I Just Won 500,000 Pounds!

2008 May 26
by scott saboy

The scammers you always have with you…:>

FROM THE DESK OF IAN WILLIAM,

THE ZONAL COORDINATOR,

INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,

CITY LOTTO,

UNITED KINGDOM.

Ref: CLUK/475061725

Batch: 7056490902/188

We happily announce to you the draw of the City Lotto International program held in London. Your e-mail address attached to Serial number 7917/06 won you a total sum of £500,000.00 GBP (Five Hundred Thousand pounds) in cash credited to file C/7450118308/89, From the total cash prize shared amongst eight lucky winners in this category.

All participants were selected through a computer ballot draw system drawn from Nine hundred thousand E-mail addresses from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of our international promotions program which is conducted annually.

CLAIMS PROCEDURES:


To begin your claims therefore, you are advised as a matter of urgency, to contact the under listed licensed and accredited claims Director for the processing of your prize award winning.

Claims Director: Mr. David Newton
Email: citylottoclaims1@yahoo.com.hk

Phone: +44 704 574 2658

+44 704 573 8158

Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program.

NB: PLEASE SEE THAT YOU QUOTE YOUR REF AND BATCH NUMBERS IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE TO YOUR CLAIMS AGENT.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr. Ian William.

AFRO-ASIAN Zonal Coordinator.

City Lotto International.

62 Responses leave one →
  1. 2008 June 30
    bob puhalla permalink

    Is this a scam?????

    MICROSOFT LOTTERY AWARD TEAM
    CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT:
    #28 TANFIELD ROAD,
    CROYDON LONDON E14 5HP UNITED KINGDOM
    Winner No: 5

    UK MICROSOFT LOTTERY PROMOTION OFFICIAL WINNING NOTIFICATION:

    Dear Winner,

    We are glad to inform you that Microsoft and AOL and Google mail have set out and successfully organized a Sweepstakes marking the beginning of the year 2008. We rolled out over GBP £24,000 000 00 for our 2008 Anniversary Draws. Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which we enjoy their patronage. The selection was made through a (CDS) Computer Draw System attaching personalized email addresses to ticket numbers. If you ignore this, you will regret it later. Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo India, Yahoo UK, Google mail etc are now the largest Internet companies and in an effort to make sure that Internet Explorer remains the most widely used program by running an E-Mail Beta Base Test.

    Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to Ticket Number: ALO79-55-279-18 with Serial Number: ALOTD/9/14/06/07 and drew the Lucky Number: 885-32-48-40(111) which subsequently won you Seven Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand, Great Britain Pound Sterling (£725, 000.00) as one of the 12 winners in this draw. The draws registered as draw number 5 was conducted in Brockley, London UK on the 25th April 2008. These Draws are commemorative and as such special. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of Seven Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand, Great Britain Pound Sterling (£725, 000.00) through a bank to bank transfer, which is the winning payout in Second category winners. This is from the total prize money of £GBP £6,000 000 00 (Six million Great Britain Pounds Sterling) shared among the Twelve Winners in the Second category.

    Your winnings should be claimed from our Paying/Claim Agent in London (Frontiers Delivery Service UK) as we have notified them. Due to the mix-up that may arise from emails of winners and numbers we ask that you keep this award strictly (confidential) from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted into your bank account or by any method of payment that you might request. This is part of our security protocols/measures to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants of this program. We hope with a part of your prize, you will participate in our end of year (2008) high stakes £24,000 000 00 (Twenty-Four million Great Britain Pounds Sterling). To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, you are advised to contact your Fiduciary/Claim Agent with the following details:
    01) Full name:………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….……
    02) Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………
    03) Ticket Numbers: ……………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………
    04) Serial Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    05) Lucky Numbers: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    06) Phone numbers: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    07) Fax Numbers: …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………
    07) Amount won: ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………
    08) Sex: ……………………………………………………..….………………………………………….………………………………
    09) Age: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………
    10) Occupation: ………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………

    To begin your claim, you are advice to contact immediately our accredited Claims Agent in the name of Blue Milton who will also be your Claim Agent:
    ***********************************************************************************************************
    DELIVERY AGENCY CONTACT INFO: MANAGER FRONTIERS DELIVERY SERVICE UK.
    Office Address: #28 Tansfield Road, Corydon London E14 5HP United Kingdom.
    Contact: Blue Milton (Claim’s Agent)
    Phone: +44 703 192 1754, +44 703 1921881, +44 703 192 2413
    Fax: +44 870 974 2585, +44 870 9742586, +44 870 974 2587
    Email: frontiersdeliveryserviceuk@gmail.com
    ***********************************************************************************************************
    Our heartily thanks and gratitude goes Bill Gates and his Associates and the Online British National Lottery Commission for making this program a success. Notice** in accordance with the Bank of England foreign transfer regulation and avoidance of double claims by prize winners, you shall be requested to register your winning prize with the Bank of England before payment shall be done to your bank account or via any mode of payment you may request for.

    Congratulations for being part of our commemorative Draws from all the Members & Staff of the Online British National Lottery Commission. ALL CORRESPONDENCES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO YOUR CLAIM AGENT VIA EMAIL: frontiersdeliveryserviceuk@gmail.com ATTENTION: DR. BLUE MILTON
    Sincerely Yours,

    Dr. Mrs. Rosemary Fishman
    (On-Line coordinator, UK Microsoft Promotion Award Team)

    • 2009 April 4
      arouna permalink

      I think that will be stupid to consider this kind of joke.and liste those people are gang of thiefs,beleave me.

