LonelyDragon
Well-known member
I wasn't sure if this should go here or in General (or maybe entertainment). But I got this e-mail today. Another form of phishing spam, trying to get you to claim a fake lottery prize. Notice who it says it's from and then the prize amount and return e-mail addy.
Like Microsoft would be giving out prizes in Pounds and be using a Hong Kong based Yahoo account.
We the Microsoft word corpration would like to notify you that
you have been chosen by the board of trustees for a cash prize of{£500,000.00}
Your email address was selected through a computer
balloting system.This is a promotional lottery to encourage internet users
to file your claim.Contact Name:mrsHelen Cole with your personal details
Email:mswclaimsdept**@yahoo.com.hk
*BENEFICIARY NAMES :*DATE OF BIRTH:*COUNTRY :*NATIONALITY:*PHONE NUMBER :
*OCCUPATION :*AMOUNT WON:*RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS :
Like Microsoft would be giving out prizes in Pounds and be using a Hong Kong based Yahoo account.