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04 Mar 2008
Security experts have warned of a new email scam that purports to be a lottery notification from Oxfam.
The emails claim that the recipient has won £850,000 in a lottery run by the international aid relief organisation, and asks for bank account details to transfer the 'winnings'.
The scam tells recipients to contact a Live.com email address, and lists a UK 070 personal phone number for people who wish to make contact via telephone.
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Just got this email right this minute.
It came from - NOTIFICATION [online2353929@telkomsa.net] or an email address - oxfam_33@yahoo.gr You are to follow the instructions below for you to be able to retain your granted sum of one million pounds Your e-mail address was found in our yearly google search for different individual from various countries all over the world fill in the empty spaces and your funds will be delivered to you within 72 hours 30% percent should be used for your rural development areas. Kindly follow the instructions below for you to be able to retain your oxfam award. FUNDS RELEASE VERIFICATION FORM T11 FIRST NAME………………………… LAST NAME…………………………. AGE…………………………………… SEX…………………………………… COUNTRY…………………………… NATIONALITY……………………… OCCUPATION……………………… ADDRESS…………………………... TELEPHONE NO………………………. FAX NO…………………………………….. E-MAIL ……………………………… NEXT OF KIN……………………… Endeavor to keep the content of this e-mail confidential. Best wishes Claims officer. Mr.Laure Norman
Posted by: Deidre 12 Sep 2011
<p>yeah. i received one such scam email the other day and another from supposedly the uk national lottery</p>
Posted by: jose R. SINDIONG 09 Aug 2010
<p>DUH! If you believe that shite, then maybe you deserve to lose a couple quid. Tough love and all...</p>
Posted by: D 13 Mar 2008
<p>Thank you for the post. It seems like I get these email scams every other day.</p>
Posted by: Lance Mohr 11 Mar 2008