  2. 2008 July 1

    i’d say it is. please follow the links at the bottom of the “500,000 Pounds” post. :)

  3. 2008 July 21
    Jackson Richards permalink

    Ya, it is a scamm. It is Nigerean scammers that want your personal info and your money. Don’t give them the money.
    Just reply telling them “nice try but you’re scamm didn’t work.” and, “you might as well turn yourself in. the officers probably already know you cause you are the worst scammer ever!” Then report as a spam and your done.

  4. 2008 July 21
    Jackson Richards permalink

    The so-called “419″ scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc. Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones. Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
    The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
    Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

    I got this info from
    http://www.419scam.org/emails/2008-03/13/01447667.29.htm.

    This is a good site to detect scamms

  5. 2008 July 21

    thanks for the input… :) cheers!

  6. 2008 July 24
    T Hill permalink

    Naturally its a scam. Nigerians are stupid, semi literate… yet some people still fall for it.
    You can always tell the Nigerian paws on the scam by the way that they style themselves “Mr’, Mrs, Dr., Barrister etc as a title–something that no real hominid would do.
    This variant of the 419 scam is all about identity theft. They will ask for all of your personal details first and then a scanned copy of your passport/driving license.
    Soon, you will find that you have run up bills on a credit card, credit store account etc. etc.
    For a good way to deal with “The Boys from Lagos”–and a good laugh—-go here http://www.scamorama.com/

  7. 2008 July 24

    Thanks for the scamorama link. Our readers must understand though that when we expose or condemn Nigerian scammers, we do not mean to make a sweeping statement that all Nigerians are stupid crooks. I am a big fan of Chinua Achebe, and I feel that these online criminals disgrace his name as well as that of all the good people of Nigeria.

  8. 2008 September 17
    ankit permalink

    hey,
    i got the same mail (CONGRATULATIONS !!!!YOU HAVE WON £500,000 POUNDS!) and i want to ask you is it true or a scaam.
    plz help

  9. 2008 September 17

    if it looks like the one i got, it definitely is meant to rip you off. i suggest you visit internetfamilyfun for tips on how to know if an email is legit or just another scam. :)

    • 2009 August 5
      OSCAR VIRI permalink

      hello, I want to consult to him on this, it is a swindle, or it can be real, I have understood that you have good knowledge on this, to be to him extremely been thankful that can respond to me. thank you very much.
      I am Oscar Julio viri, of Argentinean

      SAINSBURY’S BANK PLC
      34 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES

      (Registered in England No. 3279730)

      We write to acknowledge the receipt of your mail and also wish to congratulate you to have

      emerged as one of the winners from the Lottery Program. Meanwhile, for us to ascertain and

      to remit your winning prize, you will be required to acquaint us with the follow

      documentation through a Practicing Lawyer here in United Kingdom.

      1. Duly signed Letter of Attestation from a Counsel to the British High Court
      2. An Affidavit of Claim from the British High Court Stating your name as the True

      Beneficiary of the Winning.
      3. International Passport, Driver’s License or any other means of identifications.

      You can contact our financial attorney as stated below;

      Hodders Law Firm
      James Tompkins
      24 Battersea Park Road
      London, SW11 4HY
      Email: j.tompkins@hodderslawfirm.com
      Tel: +447024066808

      All legal counsel will be handle by him through his Chambers. Endeavor to contact him

      immediately as time is of essence. As soon as the aforementioned documents are presented, we

      shall be under no obligation to withhold your prize of ₤500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand

      British Pounds).

      Note that your payment can be made directly to your Bank Account or in cash if you can made

      the trip down to United Kingdom but your earliest response in getting the aforementioned

      will enable us do what is necessary to release your money.

      We and the entire sponsors of the Lottery Program congratulates you once more and we hope to

      read from you soon.

      Bowen Freetown

      Foriegn Transfer/Payment Department
      Sainsbury’s Bank Plc
      Tel: +447077087752
      Tel: +447031915994

  10. 2008 September 24
    JAY permalink

    i have also received mail “congrats u win 500,000£” on 18th sep 2008 from mail address googledraws@live.com

  11. 2008 September 30
    jan vliegen permalink

    i recieved this:

    State Lottery Company (State lorre)2nd Floor Chiltern House, St Nicholas Court25 – 27 Castlegate, Nottingham NG1 7AR,United Kingdom.http://www.statelottery.com/ Dear Lucky Winner, We happily announce to you the result of the State lottery draws held on Thursday, September 26, 2008, Lotto 6/49 in Essex, United Kingdom. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000.00 companies and personal e-mail addresses. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: B9564 7560 with serial number 046560 drew the winning numbers 6 7 14 16 17 27 Bonus 32. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of Ј500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING) in cash credited to file EAAL/9080118308/08. To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding claim agent immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund. Contact information is as follow: Mr. Gabby Smith.Email: gabby7smith@gmail.comTel: +44 (0) 702 4099957 +44 (0) 702 404 5780 Here are the informations needed for you to fill out: 1.Full Name:…………………………..2.Full Address:………………………..3.Marital Statue:………………………4.Occupation:………………………….5.Age:…………………………………..6.Sex:…………………………………7.Nationality:………………………….8.Tel.Number:…………………………9.Country Of Residence………………… ***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 promotional lottery program. Yours Sincerely,Miss Alice Wills.**Customer Service**

  12. 2008 September 30

    hi guys, looks like your gabby smith is well-connected — he also serves as liaison for the “Queen Elizabeth the second II [duh...] Health Foundation (see 419.baiter.com) and for Global Credit Finance (see interesting email exchanges between g. smith and a would-be victim @ complaintsboard.com)… why don’t you play along (if you have the time for this kind of game) and let’s see where this will lead to. just don’t send him whatever “processing fee” he may demand — not even a cent! :) good luck!

