Complaint Review: UNITED KINGDOM LOTTERY E-MAILS

I have been receiving a lot of e-mails stating that I have been randomly selected to receive lottery winnings in the British lottery in the United Kingdom.

I know that this is not true because I receive about 2 or 3 different e-mails per day stating that I've won the British lottery and that I should contact them. I believe that this is a big scam because the only way that they'll release the amount that has been won is if you send them money to do so.

Here is a copy of one of the e-mails.




THE LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
Volkswagen Automobiles,
22 Garden Close, Stamford Lincs, PE9 2YP,
London, United Kingdom
OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION

This is to inform you that you have been selected for a cash prize of 150,000(One Hundred And Fifty Thousand Great British Pounds) and a brand new Volkswagen Car; International programs held on the 27th of July 2007 in London, The United Kingdom.

Description Of Volkswagen Car to be Shipped to you.(Shipped to you Free):
BRAND: Fifth Edition
MODEL: 2006 Model
COLOUR: Metallic Blue
ENGINE TYPE: 1973cc 4-cylinder
POWER: 145bhp
TRANSMISSIONS: Adaptive Automatic Transmission
FUEL: 29.1mpg (combined

The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system(s) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world.

The Volkswagen Car Promotional Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This lottery is the 3rd of its kind and we intend to sensitize the public.
To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact your claims officer through our accredited Prize Transfer agent as stated below:
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Mr. Gary Freeman,
22 Garden Close, Stamford, Lincs, PE92YP,
London, United Kingdom

E-mail:volkswagenpaycenter6@yahoo.com
Phone Number: +447925596301
Fax Number: +448704714676

Time to call (8am to 6pm london time)
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contact him, please provide him with your secret pin code x7pwyz2007 and your reference number VM:12052007/21.You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:

Claims Requirements:
1.Name in Full:
2.Address:
3.Sex:
4.Nationality:
5.Marital Status:
6.Age:
7.Next Of Kin:
8.Occupation:
9.Phone/Fax:
10.Present Country:
11.Amount won:
12.Pin Number
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If you do not contact your claims agent within 7 working days of this notification,your winnings would be revoked. Winners are advised to keep their winning details/information from the public to avoid fraudulent claim (IMPORTANT) pending the transfer/claim by Winner.
*Winners under the age of 18 are automatically disqualified.
*Staff of the Volkswagen Company are not to partake in this Car Promotional Lottery.

I congratulate you on your winning and encourage you to make Judicious use of your prize.

Accept my hearty congratulations once again!
With Best Regards,

Mrs. Destine Rob.
Lottery Coordinator
ATT WINNER!!!



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