Is this a lottery scam?

Question

I have received an email from [e-mail]... named Anna Marthin.

She told me that I was selected for a cash prize of 50,000 pounds. And she asked me to list my contacts. I am not sure if she is a swindler? MAYBE! Have you also received this kind of emails ever?

Answer 1

Yes, it's a scam... you have to enter a contest/lottery to win one, right?

Answer 2

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 3

Total scam. If you didn't enter, you can't win.  

Answer 4

Yes, it's a scam.

Answer 5

If you did not participate in any lotto, then don't expect that someone will just give away money to you >> big scam

Answer 6

yes it is a scam

just delete it ASAP

don't give them any info at all especially your contacts

or financial info