  13. 2008 September 30
    jan vliegen permalink

    hi, i played along and have them false information; this is what i recieved later

    STATE LOTTERY PROMOTION

    Dear Lucky Winner Alexander Devrekere,

    I am in receipt of your message and once again, I wish to congratulate you once more for being a winner in the State Lottery Promotion .

    There is a drafted application text (in bold) below this mail and you required to send a copy to the paying outlet in that format. Please complete and send the application immediately to the remittance department of Global Credit Finance PLC, UK, by E-mail on richard@globalcreditfinance.com so that they can process it and remit your fund to you.

    We are still processing your certificate of award and it shall be sent to you when we are done. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any difficulties in understanding the process, as I will always be here to help you.

    I will require a concise update on proceedings with the firm as soon as you are in contact with them. If you need any assistance whatsoever, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Regards,
    Mr. Gabby Smith.
    Claim Agent.
    +44 (0) 702 406 4214
    +44 (0) 702 404 5780

    —————————————————————————————————————————-
    THE DIRECTOR
    FINANCE AND REMITTANCE,
    GLOBAL CREDIT FINANCE.
    43 VICTORIA STREET, HAMILTON HM 12, LONDON, UK.
    E-MAIL: richard@globalcreditfinance.com
    Tel: + 44 (0) 7045710785

    APPLICATION FOR THE CLAIM OF FUND.

    I write to lay claim over my winnings as announced by the State Lottery Promotions. I was informed that the Fund [500,000.00 GB Pounds] was deposited with your firm.

    I wish as the beneficiary, to claim and instruct that the above-mentioned fund be handed over to me at the earliest through my appointed mode of payment. I hope my application will be favorably granted by your good office and shall provide you my details and preferred mode of receipt of the fund as soon as my payment is approved.

    Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.

    Yours Faithfully,
    your name.
    —————————————————————————————————————-
    Please send this immediately to the Paying finance outfit’s Director of Finance and Remittance via richard@globalcreditfinance.com

  14. 2008 September 30

    same canned response as what others got, huh? i wonder what (king) richard will tell you to do — make an initial deposit, maybe? :) thanks pal for keeping us posted…

  15. 2008 October 19
    Steph permalink

    Hey, is this email a scam? Joking. It must be. There are some serious typing errors at the bottom of the page. Take a look, it’s a little funny.

    Come on. Winners are supposed to keep these details quiet to avoid fraudulent claim. Ha! A nice laugh, right?

    Thought you might enjoy this! Take care and watch out for scams.

    UK NATIONAL LOTTO and EURO MILLIONS
    Virtual World Direct
    VWD Member Support
    Commodore House
    51 Conway Road
    Colwyn Bay LL29 7AW
    United Kingdom
    Date:16-10-2008

    NOTIFICATION LETTER

    Dear Winner,
    Compliment of the day to you and your family.This email is to inform you
    that your email address just won you Ł500,000.00 (Five Hundred
    ThousandGreat British Pounds) ongoing UK NATIONAL LOTTO and EURO
    MILLIONS,From the International online programs held on the 16/10/2008 in
    London the United Kingdom .To begin the processing of your prize you are
    to contact the remittance department with the emails address provided
    below through our accredited Prize Transfer agents as stated below:

    =======================================
    Name: Mr.John Peter
    E-mail: john-peter01@strompost.com
    Tell: +44 70457 13645
    ==========================================

    Contact him with your secret pin code UKNM:013458 and your referenc
    numberUKNM:34058009/08.You are also advised to provide him with the
    underlisted information as soon as possible: Claims Requirements:

    1. Name in full———————–
    2. Address—————————-
    3. Sex——————————–
    4. Nationality/Religion—————
    5. Maritual Status——————–
    6. Age——————————–
    7. Next Of Kin————————
    8. Occupation————————-
    9. Phone/Fax————————–
    10. Present Country——————-

    =============================

    If you do not contact your claims agent within 7 working days of this
    Notification,your winnings would be revoked. Winners are advised to Keep
    their winning details /information from the public to avoid Fraudulent
    claim (IMPORTANT) pending the transfer/claim by Winner. My sincere
    greetings to you are your family
    .

    congratulations once again!

    With Best Regards
    Sir Tom Bride
    Co-founder, Virtual World Direct

  16. 2008 October 19

    arghh! you just publicized your winning details — say bye bye to “Five Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds” as you and I try to figure out how the scammer’s greetings can become our family… :) thanks for sharing this bro… g’day! :)

  17. 2008 October 19
    pinoy_joker permalink

    I also got the same email like Jan’s, as in exactly and it also came from Gabby Smith except the numbers for claiming. at first I was interested but I asked some of my friends and relatives about this and like you’ve said its a scam, so long Gabby @#!*()$! Smith. Thanks bro for the info.

  18. 2008 October 19

    i sure hope no one will fall prey to these racketeers’ wiles, especially in these truly desperate times… ingatz, eric!

  19. 2008 October 19
    myles permalink

    Gee…got same email msg………………………

    State Lottery Company (State lorre)
    2nd Floor Chiltern House, St Nicholas Court
    25 – 27 Castlegate, Nottingham NG1 7AR,
    United Kingdom.
    http://www.statelottery.com/

    Dear Lucky Winner,

    We happily announce to you the result of the State lottery draws held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, Lotto 6/49 in Essex, United Kingdom. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000.00 companies and personal e-mail addresses.

    Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: B9564 7560 with serial number 046560 drew the winning numbers 6 7 14 16 17 27 Bonus 32. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of ?500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING) in cash credited to file EAAL/9080118308/08.

    To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding claim agent immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund.

    Contact information is as follow:
    Mr. Gabby Smith.
    Email: gabbysmith2008@gmail.com
    Tel:+44 (0) 702 406 4214
    +44 (0) 702 404 5780

    Here are the informations needed for you to fill out:

    1.Full Name:…………………………..
    2.Full Address:………………………..
    3.Marital Statue:………………………
    4.Occupation:………………………….
    5.Age:…………………………………
    6.Sex:…………………………………
    7.Nationality:………………………….
    8.Tel.Number:…………………………
    9.Country Of Residence…………………

    ***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 promotional lottery program.

    Yours Sincerely,
    Miss Alice Wills.
    **Customer Service**

    Nice try Mr. Gabby Smith or Miss Alice Wills!!!!!!!

    • 2009 July 6
      missy permalink

      i got this same email is it a scam i think it is as i got this as a responce n there r so many misstakes in it its unbeliveable

      SAINSBURY’S BANK PLC
      34 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES

      (Registered in England No. 3279730)

      We write to acknowledge the receipt of your mail and also wish to congratulate you to have emerged as one of the winners from the Lottery Program. Meanwhile, for us to ascertain and to remit your winning prize, you will be required to acquaint us with the follow documentation through a Practicing Lawyer here in United Kingdom.

      1. Duly signed Letter of Attestation from a Counsel to the British High Court
      2. An Affidavit of Claim from the British High Court Stating your name as the True Beneficiary of the Winning.
      3. International Passport, Driver’s License or any other means of identifications.

      You can contact your fiduciary winning agent (Mr. James David) or contact our financial attorney as stated below;

      Hodders Law Firm
      James Tompkins
      24 Battersea Park Road
      London, SW11 4HY
      Email: j.tompkins@hodderslawfirm.com

      All legal counsel will be handle by him through his Chambers. Endeavor to contact him immediately as time is of essence. As soon as the aforementioned documents are presented, we shall be under no obligation to withhold your prize of ₤500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand British Pounds).

      Note that your payment can be made directly to your Bank Account or in cash if you can made the trip down to United Kingdom but your earliest response in getting the aforementioned will enable us do what is necessary to release your money.

      We and the entire sponsors of the Lottery Program congratulates you once more and we hope to read from you soon.

      Bowen Freetown

      Foriegn Transfer/Payment Department
      Sainsbury’s Bank Plc
      Tel: +447077087752

  20. 2008 October 20
    Almantas permalink

    Hi all guys! I have an amail too! I’m in this for 2 month. Won’t surrender bastards. At firs get an mail with 500.000.00GB winning. Then GABBY SMITH –> Barrister Richard Coker! I pissed them off but they don’t surrend! They are sending the same info to all peoples. Don’t be fools and dont throw youreself in!

  21. 2008 October 20
    Almantas permalink

    P.S. sorry for my “broken” English! :D D

  22. 2008 October 23
    alee permalink

    Gee, I’ve got this kind of email too.

    Too many bad people out there , huh.

  23. 2008 October 23

    halu guys, thanks for all the posts…

  24. 2008 October 29
    miz permalink

    hi

    the [...] have sent me the same email as Jan and every one. they play with our dreams they know that would change our lives and…so for what for some money……….

  25. 2008 October 30
    Ergeo permalink

    Hey guys, thanks for publishing important information about the scams of these stupid, I also get an e-mail almost equal and fall into his trap, Richard Coker should change the logo of his law firm.

  26. 2008 October 31
    tavo permalink

    A MI TAMBIEN ME LLAGARON ESTOS CORREOS PERO ME ASESORE ANTES, GRACIAS A USTEDES NO CAI EN TRAMPA
    NO HAGAN CASO USAN LOS NOMBRES DE PERSONAS QUE TIENEN FAMA COMO ESTE ABOGADO RICHARD COKER Y DE ALGUNAS INSTITUCIONES COMO UNITED KINGDON
    ESTE ES EL EMIAL FALSO esqrichardcokerchambers@hotmail.com ES DE ESTAFADORES

    EL QUE QUIERE PLATA QUE TRABAJE

  27. 2008 November 4
    leo permalink

    hola me gustaria saber si es verda o que pasa con esta gente que busacan y si es verda mejor
    espero .. saber algo

  28. 2008 November 5
    boncel permalink

    OOOh but mr gabby paid my money.now I’m a rich.haha.
    Of course no.. Gabby sent me a message like the others and I’m plying a game with him and richard ( two stupid) .

  29. 2008 November 10
    fay permalink

    A mi tambien me mandaron este tipo de premio ganador EN NOVIEMBRE las direcciones son las mismas , solo cambian los nombres de los supuestos representantes, a mi me toco Agt. Terry Gerrard.
    Email: terryg00@hotmail.co.uk
    Tel: + (44) 703-194-7537
    BERMUDA BANK PLC, UNITED KINGDOM.
    THE DIRECTOR,
    FINANCE AND REMITTANCE
    43 VICTORIA STREET, HAMILTON HM 12, LONDON, UK.
    E-mail: mbolton@bermuda-bank.org
    bmaclinne@hotmail.co.uk

    todo es un fraude!!!!!!!!!!

