British Lottery Scam

BEING A NATURAL SKEPTIC, I EMAILED THIS "UK NATIONAL LOTTERY" AND ASKED THEM IF THERE WAS ANY AGENCY THAT I COULD CONTACT IN THIS COUNTRY OR IN HIS TO VERIFY THAT THIS WAS NOT A SCAM. A "MR. DANIEL SMITH" ASSURED ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS LEGIT. THE EMAILS,BY THE WAY, WERE FULL OF TYPO'S AND MISSPELLINGS! ANYWAY,I RESPONDED BY SENDING HIM THIS VERY WEB PAGE WHICH SHOWS THAT THE "BRITISH WEB LOTTERY" HAS THE VERY SAME ADDRESS IN LIVERPOOL,UNITED KINGDOM THAT THE "UK NATIONAL LOTTERY" USES!!!
THANK HEAVENS THAT THIS WEBSITE EXISTS TO SAVE HARD WORKING PEOPLE FROM BEING SCAMMED BY THIEVES!!

mailto:vittoriofoundation_dept@yahoo.it
This is the contact email they gave me, so track it down if you can. this has got to stop.

I fell for this scam like alot of you.
I feel like a real fool
Thenks for this web site I didn't send any $
Try to let as many others know about these scams.

I also received a letter of notification of winning with a check. I was very suspicious, thinking they might get my personal info through the cancelled check. Anyway, I called the # and a man answered. No automated system, no receptionist, which made me more suspicious. I asked the guy if the company had a website and he said they didn't that was a dead giveaway. Anyway I googled " Apex financial, Inc. Lottery and found your site. Thank god for u guys, keep up the good work! Can we report this to the FBI or some other government agency???

i am also get e_mail from Sweepstakes program held .( i dont know
if this real or no let me know _
he say :

We happily announce to you the draw (#556) of the BRITISH ONLINE
PROMOTION, online Sweepstakes program held on 12th JUNE 2007 .Your
e-mail address attached to ticket number: 56445623548 with Serial
number 2663/11 drew the lucky numbers: bonus 04).Which subsequently won
you the lottery in the 2nd category.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of 250,000
pounds (Two hundred Fifty Thousand pounds sterling) in cash credited to
file KTU/9023118308/03.This is from a total cash prize of 1,000,000,00
poundsshared amongst the first four (4) lucky winners in this category
All participants for the online version were selected randomly from
World Wide Web sites through computer draw system and extracted from
over 100,000 unions, associations, and corporate bodies that are listed
online. This promotion takes place every month

Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European
booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in your play
coupon.In view of this, your 250,000 Pounds (Two hundred and Fifity
thousand pounds sterling) would be released to you by any of our
courier department.Our agent will immediately commence the process to
facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact him/her.

For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information
confidential till your claim is processed and your money remitted to
you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.This is part of
our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted
abuse of this program. Please be warned !!!

To file for your claim, please contact our affiliate shipping/payment
agent:

TERRY WHITE (Mr.)n
E mail:bpclaimsagent@yahoo.co.uk
TEL: +447094689244

WITH YOUR ORDER NUMBER:BIPL/kk/657252

Hi my name is brian i just got sent 1 off these emails there a lady going by the name of maria newton i live in Australia and she sent me all the info including a affdivited of the high courts and then i looked up this barrister name and this com up

Funny thing, I went through with everything they asked and I received a check for close to 2 million dollars. That was a month ago. The check cleared and was okay. I bought a house and have had no problems with my bank or the lottery that I never entered. Maybe they screwed up, I was extremely poor before, but the British lottery company made me rich. Am I the only one?

