£250 Amazon Win Scam email

Blulu

The sender's email address includes: complexhibit(dot)com

I was fairly sure it was a scam, but Googled to make sure, because after all, it's not exactly out of the question to be sent an email about winning something Google confirmed my suspicions, so if you get this, delete it without clicking on any of the links.

Blu X

It said:

Well done [my email name]

Everyday we select three lucky finalist eligible for an
Amazon giftcard worth 250 GBP.
The draw of the day has appointed you as todays finalist.

Finalist of the Day:
1. [someone's name]
2. [my name]
3. [someone's name]

250 GBP Amazon Giftcard

*Limited Time Only*
Claim your giftcard before it expires.

To be removed: Check Here or by sending a letter to:

Digital Mailings
PO Box BER01
Borsigstr. 9
10115 Berlin, Germany

hamsterfan1

if ypu read the email carefully, it says you have been selected not that you are a winner - these are really frequent &end up in my spam folder

marleyboy

I had this myself, I suspected it might be dodgy in that I don't have an Amazon account.

Blulu

hamsterfan1 wrote: »

if ypu read the email carefully, it says you have been selected not that you are a winner

I know this, it's one of the things that made me think it was a scam.

keshimonster

I get this email about 3 times a week lol

Blulu

So are you complaining about my posting about this? I also get lots of scam emails every day. But I only post a warning about one very occasionally. When I do it is because I believe there is a good reason for doing so. If you don't need my warning, then just ignore it. Assume it's not meant for you, it's for newer people, who may not yet be as savvy about this as you are.

None of us come out of the womb knowing about scams. There are two ways to learn about them, the easy, or the hard way. All I'm trying to do is to stop other MSE users becoming victims. You can sneer at me about it if you like. I see that as your problem, not mine. The scams work. If they didn't, they wouldn't keep sending them. This one seemed particularly relevant, because it related to a win. If I got sent it, then others will have too. So what is the harm in posting the occasional warning that might actually prevent someone here becoming a victim of a crime?

keshimonster

Blulu wrote: »

So are you complaining about my posting about this? I also get lots of scam emails every day. But I only post a warning about one very occasionally. When I do it is because I believe there is a good reason for doing so. If you don't need my warning, then just ignore it. Assume it's not meant for you, it's for newer people, who may not yet be as savvy about this as you are.

None of us come out of the womb knowing about scams. There are two ways to learn about them, the easy, or the hard way. All I'm trying to do is to stop other MSE users becoming victims. You can sneer at me about it if you like. I see that as your problem, not mine. The scams work. If they didn't, they wouldn't keep sending them. This one seemed particularly relevant, because it related to a win. If I got sent it, then others will have too. So what is the harm in posting the occasional warning that might actually prevent someone here becoming a victim of a crime?

Err no... Was just saying I have had it too

course theres no harm in you posting ??

Chill out!

Dormouse1940

Thanks Blulu-


Whilst I'd like to think I could spot a scam (I hope...) being forewarned never hurts!


I haven't had this email (yet) but at least I'll recognise it straight away as trash now.


Happy Friday everyone

Blueyez

I had this the other day.

Moneybot

keshimonster wrote: »

I get this email about 3 times a week lol

Blulu wrote: »

So are you complaining about my posting about this? I also get lots of scam emails every day. But I only post a warning about one very occasionally. When I do it is because I believe there is a good reason for doing so. If you don't need my warning, then just ignore it. Assume it's not meant for you, it's for newer people, who may not yet be as savvy about this as you are.

None of us come out of the womb knowing about scams. There are two ways to learn about them, the easy, or the hard way. All I'm trying to do is to stop other MSE users becoming victims. You can sneer at me about it if you like. I see that as your problem, not mine. The scams work. If they didn't, they wouldn't keep sending them. This one seemed particularly relevant, because it related to a win. If I got sent it, then others will have too. So what is the harm in posting the occasional warning that might actually prevent someone here becoming a victim of a crime?

Classic "lol" issue here guys.

I do wish people would remember when they add lol that it can come over as a sarcastic and a put down.:)

keshimonster

Moneybot wrote: »

Classic "lol" issue here guys.

I do wish people would remember when they add lol that it can come over as a sarcastic and a put down.:)

I didnt even think of that! I put lol as I was trying to keep my comment lighthearted and not sound like a moaner as it is a genuine pain in the butt receiving these scam emails!

I shall rein in my lols in future