Stupid Punts!

Stupid Punts!

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Examples of the "Nigerian scam" that flood my email box everyday.

Monday, October 08, 2007

Great, I have won the BT lottery!

The only small problem being that there is no such lottery, it is a scam.

From: notification@btplc.com
British Telecommunication plc.
Ref. Number: 359/306/25921
Batch Number: 645338152-AD67

Dear Sir/Madam,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 4th Sept. 2007 by British Telecommunication plc while all new and old British Telecommunication plc customers and wireless users email address were added for the lottery. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 278541465006-4872 with serial Number 1772-554 drew lucky numbers 5-14-18-23-33-39 which consequently won in the 3rd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of £100,000 (One hundred thousand Pounds).

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Due to regulations and privacy policy, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until you file for your claim. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from all British Telecommunication plc Users, TELUS Mobility customers,Telecom customers,O2 customers,Primus Telecommunications Customers,Virgin Mobile customers, Bell / Aliant Mobility customers, Rogers Wireless customers, Kingston Communications customers,Vodafone,Orange,T-Mobile and TalkTalk customers individual email addresses all over UK, Ireland and Canada. This promotional program takes place every 10 years by British Telecommunication plc. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by British Telecommunication plc(BT Group). British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial Agent: Mr Mark Cole through this email address : mark.cole@BTplcwinners.com and summit all your details requested below:

> - FULL NAME:
> - ADDRESS:
> - CITY:
> - STATE:
> - COUNTRY:
> - TEL NUMBERS:
> - FAX NUMBERS:
> - Mobile NUMBERS:
> - COMPANY NAME(if any):
> - AGE:
> - Ref. Number: 359/306/25921
> - Batch Number: 645338152-AD67
> - Direct Mobile Number:
> - We can required a driver's licence, passport or any ID with your picture for verification and prove to claim your lottery if necessary.

Remember, all winning must be filled not later than 30th of October 2007 or when authentic proof is given for the delay of filing. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible. Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being a Winner in our promotional program. Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs Joy Terry.
Lottery Co-ordinator.
BT Group.
EMAIL: joy.terry@BTplcwinners.com

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