Yes, Check this out People Around The World. Received a letter stating I have won Big Time. Guess What and from Whom! PARAMOUNT INTERNATIONAL LOTTO-HEAD OFFICE 5564 CLEMENTE STRASSE S.L. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS-FROM; THE DESK OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR FREE LOTTO PROMOTION. Never been in any lotto games never brought any tickets But yet says I have won and was held on March 30th 2007 in third prizes category!For the sum of US $85,000.00(Eighty Five Thousand Dollars only) in cash credited to file: ML658200K. Now The Thing is they send you a check from some sort of FINANCIAL SPONSOR WHO THEN WILL HELP PAY FOR YOUR TAXES IN ORDER TO GET YOUR PAYMENT, and says you have till May 29th 2007 or ALL FUNDS WILL BE RETURN TO PARAMOUNT INTERNATIONAL LOTTO AS UNCLAIMED! They want you to cash there check and make money out of you. If you all out there received any of this bullshit! S T O P !!!! . I DID A WHOLE LOT OF INVESTAGATIONS ON THINGS LIKE THIS AND I'M VERY SORRY FOR THOSE WHO WAS CAUGHT INTO THIS SCAM RINGS THAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD. you all can stop this by receiving and CHECKS THOUGH MAIL ADDRESSED, LOOK IT UP ONLINE, OR THEN TAKE IT TO YOUR POST MASTER IN YOUR AREA SO THEY CAN TRACK THIS DOWN. WE ARE GOING TO CATCH YOU ALL OUT THERE FOR RIPPING PEOPLE OFF WATCH OUT. YOU WILL NOT GET FAR. FROM A MILLICIOUS CONCERN CITIZEN WHO CARES ALOT.

hey people today is 2007 and we still resiving those e-mails? when will it finnish?
my first letter confirmation of a lucky numbers came from spain. We had some problems with the many at that time,so the summe of 875436 euros was just perfict to pay back all bils and buy the house finnaly. when I found similar web site through google I started to cry . Naw I have resived 2 more letter from similar lottory and I am getting angry every time, If I see one of them I'll kill he I promise

I recieved a winning lotto letter stating i won 85.500 and there will be 5,301 taken out for a sponsors commission. which would leave me with 80,199.00 left. I was told to csah the check of 2,992.75 and send 2,831.00 back to them via western union. i deposited the money in my account but yet all alone in my head i was thinking is it real or is it fake. So something made me contact the FBI which i recieved help. I just thank GOD i did not send that money because i would have been held responsible for every cent.

I just got a check for 1998.75. I almost fell for it. I did call the number though. No Answer. Thats when I knew it was a fake. I am so grateful for this site. I am now relieved to know its not just me. Thank Yoy everyone for taking the time to investigate this matter. I totally believe in God and they will get theirs!

received a pretty letter and real looking check for $2992.75 suggesting i keep it away from public notice for seurity reasons,wanting me to quickly contact a canadian phone # and send a check for $2831,00 with future promises of a additional
$80,199.00
LOOKS LIKE A DUCK,SOUNDS LIKE A DUCK,QUACKS LIKE A DUCK, DONT BE DUCKED

Are any people who recieved the United British Lotto checks in or around the Cincinnati, Ohio area? If so please email me brian22277@aol.com thanks for your help

So far, I have won the most money ($750,000) of anyone out there. Mycheck is for $4,700.46. The issuing bank is American National Bank in Omaha, NE. Thank goodness they don't have my present married name. And thank goodness we are internet users, so we check on a lot of stuff. The signor on my letter is Edward Growings, Chief Finalcial Officer, Ph.D. (hah!) There was not a return address on the envelope or letterhead for British American World Lottery. I have had phone calls in the past with that foreign-sounding voice and they do become angry when you question them. I have told them that the phone call is being recorded and they hang up. Be content with what God has given you, whether you be financially desperate or are in great need. He will bless you his way, not the world's way. Nothing from nothing breeds nothing.

Im from germany i receive the same thang like u people they toll me i have won 2 million and 500,000 thousand.

hahaha i started laughing and screamin i have won " i have won in yellin situasion. i wrote what they told me and

direct send the stuff now guess what???? huh exactly i have another e-mail address so i open it and saw another mail from thses suckaz told me i have won ooohhh stuff i just took a look about the prize and it was the sa 2 million and 500,000 thousand i was scared look to the top iwas the same serial no" ref no" and also the same batch no.

Thats was really clear for me these suckaz wanna made me foul. DONT STRUST THEM DELETE THOSE STUFF ; THEY PAY NOTHING AND I HAVE HEARD YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOURE MONEY WHEN THEY TELL U SEND YOUR PASSPORF FOTO AND YOURE BANK NUMBER:

WHICH WAY IS THIS WORLD GOING TO ???

Hello People!!!!!!!,
Be advised that these idiots change their tricks everyday. They also read these comments. Therefore, never fooled with this kind of WWWWWWWWWWW Notification , You Have Won. Sometimes they asked you to activate an account you need to deposit 1000 Pound Sterling. And then they deposit the winning check into your account, after that, you can trasper this money to any account.

