Why would an "English" lottery be paying out its awards in Dollars?

ENGLISH BOARD

165 FULHAM PALACE RD. W6 8JB UNITED KINGDOM.This E-mail is to inform you that you emerge a winner of$2,500,000 USD,on our online draws which was played on the20th of March, 2008.For further Information contact ourclaims Agent Sir Moro Williams(Esq) via email:rowchams2007@hotmail.comYours Truly,freeman Johnson.

I do wish these scammers would learn to write English.

What precisely is a "busnness magnet"?

Could she possibly mean "business magnate"?

From Miss Mariam Kenzo
Abidjan- Cote D' Iviore

Dear,

Good a thing to write you. I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your will.

Your profile pushed me to send you this mail,I am Mariam Kenzo 21years old and the only Daugther of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Kenzo. My father was a highly reputable busnness magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days.

It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th.Febuary 2005.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.But God knows the truth!

My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12 2005 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of Ten million,seven hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$10.700,000) left in one of the leading security company here in Abidjan Ivory coast West Africa.

He further told me that he deposited the money in my name,I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do.This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.

Dear,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your Sister?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will
be good for you after the money is in your account?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.Through my private email box.

Thank you so much and may God bless you.

Yours sincerely,

Ms Mariam Kenzo

The phisher who sent me this needs to learn to spell. Customer is not spelt "costumer". Clearly he is under the impression that I am a member of some form of theatrical group.

Moron!

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This illiterate scammer from Nigeria is trying a new variation of the scam. He pretends to be offering compensation from the Nigerian government for the scams that have been carried out by Nigerians.

"our job is to protect Nigerian and the world at large from being defrauded by fraudsters."

He tells me that I have been scammed by Nigerians in the past.

Nice try, but I am not a moron and have never been scammed!

ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION,
15A Awolowo Road Ikoyi,
Lagos
NIGERIA.

Website: www.efccnigeria.org

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY PLS ACCEPT THIS.

I am Mr. Daniel Edewor assistance chairman of the Nigeria Economic and Financialcrime Commission, our job is to protect Nigerian and the world at large from being defrauded by fraudsters. I hereby use this media to inform you that you are next on our list to be compensated by the Nigeria Government, it may interest you to know that after our investigations we were informed about some Nigerians that have scammed you of some certain amount of money and they all have been apprehended and brought to book.

The Nigeria government have been compensating individuals that have been involved with this fraudster with the sum of TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS {$2.5M} to each individualinvolved in this scam through there account with OCEANIC BANK international.I will like you to accept this token withgood faith as this is from the bottom of ourheart. Right now we have arranged your payment through our ATM Swift Card PaymentCenter of OCEANIC BANK .

That is the latest instruction by our President, Alhaji Umaru Musa Ya'radua (GCFR)Federal Republic Of Nigeria. Below is thearrangements.

The Swift card Center will send you an Atm Card which you will use to withdrawyour money from any ATM machine in any part of the World, but the maximum is (FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) per day after thedue process is finalized by the exchange commission, The ATM card has been forwaded to the SECURITY AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OFNIGERIA for activation of your ATM card and collection of your SECURITY PRIVILEGED ENTITLEMENT PIN NUMBER which isthe only prerequisite process before use.

CONTACT Mr. PHILIP ADAMS THE SECURITY/EXCHANGE COMMISSION PROTOCOL AND ACTIVATIONMANAGER FOR THE ACTIVATION OF YOUR ATM CARD AND ONWARD COLLECTION.

Email:exchangecom@sify.com

Telephone: +234-80-3344-3013

And reconfirm to him your personal information's below.

NAME IN FULL......................
YOUR CELL NUMBER......................
CONTACT ADDRESS ..................
OCCUPATION.......................

Mr. Phil Adams, is well informed about your ATM payment compensation, contacthim immediately without any delay. He is waiting to hear from you. Most importantly, do note that your early responseto this development will be appreciated.

Best regards,

Mr.Daniel C Edewor

This scammer tells me that I am entitled to receive $10M, all I have to do is submit my bank details.

For goodness sake, how stupid do they think I am?

However, it is nice to see the word "modalities" making a comeback.

THE ROYAL FINANCE

7322- SOUTH WEST FWY

#1100 HOUSTON TX 77099

TEL/FAX: 832 528 8959

OUR REF: RFS/RFD/XX2008



FUND REMITTANCE DEPT

ATTN: BENEFICIARY

VALUE AMOUNT: TEN MILLION U.S. DOLLARS ONLY. (US$10,000,000.00).

The Office of the Royal Finance hereby write to confirm to you that we have received Information to release your approved fund US$10,000,000.00 to your designated bank account.

