I got email from "UK National Lottery Sweepstakes' International" telling me:i won £1.000.000.Is this fake?

Question

"From the Desk of,

Barrister. Howard Green.

The Attorney/Director International Remittance Dept,

May 1st, 2008.

Bank to Bank Payment Guidelines of your Winnings of the Sum of £1,000,000 pounds.......

GUIDELINES:

Due to your present location and also due to the limited time you have to claim your winnings, you are required to send the payment for your winnings Cost of Transfer amounting to £545 Pounds sterling which is equivalent to 696 (EURO) through any Western Union Money Transfer Facility in your location to our account officer with the information below;

Account Officer's Name: Mrs. Christine Joseph.

Address: 1265 London Road, London, SW16 4up.

Country: United Kingdom........."

Answer 1

yep its a scam dont do it, anybody that asks for something to give you something is always a red flag. be carefull

Answer 2

Yes it is a scam and is fake.  Don't let anyone harass you for asking... It is better that you ask questions than to fall for the scam.

Answer 3

Yes its a scam ,they wouldnt ask you for money

Answer 4

yes because i got it several times.  Plus, you can't win unless you've actually entered.  If you really won it would say your full name

Answer 5

Let me ask you this....did you enter a UK lottery?  Yes, it's fake.  Anything legitimate wouldn't request money.