Just be careful.

From: "briti lottery" Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION ,
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:35:11 +0200

British Lottery Headquarters:
Customer Service
33 YATCH BASIN MARINA OFFICES,
UPON TYNE NEWCASTLE .LONDON

Attn

Batch: 14/211/0374
Ref: BTL/311OXI/02

WINNING NOTIFICATION
We happily announce to you the draw of the British lottery programs programs held in London, Your e-mail address attached, to ticket number: 694 75600545 721 with Serial number: 886/04 drew the lucky numbers:01-6-2-13-35-17, which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category.You are therefore, been approved to claim a total sum of £2,000.000.00(Two Million Pounds Only) in cash credited to file RPC/9080115322/44. This is from a total cash prize of £125 million pounds sterlings.

This year Lottery Program Jackpot is the largest ever for British Lottery, The estimated 125 million jackpot would be the sixth-biggest in U.K. history.The biggest was the 363 million pounds sterlings jackpot that went to two winners in Jan 2006 drawing of The Big Game, Mega Millions' predecessor. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in Europe as indicated in our play coupon. In view of this, your £2,000.000.00(Two Million Pounds Only)would be released to you by our affiliate bank in UK.

Our agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds to you as soon as you make contact with him.

All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 companies.This promotion takes place annually.

To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent with the below details for processing of your claims.

MR,Kenneth kuba
Email: kennethkuba@yahoo.co.uk
PHONE:44 703 189 4273
PHONE: 44 703 189 4275

Call him on phone immedialty you recieve this mail so that he secure your file and give you the procedure on how the fund will be remited to your account.

To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference/batch numbers in any correspondences with us or our designated agent.

Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program.Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.

Sincerely,
Mr.PAUL BILL.
Zonal Coordinator

Warning!!!: Fraudulent emails are circulating that appear to be beging Britsih National Lottery addresses, but are not from The British Lottery.
PLEASE REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO :
CUSTOMER CARE/COMPLAINTS DEPT:kennethkuba@yahoo.co.uk
LAST WINNERS ON BRITISH NATIONAL LOTTERY ONLINE GAME.

Copyright © 1994-2006 The British National Lottery Inc.
All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guideline

Hi,I just thought it was my turn,since I spend alot of my time ,trying to help others in things and ways,to get better in life.I thought that t was Blessing from God .Knowing how much I pray about God sending,me mines in due time.As,for myself Ichose to catch up on bills,helpingout a couple of unwed mothers,with new babies.My letter said that I had a choice to keep my $1995or,send it back. So,I cashed the check,and paid mnybills.THIS FATE ASS ,LOTTERY CAME FROM WANT THEY CALLED SKYDUTCH LOTTERY

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%%%%%%%$$$$$$$$$$$$$$hey...smbody there in uk,pliz help me out of this...three days back got a mailthat i won the UK NATIONAL LOTERRY ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES INT PROGRAM...the dead line for claiming the prize is on 12th sept.
they,re saying my documents ave been transferred to AIRMAX COURIER SERVICE.....WANT to know whether any kind of this airmax express is valid or not...

pliz email ur advice to me soon...

I just got one of those dumb things in the mail today too. The amount showed through the envelope where the window is for my mailing address. I already knew it was shady just from that. Why would anyone advertise that? Also, the bank the check was from was located in New York (USA), while the letter came from Canada, stating I had won the British lottery. Riiiight. Well, I thought about going to cash the $2994.45 check at a check cashing place as someone else had mentioned, but- if the check is fraudulent and they do cash it, when they find out, they will post your name in their store saying that you cashed a fraudulent check and for the other associates to watch out for you. Remember, they do not know that you received this thing in the mail and have no idea, the just see that you are trying to cash a fraudulent check. So basically, you are robbing the place thousands of dollars. And obviously, that is illegal and you COULD very well go to jail for that if they catch you. So, really, what can you do with the stupid check? I thought about going to my bank and asking about it...but I'm sure it will be worthless.