We have Verified The Funds Authenticity, And we have been able to Confirm that the FUND is 100% LEGAL. and the money must be Successfully Confirm In Your Bank Account. And your legally sum of US$10,000.00.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars). We also authenticate the fact that your entitled amount of US$10,000,000.00 is Safe for Immediately remittance to your own designated bank account, All necessary official modalities is being finalized in your favour and the Remittance Director of this the Royal Finance, shall communicate with you with Great Success within the Next few hours once you comply fastly with this instruction given in this letter.

THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED IN OUR WIRE SYSTEM SCHEDULE "TTC" FOR FINAL REMITTANCE OF YOUR FUND.

TO NOTARIZE YOUR FILE AND CERTIFY YOUR FUND FOR REMITTANCE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS, YOUR FULL NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO THIS OFFICE OF THE ROYAL FINANCE IMMEDIATELY. AT THE RECEIPT OF YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS, WE WILL NOTARIZE YOUR FILE, CERTIFY YOUR FUND FOR IMMEDAITE REMITTANCE AND CREDIT YOUR NOMINATED ACCOUNT WITHIN 24 HOURS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, PLEASE ASK.

THANK YOU.

BEST REGARDS,

MR. JAMES ERIC

REMITTANCE OFFICER

The improbably named "Mr Anthony Chognot" writes to me today advising that I have won the Irish Lottery in England.

All very nice, except for the fact that there is no Irish Lottery in England.

He might also want to address the misspelling of "cash", the last time I looked in a dictionary it was not spelt "cah".

Attention: Lucky Winner,

We are happy to announce that you are one of our Lucky Four(4)StarPrizeWinner in this months edition of the Irish Lottery in England.This makes you a proud winner of a cah prize of £1,350,000 To claim yourprize. Send 1.Full Legal names 2.Occupation 3.Tel. number
(Email:irish_customerserviceunit08@live.com)

Mr. Anthony Chognot.

Short and to the point this may be, but it's still a scam.

barthebongubn14@yahoo.co.jp

I am Dr.Barth Ebong, the CEO of a Private Banking Service in Nigeria, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN). An investment was placed under my management 4 years ago by a customer who is now deceased. I need your assistance in investing these funds. Contact me for details

- Dr. Barth Ebong, Union Bank of Nigeria

As the hapless scammer who sent me this nonsense writes "This may sound strange and unbelievable to you", that's because it is.

It's bollocks!

DAVID SMITH & ASSOCIATES
Phone: +44 701 113 3308
+44 704 572 6455
Fax: +44 700 592 1653
E-mail: mail@davidsmith77.vossnet.co.uk

Address:33 Bedford Row
London WC1R 4JH,
England
PARTNER MANAGING
DAVID SMITH & ASSOCIATES
LONDON - UK.

Attention: On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the estate of Late Engr.JürgeKrügger. I once again try to notify you as my earlier letter was returned undelivered. I wish to notify you that late Engr. Jürge Krügger made you abeneficiary to his WILL. He left the sum of Thirty Million, One Hundred Thousand Dollars (USD$30,100.000.00) to you in the Codicil and lasttestament to his WILL.This may sound strange and unbelievable to you, butit is real and true.

Being a widely traveled man, he must have been in contact with you in the past or simply you were nominated to him by one ofhis numerous friends abroad who wished you good. Engr. Jürge Krügger until his death was a member of the Helicopter Society and the Institute ofElectronic & Electrical Engineers.According to him this money is tosupport your humanitarian activities and to help the poor and the needy inour society. Please if I reach you as I am hopeful,endeavor to get back to me as soon as possible to enable me conclude myjob. I hope to hear from you in no distant time. Note:

You are advise tocontact me with my personal email address: Email:mail@davidsmith77.vossnet.co.uk
Phone: +44 701 113 3308 / +44 704 5726455

I await your prompt response.

Yours in Service,

BARRISTER DAVID SMITH.
PRINCIPAL PARTNERS: Barrister Aidan Walsh Esq, Markus Wolfgang, Mr. JohnMarvey Esq, Mr. Jerry Smith Esq

Despite all the colours in this email, it is still a scam.

EURO MILLIONES
PINTO BORJAS
61105. MADRID SPAIN.
DATE: 18/ FEBRUARY /2008
REFRENCE NUMBERS: 015-C4RTSD152
LUCKY NUMBERS: 12, 27, 29, 45, 46, 4 7.

