I received a e-mail from the yahoo international lottery saying I won a lot of money. Is this on the up and u

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I received a e-mail from the yahoo international lottery saying I won a lot of money. Is this on the up and u

Answer 1

It sure is. Just send them all your personal financial information and you'll be rich in no time. NOT! Just kidding. It's just another scam. I actually have a lot of fun with the Nigerian scams. I usually exchange at least 3 emails with them before they give up. I ask them for their personal financial information, promising to deliver their percentage when I get the money. Their responses are pretty funny. I also tell them that they 'were wise' to choose me as their partner in this endeavor. So go ahead and s***w with them. Just don't tell them anything.

Answer 2

It is a scam.  But have fun with them if you want.  Check this site for ideas on how to fight back.  It is FUNNY!

http://www.thescambaiter.com/

Answer 3

This sounds like a scam. There is no such thing as a "Yahoo Lottery."

Sadly, you'll find many phishers pose as lotteries or special contests in order to get you to give them your personal information and/or money. Remember that legitimate lotteries will never ask for your information via email, will never require payment to receive awards, and will require active participation on your part (you'll never have a legitimate lottery contact you about a "surprise" lottery that you happened to win without your prior entry).

I would advise you not to respond in any way to this message. Instead, I would contact Yahoo's security team as they would likely be interested in stopping such fraudulent emails from being sent. Look in Yahoo's help pages for more information on their anti-fraud policies.

I hope this helps!

Answer 4

SCAM, same as the UK lottery that everyone else wins.

Answer 5

Sorry friend but there is no Microsoft, Yahoo or other e-mail lottery, it's a scam do not answer do not give personal information.The following sites give more information

http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/nigeri...

http://www.thescambaiter.com/forum/showt...

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/email-lottery...

.Also If you go to the following site you will get some info on ID theft www.identity-theft.org.uk the iinternet is safe enough if you are careful but please answer nothing that you are doubtful about.Good Luck and be careful