  30. 2008 November 18
    tom permalink

    this sounds like religion to me.
    religions scams you for your money and loyalty after promising you a ‘fortune’ prize in the afterlife

  31. 2008 November 20
    urjit kavi permalink

    i got the same message today morning
    i sended then my details stating clearly that i do not have a penny so if there is some kind of fee then make it clear as i won’t be able to pay
    the reply never came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  32. 2008 November 24

    tom, it surely is. it is truly unfortunate that many have used religion to enrich themselves at the expense of their preys. i despise religious people who use the name of God to further the cause of Mammon. i can only count a few among the many groups of religious folks in my country that don’t turn religion into a money machine.

  33. 2008 November 24

    yes urjit, you really have to have an “earnest money” to give away before they take you seriously. well, we’re just thankful we haven’t got extra money to waste, eh? :) take care…

  34. 2008 November 26
    George permalink

    Hey ……..i got one email from them but i contact the phone soo here i em …thei sand me a leter home too complit the email en to see if this is mi real mail …i fink is thru

  35. 2008 November 27
    Kate permalink

    I got the mail.Is it true?
    I know people wouldn’t actually reply to this but can you tell me if it’s true or not?

    Please, I don’t want scams, I really need the money.
    I have a very bad case of scoliosis, my brother needs to have surgery, dad has a broken leg.

  36. 2008 November 28

    George, good luck with the worm and the hook. :)

    Kate, I wish this were really legit. These scammers love to pounce on those in dire need…

  37. 2008 November 28
    Hai Nam permalink

    Everybody!
    Please help me!

    I has just receive an E-Mail from Mr. Gabby Smith.State Lottery Company (State lorre). He annouces that I won 500000 Pounds.
    Is this true? or It’s a scam???
    I don’t know what happend??
    What should I do now?
    Help me please???

    Thanks and Best Regards!

    Hai Nam

  38. 2008 December 23

    Hola a todos, yo tambien recibi un email de estos sanganos, a q les detallo lo del mail.

    State Lottery Company (State lorre)2nd Floor Chiltern House, St Nicholas Court25 – 27 Castle gate, Nottingham NG1 7AR,United Kingdom.http://www.statelottery.com/ Dear Lucky Winner, We happily announce to you the result of the State lottery draws held on Saturday, 20 December 2008, Lotto 6/49 in Essex, United Kingdom. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000.00 companies and personal e-mail addresses. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: B9564 7560 with serial number 046560 drew the winning numbers 6 7 14 16 17 27 Bonus 32. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of Ј500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING) in cash credited to file EAAL/9080118308/08. To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding claim agent immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund. Contact information is as follow: Mr. Steve Reed. Email: stevereed003@live.co.uk Tel: 44 (0) 702 404 5780 44 (0) 702 406 4214 Here are the information needed for you to fill out: 1. Full Name…2. Full Address…3. Marital Statue…4. Occupation…5. Age…6. Sex…7. Nationality…8. Tel.Number…9. Country of Residence… ***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 promotional lottery program. Yours Sincerely,Miss Alice Wills.**Customer Service**No recipient addresses found in headerNo recipient addresses found in header.

    Es una porqueria… hasta que uno casi cree jajaj, no caigan con estas tonteras de internet, saludos a todos.

  39. 2008 December 23

    muchas gracias, amigo. feliz navidad! :)

  40. 2009 January 9
    Annie Ladi permalink

    Thank to all of you no matter in which country you are, yes they are desparate of money this is all the nigerian pirate do
    thank again

  41. 2009 January 23

    no hay de que, companero. Le deseo todo lo mejor! lo siento, entiendo y hablo un poco de español.

  42. 2009 January 23
    Cowok ganteng permalink

    Please Read This
    mohon baca dengan baik!!!

    State Lottery Promotion Fraud

    This guy Gabby Smith, the Claims Agent ask me to submit my prize win in the State
    Lottery (State Lorre) to the remittance department of Global Credit Finance PLC, UK.

    The Director, Finance & Remittance, Mr. Richard Cole reply and ask me to provide documentary proofs of my winning and to contact the Claims Agent to provide me with a lawyer to obtain these documents.

    This Claims Agent reply and provide me with a reliable counsel of the British Royal High Court by the name of Richard Coker & Associates.

    The lawyer reply and thank me for my interest in their legal services. He will assist me to obtain the documents from the British High Court of Justice in London, UK and I shall be responsible for the payment of the prescribed legal fees totalling GBP395.00. He instruct me to make payment by Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram Transfer.

    However, I am sceptical about Global Credit Finance PLC, UK and Richard Coker & Associates which is based in London, but using a Southampton telephone code number. I query them about this but they did not response. The Claims Agent did not provide me an office address even though I request for it, but his telephone number code is Southend on sea.

    Henry
    Miri
    Malaysia

    Victim of this person/company?
    Are you also a victim of the same company or individual? Want Justice? File a Rip-off Report, help other consumers to be educated and don´t let them get away with it!

    Open this link
    http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/395/RipOff0395809.htm

    Thanks for your attention!!
    Terima kasih atas perhatian Anda!!!