BONUS WINNERS NOTIFICATION
Dear Winner,

We happily announce to you the draw of the International Spanish euro millions programs held on the 18th of February, 2008 your e-mail address attached to this ticket number: 220651729 drew the lucky numbers: 12, 27, 29, 45, 46, 4 7. This subsequently won you the lottery in the 3rd category

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of (€985,000.00) (Nine Hundred and Eighty Five Thousand Euros), in cash credited

From a total prize of (€9,850,000.00) (Nine Million Eighty Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros). Shared amongst the first Ten (10) Lucky winners in this category. Please be warned. To file for your claim, you are therefore advice to contact our fiduciary agent:

LIBERTY GRUPO SEGUROS S.A.
DR. MASON ADAMS FERNANDEZ
TEL: 0034 692 368 232
EMAIL: contactlgs@ozu.es

Remember, all winning must be claimed not less than 15/04/2008, after this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference numbers in any correspondences with us or our designated agent. Congratulations once again from all members and staffs of this program. Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Isabel Benitez
(Euro millions Lottery Co-ordinator)

Contacta a información España
Buzón T/f: 0034 617 650 875.
Pagina Web: http://onlae.terra.es/indexp.htm

When will these scamming scumbags realise that writing in block capitals in the subject line of an email, and adding three exclamation marks, is a clear warning that the mail is a scam?

They should also learn to spell!

CONTACT TRANSCORP COURRIER COMPANY.SECRETARY OFFICE. COUNSELORS AT LAW06 BP 1409 AKPAKPA DODOMEYCOTONOU REPUBLIC OF BENIN.

Dear Friend I have been waiting for you since to come down here and pick your BankDraft but i did not heard from you since that time ,then I went anddeposited

The Draft with TRANS CORP COURIER COMPANY here in Benin Republic , becauseI travelled to Iraq to see my boss and will not come back till next monthend.You have to contact THE CONTACT TRANSCORP COURRIER COMPANY to know when theywill deliver your package .I have paid for the delivering charges andinsurancefee. The only money they might ask you to send to them is there securitykeeping fee which is $120. to received your package.

Don't be deceived by any body

This is there Contact Address Contact
Dr.Yvonne Mark
Director
CONTACT TRANSCORP COURRIER COMPANY
Republic.
E-mail:transcorpcourierservice@dominican.cc,
info_transcorpcourierservice@yahoo.com
Phone number +229 97988072.
Try to contact them as soon as possible toavoid increasing the security keeping fee.

I gave them your delivering address but you have to reconfirm it to themagain to avoid any mistake in the delivering.
YOUR FULL NAME-------------
CONTACT ADDRESS------------
TELEPHONE NUMBER-----------
FAX NUMBER-----------------
Do Let me know as soon as you receive your Draft .
Thanks
Secretary
Adams Trevor Adams
adamsadams316@tsamail.co.za
..........................................................................................................................................
© 2008 TRANS CORP COURIER COMPANY LTD. All Rights Reserved.TRANS CORP COURIER COMPANY is Authorized and regulated by the CourierServices Authority. Registered number 309326.

Be warned, the Staats Loterij scam is doing the rounds again.

Eexcept this scammer can't spell!

"www.staatsoterij"

Idiot!

CONFIRM YOUR WINNING

This email is to notify you that your Email Address attached to a Ticket Number(106012)has won an Award Sum of 1,000,000.00 Euros) (One Million euro)In an Email Sweepstakes program held on the 4th of Febuary 2008.

Please contact the claim officer through the belowgiven contact information.

FOREIGN TRANSFER Agent Processing/ Verification Officer
Mr. Evans Williams.
STAATS LOTERIJ CLAIMS DEPARTMENT.
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAM.
Nederlandse Staatsloterij
Postbus 33345902 RH Venlo,
Nederlandse.
TEL: 0031.619-703-948
FAX: 0031-847-53-9200
Email: ClaimLot@aim.com
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Kate Ghoi,
Public Relation Officer.

www.staatsoterij

Ah the good old "Hang Seng Bank" has written to me again.

I have lost track of how many times I have received messages from people purporting to work for them, offering me access to an unclaimed account.

Were these mails to be true, the bank would be positively awash with unclaimed accounts.

Thanks for taking your time to read this e-mail.

My name is Mr. Song Li le I work with the Hang Seng Bank. Although you might be apprehensive about my email as we have not met before,There is the sum of $19,500,000.00 in my bank"Hang Seng Bank", Hong kong.

There were no beneficiaries stated concerning these funds which means no one would ever come forward to claim it.

That is why I ask that we work together so as to have the sum transferred out of my bank into your account. Should you be interested please send me your:-

1. Full names,
2. private phone number,
3. current residential address,
4. occupation

Regards,

Mr. Song Li