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This is a scam ...................... right?
princessmoneysaver
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MICROSOFT AWARD PROMOTION DEPARTMENT
10 Great Pulteney Street,
London,W1F 9NB United Kingdom.
Ref: BTD/968/07
Batch: 409978E
Dear Lucky Winner!!!
The prestigious Microsoft and AOL has set out and successfully
organized a
Sweeps takes marking the yearly anniversary. You are among five others
selected winners under draws 6+J promo program specially organized by
the
Microsoft Award Department. Your e-mail address was attach to the
ticket
number 008995727495 in the Random Computer Selection System (RCSS).
However your email flagged out the lucky numbers 14-21-25-40-40-47(21)
and
won you the sum of (£500,000 GBP) in certified cheque credited to File
No:
SBTD/9080648302/06
You are to Contact our Fiduciary agent Mr.Donald Ray for your claim
processing with the following information
Batch Number_________
References Number_______
Contact Head Winning Claims Department.
Mr.McDonald Ray
Email: [EMAIL="mcdonal.dray@live.com"]mcdonal.dray@live.com[/EMAIL]
Tel:+447045757428
Congratulations from the entire member of the Microsoft Promotion Award
team.
Sincerely,
Dr.Marylyn Lloyd
Head Customer care Service.
Microsoft Promotion Award Team.
10 Great Pulteney Street,
London,W1F 9NB United Kingdom.
Ref: BTD/968/07
Batch: 409978E
Dear Lucky Winner!!!
The prestigious Microsoft and AOL has set out and successfully
organized a
Sweeps takes marking the yearly anniversary. You are among five others
selected winners under draws 6+J promo program specially organized by
the
Microsoft Award Department. Your e-mail address was attach to the
ticket
number 008995727495 in the Random Computer Selection System (RCSS).
However your email flagged out the lucky numbers 14-21-25-40-40-47(21)
and
won you the sum of (£500,000 GBP) in certified cheque credited to File
No:
SBTD/9080648302/06
You are to Contact our Fiduciary agent Mr.Donald Ray for your claim
processing with the following information
Batch Number_________
References Number_______
Contact Head Winning Claims Department.
Mr.McDonald Ray
Email: [EMAIL="mcdonal.dray@live.com"]mcdonal.dray@live.com[/EMAIL]
Tel:+447045757428
Congratulations from the entire member of the Microsoft Promotion Award
team.
Sincerely,
Dr.Marylyn Lloyd
Head Customer care Service.
Microsoft Promotion Award Team.
2025 - finally back comping after a stressful house move - send me fairy dust please!
2026 winnings!!!
January - £10 The Spin Off
Ayumi Shilajit Resin
2026 winnings!!!
January - £10 The Spin Off
Ayumi Shilajit Resin
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oh yes! sorry
too many comps..not enough time!0 -
Its when they use the word Fiduciary that alarm bells ring for me
Look for typos too like " Head Customer care Service." theres no way microsoft would conduct itslef like that
And Mr Mcdonald Ray.
hhmmmm:beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
This Ive come to know...
So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:0 -
I thought as much, I'm usually pretty good at spotting them & deleting the emails straight away but for some reason I just wanted to make sure with this one. Thanks x2025 - finally back comping after a stressful house move - send me fairy dust please!
2026 winnings!!!
January - £10 The Spin Off
Ayumi Shilajit Resin0 -
I had two of those arrive today.
Shame they're not for real!42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot:hello: Good Luck everyone !:hello:0 -
:j A-well-a bird, bird, bird...b-bird's the word :j0
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I've had 2 too.NST #10 Steps 7K 2/30 10K 2/12 5 a day 3/30 NSD 0/20
MBNA £55000 -
Got one today with title:
Urgent Response Required
You have just won $1,000,000 from Microsoft EMAI Competition.
Googled sender to find it originated from China. Knew it was a con as soon as i read it. :mad:Wins so far in 2009: £0.00Nov07: 1 packet of Rizla papers, Bourne DVDs, heat patch, bar of chocolate and a Rory Race track.
Dec07: Box of Trident Gum, £500 from HASSRA :j
Jan08: Erm...still waiting . Gave up in March with No wins0 -
hope it's a scam - just deleted mine.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.0 -
Just in case anyone wants a bit more info
http://www.joewein.net/419/emails/2007-12/05/01313317.3.htm---->
Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile0
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