Dear reader,

I'd like also to share my experience to this email lottery scam. Please observe the style of this people, they all similar. I think there is only one making it. Below is the email sent to me:

From: "NATIONAL LOTTERY" Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Subject: IR/9420X2/68
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:46:21 +0000

The National Lottery

EURO MILLIONS PROMO/PRIZE:DEPARMENT
Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland(Customer Services)
Ref: IR/9420X2/68
Batch: 074/05/ZY369
FINAL WINNING NOTIFICATION:
We are pleased to notify you the draw of the EURO MILLIONS
PROMO/PRIZE:DEPARMENT Online Sweepstakes International Lottery Program held on
Friday,August 25th 2006.
Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from
a pool of over 25,000 names of distinguished professionals drawn from
Europe,America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, MiddleEast,parts of
Africa, and North & South America as part of our international promotions
programme conducted annually to encourage prospective overseas entries. We
hope with part of your prize awards, you will take part in our
subsequent lottery jackpots.
The result of our computer draw selected your name and email address
attached to eticket number: 56475600545188 with Serial number 5368/02
drew the lucky numbers:,, ,,,(4,12,13,22,37,39)with lucky bonus number(1),
which subsequently won you the lottery in the 1st category i.e.5 1 star
Category.
You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of
â..1,350,000(One Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euro) in cash credited
to file KTU/9023118308/03.This is from a total cash prize shared
amongst the first Six (6) lucky winners in this category i.e.5+1 star
Category
Your prize award has been insured in your name and is ready for claims.
To begin your claims therefore, you are advised to expeditiously
contact our licensed and accredited claim agent for Overseas Lottery Winners
within a period of 21 days (date of this email inclusive) for the
processing of your winning and remittance to your designated bank account
after all statutory obligations have been satisfactorily dispensed with.
This promotion takes place weekly. Please note that your lucky winning
number falls within our European booklet representative office in
Europe as indicated in your play coupon. In view of this, your
â..1,350,000(One Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euro) would be
released to you by any of our payment offices in Europe.
Please be informed that claims not processed within the stipulated
period may be forfeited to the pool without further notice.
Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate
the release of your funds as soon as you contact him. You may wish to
establish contact via email with the particulars presented below citing
the batch and reference numbers to this letter between the hours of
8.00am 7.30pm on Monday through Friday.To file in for your
claims,contact:

Overseas Claims Unit
Irish Lottery Fiduciary
Contact Person: Dr Mark Dulle

Email: drmarkdulle@yahoo.com
Phone: +44 702 406 8681
+44 702 406 8099
+44 702 406 8129
+44 702 406 8131
CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is
intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain
information that is privileged, confidential and prohibited from
unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended
recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution or copying of
this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in
error, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of
the original message.

Copyright Ã.Å 1994-2006 The National Lottery Inc.
All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guidelines .
Payment Processing Form
Ref Number:

TicketNumber:

TicketNumber:

Details Of Beneficiary
Full Names: (Surname First):

Address:

Country:
Telephone:

Gender:
Marital Status:
Age:

Occupation:

Annual Income:
Email Address:

Amount Won:

Prefered Method Of Payment:
NB:For instant payment,this above form most be filled and sent to the
IRISH NATIONAL LOTTERY claims officer
Dr Mark Dulle
Email: drmarkdulle@yahoo.com
I HEREBY DECLARE I AM THE BONAFIDE OWNER/USER OF THE WINNING EMAIL
ADDRESS ,THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN ABOVE ARE VALID,THAT I HAVE NEVER
RECIEVED ANY PAYMENT FROM THE NATIONAL LOTTERY NOR HAS ANY OF MY RELATIVES
FILED A CLAIM ON MY BEHALF.I HEREBY GIVE AUTHORISATION FOR THE IMMEDIATE
RELEASE OF MY PRIZE WITH THE INFORMATION GIVEN ABOVE.

Å Copyright 1994-2006 The Irish National Lottery Inc.

________________________________________________________________________
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From: Lotto Manager – Mr. Gabriel Smith
South African 2010 World cup Bid lottery Award
Lottery Headquarters: 31, Briton
Court Carlton East Gate
Batch: (13/26/DC36).

CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR WINNING.

We happily announce to you the draw of South African 2010 World cup Bid lottery Award International programs held in Zurich, Switzerland. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: (B9665 75604546 199) with! Serial number (97560) drew the winning: (60/84/27/17/36), which subsequently on you the lottery award in the 2nd category.

Your name have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$ (1,000.000) (One million United States Dollars) in cash credited to file (KPC/9030108308/03). This is from a total cash prize of US$(100,000,000) Million dollars, shared among the first 100 Hundred and lucky winners in this category worldwide. Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our lottery booklet representative office in South Africa as indicate in the play coupon.