  43. 2009 February 4
    jotatepro permalink

    Congratulation!!! You have won GBP Ј500,000.00‏
    De: Miss Alice Greghem (info@statelottery.com)
    Enviado: sábado, 24 de enero de 2009 09:34:54 p.m.
    Para:

    State Lottery Company (State lorre)2nd Floor Chiltern House, St Nicholas Court25 – 27 Castlegate, Nottingham NG1 7AR,United Kingdom.http://www.statelottery.com/ Dear Lucky Winner, We happily announce to you the result of the State lottery draws held on Friday, January 23 2009, Lotto 6/49 in Essex, United Kingdom. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000.00 companies and personal e-mail addresses. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: B9564 7560 with serial number 046560 drew the winning numbers 6 7 14 16 17 27 Bonus 32. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of Ј500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING) in cash credited to file EAAL/9080118308/08. To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding claim agent immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund. Contact information is as follow: Mr.Steve Reed.Email: steve3reed@live.comTel:+44 (0) 7024099957+44 (0) 7045765645 +44 (0) 7024099706Here are the informations needed for you to fill out: 1.Full Name:…………………………..2.Full Address:………………………..3.Marital Statue:………………………4.Occupation:………………………….5.Age:…………………………………6.Sex:…………………………………7.Nationality:………………………….8.Tel.Number:…………………………9.Country Of Residence………………… ***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 promotional lottery program. Yours Sincerely,Miss Alice Greghem.**Customer Service**

    Yo también gane la loteria de mierda!!!!
    Para los hispano hablantes, les dejo otra versión de NIgeria.

    I’m happy to inform you about my success in getting those funds transferred under the co-operation of a new partner from Portugal. Presently I’m in Portugal for investment projects with my own share of the total sum. It may interest you to note that I didn’t forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in transferring the funds though you were not able to see it through for whatever reasons. After due consideration, I have decided to compensate you for your efforts. I have issued a cheque of 200,000 Pounds Sterling for you and had to drop it with United Parcel Service in United Kingdom and you are to contact them with the following information as stated below for re-affirmation and to ensure a safe delivery. Full Name: ………………………Address: ………………………..Phone Number: …………………… Note that the shipment fee and the insurance of the cheque as been paid by me and the only fee you will be required to pay is 230 Pounds being the security charges for duration the cheque has been in their possession. I would have made the payment but I do not know when you will get in touch with them as the charges increases with the amount of days they secure it. Endeavour you contact them immediatelybefore the security charge increases with days. You are to contact them through the information as stated below and note that the only fee you are to pay is the Security Charges as every other stable fees has been paid. United Parcel ServiceEMAIL: shipmentdept@googlemail.com I’m very busy here because of the investment projects which I and my partner are involved in. Note that I have instructed UPS on your behalf to this effect. Get in touch with them and they will ensure you get the cheque. Thanks once again for all you effort during the course of the transfer CEO CAMINO INVESTMENT LIMITED

    Lamentablemente, hay mucha gente que se ensartan en estos tipos de mail. Gracias Scott SABOY por dejarme comentar. Un abrazo y saludos a todos los lectores.

  44. 2009 February 14
    carlos permalink

    Esta porqueria me llego el 14 de febrero de 2009, no se dejen estafar por estos, yo cai en algo parecido hace unos meses por la necesidad de que tengo un hijo con discapacidad y estaba sin trabajo, POR FAVOR no crean en estos estafadores que no tienen piedad de nadie.

    State Lottery Company (State lorre)
    2nd Floor Chiltern House, St Nicholas Court
    25 – 27 Castlegate, Nottingham NG1 7AR,United Kingdom.
    http://www.statelottery.com/

    Dear Lucky Winner ,

    We happily announce to you the result of the State lottery draws held on Saturday, January 31, 2009, Lotto 6/49 in Essex, United Kingdom. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000.00 companies and personal e-mail addresses.

    Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: B9524 7560 with serial number 046530 drew the winning numbers 1 7 14 4 17 27 Bonus 40. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of ?500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING) in cash credited to file EAAL/9090118308/08.

    To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding claim agent immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund.
    Contact information is as follow:

    Mr. Steve Reed.
    Email: steve9reed@gmail.comk
    Tel:+44 (0) 702 406 4214
    +44 (0) 702 404 1588

    Here are the informations needed for you to fill out:

    1.Full Name:…………………………..
    2.Full Address:………………………..
    3.Marital Statue:………………………
    4.Occupation:………………………….
    5.Age:…………………………………
    6.Sex:…………………………………
    7.Nationality:………………………….
    8.Tel.Number:…………………………
    9.Country Of Residence…………………

    ***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 promotional lottery program.

    Yours Sincerely,
    Miss Alan Pease.
    **Customer Service**

    GRACIAS, por ayudar a la gente a no caer en las trampas de estos estafadores.

  45. 2009 February 17

    Hola Carlos, lo siento pero esa email es una estafa. mis saludos a su hijo. Dios te bendiga…

  46. 2009 February 24
    M. L. permalink

    Hi, i received this email from Ian William saying i won 500 000 GPB. I wasn’t aware of all the possible tactics of scammers, and sent them my info like an idiot… Do you think that asking for fees is the only thing they do after that, or they can do other stuff? Notified credit bureaus and passport security. Thanks guys for holding this blog.
    All the best. :)

    Here’s the email i received:
    Ref: CLUK/475061725,
    Batch: 7056490902/188 and
    Serial Number: 7917/06

    We are delighted to inform you that your EMAIL Account has won you
    £500,000 GBP from the City Lotto program held in London.
    You are to contact the claims director with the following:

    Claims Director: Mr. David Newton
    Email:citylottoclaims3@yahoo.com.hk

    Yours Faithfully,
    Mr.Ian William.
    busfax@nwarctic.com

    WINNER’S VERIFICATION FORM
    WINNER’S PERSONAL DATA
    First Name: ——————-
    Middle Name: ——————
    Last Name: ——————-
    Gender: ———————–
    Date of Birth: ——————
    Marital Status: —————–
    Nationality: ——————–
    Religion: ———————–
    Occupation: ——————–
    Address 1: ———————
    City: ————————–
    State/Province: —————–
    Zip Code: ———————-
    Country: ———————–
    Mobile phone No: —————-
    House Phone No: —————–
    Fax No: ————————
    Email Address: ——————-

    YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PICK A MODE OF REMITTANCE OF YOUR WON FUNDS:
    1. Telegraphic Bank transfer: (Provide:- Bank Name, Bank Address, Bank Account Number and Swift/IBAN Code),

  47. 2009 February 27
    ROSEMARY permalink

    How can I know whether the email from THE BRITISH LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL is really true, or its just a scam? Because I just received an email announced that I am winning £ 2,500,000.00 from the lucky draw of the computer balloting system. Then, my certified cheque was then issued in term of cash at HABIB BANK. Then, the BRITISH LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL has opened me an account so that I can transfer my winnings to my local account here. But, before the transfer process can be done, he asks me to make payments for the COT CODE (Cost Of Transfer) worth £526.00 first. After they received the payment, then they will give me the COT CODE within 24hrs. Is HABIB BANK also related to this scam?What should I do now? Please help me on this.

    ROSEMARY,
    BRUNEI.

  48. 2009 March 1
    K. Hagen permalink

    K. Hagen
    Your comment is awaiting moderation.

    Hello here is an other Lagos-Nigiria Scam!!! it can’t be real!
    LawSuit the bank would be nice! My 14 million dream!
    I guess it’s not the bank responsible!

    ATM CARD CURRENCY ACTIVATION FEES PLATINUM HABIB BANK PLC (PHB)
    REMITTANCE ATM DEPARTMENT1
    KEFFI STREET SOUTHWEST IKOYI
    LAGOS NIGERIA
    E-MAIL:customerservice@bphbonline.com
    E-MAIL:transferdept@bphbonline.comWEB SITE: http://www.bphbonline.com/ng
    FAX: 1-305-489-0423
    PHONE NUMBER: 011-234-803-714-1724

    ATTENTION BENEFICIARY,
    YOU MIGHT BE VERY VERSE WITH THE SWIFT CREDIT CARD SYSTEM THROUGH THE(A.T.M) AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS BENEFICARY, S DIRECT ACESS TO MAKE WITHDARWAL OF FUND FROM ANY INTERNTIONAL BANKS IN THE WORLD. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNDER THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE WITH THE WORLD BANK AND IMF (INTERNATIONAL MONETORY FUND) HAS ADOPTED THIS ADMNISTRATIVE MEASURE OWING TO VARIOUS COMPLAINS/PERTITIONS RECEIVED FROM BENEFICIARIES OWNING TO THE DELAYS IN RECEIEVING THEIR CONTRACT/IHERITANCE FUND AS EXPECTED. IT MIGHT INTEREST YOU TO NOTE THAT THE SWIFT CREDIT CARD SYSTEM OF PAYMENT WAS ADOPTED TO REDUCE THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROTOCOLS AS REGARDS (COST OF TRANSFER, VAT, TAXES AND LEVIE), IT WAS ADOPTED TO HELP BENEFICARY WHO ARE FINANCIALLY DOWN, WHO ARE NOT CAPABLE TO MEET UP WITH THE OBLIGATION OF PAYING BANKS AS A RESULT OF FEE ADMINISTRATIVE AND HANDLING CHARGES.

    ”THE SWIFT CREDIT CARD SYSTEM WILL ONLY COST THE BENEFICIARY ”’$321 USD COST OF SHIPMENT”’ VIA COURIER COMPANY AND ACTIVATION OF THE ATM CARD FROM THE CENTRAL BANK. THIS PAYMENT OF $321 USD IS FOR THE DELIVERY COURIER FEES & ACTIVATION OF THE ATM CARD FROM THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA SO THAT THE ATM CARD CAN BE EXCHANCE TO YOUR COUNTRY CURRENCY AND BE ACTIVATED ,SO YOU MAY BE ABLE TO USE IT IN YOUR COUNTRY ATM MACHINE.

    IF YOU ARE READY INFORM ME AND I WILL INSTRUCT YOU ON HOW TO SEND IT BE INFORMED THAT YOUR INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FOR DIRECT PROGRAMMING OF THE SWIFT CREDIT CARD ELECTRONICALLY DEVICE PAYMENT INSTRUMENT.

    HOWEVER,I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THIS MONEY ALSO YOU ARE THE REAL OWNER OF THIS FUND AS I WILL BE INFORMING YOU THAT THIS ATM CARD CONTAINS MAXIMUN OF $14.600,000.00 USD. AND EACH TRANSACTION IS$5,000 USD MINIMUN ALSO BE INFORMED THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT IN QUESTION IS$14.6 MILLION DOLLARS.

    NOTE :
    THE CHARGES CANNOT BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR ATM CARD BECAUSE THE ATM ON YOUR NAME . THE PAYMENT WAS CONFIRM ON THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT WON FROM THE STATE LOTTERY COMPANY LONDON UK : $ 14.6 MILLION UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 13 (1) (N) OF THE NATIONAL BANKING RULE ADOPTED IN 1993 AND AMENDED ON 3RD JULY 1992 BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL ASSEMBLY.

    THIS IS TO PROTECT WINNERS AND TO AVOID IS APPROPRIATION OF YOUR ATM CARD,ALSO AS A MATTER OF URGENCY YOU ARE THEREFORE ADVISED TO SEND THE ABOVE FEE OF THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE DOLLARS ONLY FOR DELIVERY CHARGES AND ACTIVATION OF YOUR ATM CARD.

