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2 years, 7 months ago

i got a email from e lottery syndicate saying i won over a million dallars and ineed to email this adress claims-dep01@live.hk

is this for real
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ferg2kk | 2 years, 7 months ago
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I am in agreement, do not answer this message. Delete the email and block the sender.

As for proof, do not ask for any. If this is a scam, then they will use that dialog to manipulate you. Odds are good it is a scam and they expect most people to never respond. So by responding them, they get one step closer to stealing your money or identity. And if you respond, then it confirms that there is a human at your email address and you will be inviting more spam.

--- Excerpt from Hoax Slayer Lottery Scam page ---

Lottery scams are one of the most common types of fraudulent email currently hitting inboxes. Be wary of unsolicited email that informs you that you have won a large sum of money in an international lottery. This is a common Internet scam. There is no lottery and no prize. Those who initiate a dialogue with the scammers by replying to the lottery scam emails will eventually be asked for advanced fees to cover expenses associated with delivery of the supposed "winnings". They may also become the victims of identity theft.

--- End Excerpt ---

Please do not fall for this manipulative scam.

PS: This is very similar to an answer I gave to a different question.

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rob1981 | 2 years, 7 months ago
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It's not for real. It's a common email scam. Delete the message and don't reply to the person.

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ematlosz | 2 years, 7 months ago
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antihero | 2 years, 7 months ago
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If this is a joke, great. If not, don't answer! You did not win a million dollars in a lottery you did not enter. That is all!

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lilyloretta | 2 years, 7 months ago
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Have you heard of or seen this email address before?

Have you entered any lottery-type competitions online recently?

Is the email worded properly, using the correct grammar and containing absolutely NO spelling mistakes?

If the answer to all, or indeed ANY of the above is NO, then you need to please realise that these scams are everywhere and they will ask you for your bank details, then take your money.

It's as simple as that - never be naive about these things.
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