Lottery Scams have been about in one form or another since the first lottery was played, and it is amazing the amount of people who still manage to fall for it. Now at this time of year and because of the recent economic downturn there has been a substantial increase in the number of email scams being received.

They come from different countries and can appear to come form legitimate companies. Typically they will not be addressed to a person. The ‘To’ section in the email header will be blank or unmeaningful.

The bottom line is if you didn’t enter then you haven’t won. These scam artists want YOUR MONEY. Do not reply to them just hit the delete button.

Here is the most recent one received by us…….

This is to inform you of the release of the E-MAIL LOTTERY BALLOT
INTERNATIONAL / WORLD GAMING BOARD held on the 15TH OF DECEMBER,2008.

You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of
£1,000,000:00 Only(ONE MILLION GREAT BRITISH POUNDS ONLY) in cash.
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LOTTERY APPROVED PAYMENT CENTER:

Name of courier: WESTEXPRESS COURIER DELIVERY
Name of The Dispacth Ofiicer: DR ALLEN GATE

Email:   westexpresscourier_005@hotmail.com

THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE BENEFICIARY FROM STATED
FORM FOR VERIFICATION BEFORE TRANSFER.

FULL NAMES:…..CONTACTADDRESS:..CITY/STATE:……
COUNTRY:……NATIONALITY:……..SEX:……..
AGE:….MARITAL STATUS……TEL
NO:…………………NEXT OF KIN:……..OCCUPATION….

Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank
you for being part of our promotional program.

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