Is yahoo/msn Microsoft windows lottery promotion some sort of a scam?

Question

Is yahoo/msn Microsoft windows lottery promotion some sort of a scam?

Answer 1

i just tell them to keep the money they going to need it when i turn then in to the cyber police

Answer 2

Every one else has already said it, but if you want another opinion, yes, it's a scam. As a basic rule of thumb, if you didn't enter, you didn't win.Don't bother answering, just delete it.

Answer 3

Yes, they just use the big names to make it look more official, if you are that concerned or assuming it is e-mail that company using the e-mail on their website.

Hope this helps.

Dan

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

well: yes it is according to "Security " and Yahoo IP

Answers Computers & Internet should block Lottery also

Myself would ask them please just discontinue their Lottery I suggest

that we should report in these Bulk Mails if any recieved remember

put checkmarks into sender's inbox and click delet removing

Bulk & Trash from Storage Qouta Bins every 15minutes

Answer 6

It's a total scam, ignore it. The only way that you will win any sort of lottery prize is if you actually buy a ticket!!!

Answer 7

I just reply back to them by saying..its ok i already £7535 billion of my own

Answer 8

Yep, loads of people have received these e.mails, just ignore/delete them, its a scam!!