    YOU CAN VIEW OUR BANK WEB SITE: http://www.bphbonline.com/ng

    TREAT AS URGENT THANKS AND GOD BLESS
    MR.AHMED KURU

    REMITTANCE MANAGER PLATINUM HABIB
    INTERNATIONAL BANK PLC
    E-MAIL:customerservice@bphbonline.com E-MAIL:transferdept@bphbonline.com
    BANK WEB SITE: http://www.bphbonline.com/ng
    FAX: 1-305-489-0423
    PHONE NUMBER: 011-234-803-714-1724

    HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA, OUCH!
    MY 14.6 MILLION US$ DREAM For only 321$ on plastic waiting for me in a Lagos Office, nice fantacy! Deducting the costs, right away is not possible! HA HA HA!
    MY 14.6 MILLION US$ DREAM.
    Greetings.
    K.

  49. 2009 June 10
    Lenchen permalink

    Hi

    I also received similiar mails found on this site, I gave them the first info requested which include, my name, occupation, adress, tel, etc.. will they be able to do something with that information?

  50. 2009 August 6
    sadop permalink

    same e-mail here….. i got this mail but i still don’t believe if this is true… here’s the mail…

    SAINSBURY’S BANK PLC
    34 Porchester Road, London, W2 6ES

    (Registered in England No. 3279730)

    We write to acknowledge the receipt of your mail and also wish to congratulate you to have emerged as one of the winners from the Lottery Program. Meanwhile, for us to ascertain and to remit your winning prize, you will be required to acquaint us with the follow documentation through a Practicing Lawyer here in United Kingdom.

    1. Duly signed Letter of Attestation from a Counsel to the British High Court
    2. An Affidavit of Claim from the British High Court Stating your name as the True Beneficiary of the Winning.
    3. International Passport, Driver’s License or any other means of identifications.

    You can contact our financial attorney as stated below;

    Hodders Law Firm
    James Tompkins
    24 Battersea Park Road
    London, SW11 4HY
    Email: j.tompkins@hodderslawfirm.com
    Tel: +447024066808

    All legal counsel will be handle by him through his Chambers. Endeavor to contact him immediately as time is of essence. As soon as the aforementioned documents are presented, we shall be under no obligation to withhold your prize of ₤500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand British Pounds).

    Note that your payment can be made directly to your Bank Account or in cash if you can made the trip down to United Kingdom but your earliest response in getting the aforementioned will enable us do what is necessary to release your money.

    We and the entire sponsors of the Lottery Program congratulates you once more and we hope to read from you soon.

    Bowen Freetown

    Foriegn Transfer/Payment Department
    Sainsbury’s Bank Plc
    Tel: +447077087752
    Tel: +447031915994

    i don’t know what this exactly is.. true or fake!!!!!!??????

  51. 2009 August 9
    Mr Clean permalink

    I got the same message, I just replyied with the below message:

    Nice try criminal! It is one thing screwing politicians, or executives out of their fraudulent money, but it’s another thing doing it to a working class person who is living check to check. You are scum, you will go to hell, no one gets out of here alive and we all meet our maker. Enjoy agony for eternity…

  52. 2009 August 16
    Cecille permalink

    I always encounter something like this but I just ignore them , cos I don’t buy lotto tickets online, how would I win???

    I thought they’re just Scam..

  53. 2009 August 31
    JOSE OSORIO permalink

    I JUST WANT TO SAY THIS: YOU ARE A BUNCH OF HOODLOOMS, YOU ARE A MOB, YOU TAKE OUR TIME TO **** US ANY WAY YOU CAN BUT, YOU ARE SO IMBECILS THAT THE SAME LOTTERY NUMBERS REPEAT IN ALL THE MESSAGES YOU SEND TO CONGRATULATE FOR THE GREAT NOTICE OF WINNING 500 THOUSAND B POUNDS. YOU SHOULD BE IN JAIL, I’M SURPRISE WHY THE ENGLISH POLICE DOES NOT PUT YOU BEHIND BARS, WHERE YOU SHOULD BE AND NOT ******* AROUND WORKING PEOPLE. NEXT TIME LOOK INSIDE ENGLAND AND LOOK FOR YOUR MOTHER AND BEGIN WITH HER YOUR USUAL **** AROUND. BUN CH OF *********** !!!!!!!!!!!!1

  54. 2009 November 22

    i too recieved an email this week stating i had won 500,000 pounds on the canadian lotto. all replies are to be made to officegabbysmith@micro.it thats right folks, its the same ol gabby thats involved with richard cole and richard coker, but i prefer to call him a man called gabby and his two dicks. but anyway folks,the moral of the story is IF YOU DIDNT BUY A TICKET AND IT DOESNT MATTER WHICH LOTTO, YOU CANNOT WIN.

  55. 2009 November 25
    sazza permalink

    i would like to say that i have received the exact same email i am playing along with it to see where it goes my last email to them was that i work for a solicitors and that i know how it works lets see if they reply they also require an affidivsate to sign how can that been signed as i am not there and they require your signture to be sign in front of a commissioner of oaths

  56. 2009 November 30
    vanputten permalink

    hello i recive the same mail and i like to play along whit this can sombody tell me what i can do with smit
    Mr. Gabby Smith.Email: officegabbysmith@micro.ltTel: +4470359 27765
    Yours Sincerely,Miss Celine John.**Customer Service**they did not put the adress on this

  57. 2009 December 2
    sazza permalink

    i have played along to the point where i requestd to get my own solicitor to retrive my claim they had no objections to that going to see my solicitor in the morning will post you on the outcome just do as they say but do not send no money then request if they have an objection to get ya own solicitor as they are requiring money before they do anything which i have neva known before keep me posted thats what made me suspetious of them but with them saying it wasnt a problem in getting my own solicitor then i am in two minds weather this is legit or not

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