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To: scion who wrote (18758)	2/12/2007 5:21:29 PM
From: StockDung	Read Replies (2) of 19428

THE SPAM A LOTT SCAM Warning over bogus win emails Exclusive by Donna Watson 12 February 2007 A NEW internet scam is conning people by telling them they've won the National Lottery. One message seen by the Record told the recipient they had "been approved to claim a total sum of £250,000". They then asked for their full name and address, sex, age, occupation, phone number and mobile number. After that, they will get another message asking for an administration fee before any cash can be claimed. Similar cons have centred on fake Spanish and European lotteries in the past. But police have warned: "If you didn't enter, you couldn't have won." Now there are fears the new scam could catch out thousands of UK Lotto players. A spokesman for the Office of Fair Trading's Scambusters team said: "A legitimate lottery would never ask you to send such details to claim a prize. "They often use artificial deadlines to pressure you into replying more quickly. "Every year in the UK fake lottery scams cost consumers millions." The email seen by the Record was passed on to Strathclyde Police, who are now investigating. A spokeswoman said: "If anyone receives unsolicited mail or is unsure of the origin, the best option is simply not to open it and delete it immediately. "Never give out passwords or personal details. A spokesman for Lottery company Camelot said: "We are aware there are many organisations that attempt to obtain payment or personal details electronically from people under a variety of pretexts. "If any individual believes they are a victim of crime, they should contact their local police."

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