pass for 2:D Personalised wispa bar :D dj yoda tickets:D
    Nov wins - weekend in london to see basement jaxx :D Baileys ice-cream set :D
    Dec wins - set of nail varnishes :D
    Jan wins - Gold radio christmas hamper :D dove gift pack :D creme egg beach ball :D
  • Barnabysue
    Barnabysue Posts: 9,058 Forumite
    You might want to remove your email address from the post ;)
    Luck is believing you’re lucky – Tennessee Williams

    May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night – Anonymous
  • fairbar
    fairbar Posts: 23 Forumite
    Definitely spam, you were right not to trust it.
  • missk9
    missk9 Posts: 1,742 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ok thanks guys... i knew it was but was secretly hoping for my first oct win! its nice to have it as a warning for anyone else who receives it!
    Thansk for advice
    BACK and READY..... waiting on Royal Mail!!!
  • rach29
    rach29 Posts: 2,503 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    What a shame for you, hate it when you I get all excited & then it turns out to be a con :mad:

    I'll keep my fingers x'd for you to get a real win in it's place.
    Thanks to all who post comps :A :T
  • Paulos77
    Paulos77 Posts: 693 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    The big give away that these are rubbish spam emails is when they say 'Possible winner'
    Comping again
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