In view of this, your U.S ($1,000,000) (One Million United States Dollars) would be released to you by our Agent immediately he commences the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact him. Also your claim included with free flight ticket and one month hotel reservation in one of the five star hotels.

All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and extracted from over (100.000) companies and individual emails address. The lottery program took place to promote South Africa (2010 world cup award). For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims are processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted Abuse of this program by some unscrupulous elements.

(Please be warned)
To file for your claim, please contact our agent immediately, you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund, his contact information is as!

Name: Mr. Louis Bogani.
Direct Line: (+27-76-134-5280)
E-mail: louisbogani@classicmail.co.za

Please be informed that all winning must be claimed on or before 30 days of this Notification, To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please quote your reference /batch numbers in any correspondences with us or our designated agent.

Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program that has successfully won this competition.
Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.
Signed: President Nelson Mandela (chairman)
Molefi OLIPHANT (President)
Chief Operations Officer
Albert MOKOENA
Chief Executive Officer
Danny JORDAAN.
N.B/Call our Agent for your claim, do not miss this opportunity.
Thank you for your co-operation
Mr. Gabriel Smith

(Zonal Co-coordinator).

be carefull of spam mails of congratulation!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

UNITED KINGDOM LOTTERY HEADQUARTERS.
THE OAKROOM LOUNGE.
PICCADILLY LONDON. W1B 0BH.

The National Lottery
P O Box 1010
Liverpool, L70 1NL
UNITED KINGDOM
(Customer Services)

Ref: UK/9420X2/68
Batch: 074/06/ZY369

AWARD WINNING NOTIFICATION:

We happily announce to you the draw (#1001) of the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY,
online Sweepstakes International program held on 20th March2006 and was officially announce 22th March 2006.

Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 56475600545188 with Serial number 5368/02 drew the lucky numbers: 10-12-13-17-31-37(bonus ball no.44), which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category i.e match 6.You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of £1,440,772(One
million,four hundred and fourty thousand,seven hundred and seventy two pounds sterlings) in cash credited to file KTU/9023118308/03.

This is from a total cash prize of £2,881,544 shared amongst the first two (2)jackpot lucky winners in this category i.e Match 6.All participants for the online version were selected randomly from World Wide Web sites through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000 unions,associations,
and corporate bodies that are listed online which are America,Africa, Asia, Australia,Europe, Middle East, and Oceania.

This promotion takes place weekly.Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our AFRICAN booklet representative office in SOUTH AFRICA as indicated in your play coupon.In view of this,You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of £1,440,772(One million,four hundred and fourty thousand,seven hundred and seventy two pounds sterlings)would be
released to you by of our payment offices in AFRICA.

Our AFRICAN agents will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact them.For security reasons,
you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.

This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program.Please be warned.To file for your claim, please contact our FIDUCIARY agent:

MR,Smith Hamilton

Email:(lotteryclaimofficedept@yahoo.co.uk)
(unitedkingdomlotteryofficedept@yahoo.co.uk)

PHONE:+447031870180

Yours faithfully,

Mrs,Jennifer Dave.

Online coordinator for UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

Copyright © 1994-2006 The United Kindgom National Lottery Inc.
All rights reserved. Terms of Service - Guideline

BELOW ARE THE SPONSORS OF THIS PROGRAM

Dr. P. Swier (CEO), Mr. Gerald Markson (Manager Foreign Operations), Mr. Franklyn Van Der Weijden (Manager Domestic Banking Operations), Dr. James Williams (Director International Credit Department), Mrs. Lonni K Anderson (Legal Representative), Mrs. Lyudmyla Marchukova(Regional Manager), Mr. Stephen Boer (Chairman), Mr. Chris Moritz(International Relation Officer).

Be carefull of spam mails of congratulation!!!

i recieved a letter today along with a check saying i won european lottery i thought because i enter alot of sweepstakes maybe i did win they also sent a check for 4750.00 the number they gave is (705)770-2159 mine had no batch numbers or anything talked about here my contacts name is susan wiley when i called the number sue sounded like an indian lady she told me to deposit the check then send 2750.00 to a maria lo1712 amarault st. ne my check was the united states army federal credit union and had watermark also said cashiers check at bottom left. i am a single mom of 4 kids and yes i was dumb enough to deposit the check in a brand new account because i was to poor to open an account before they have the check on hold for 11 days so i havent spent any of the money or sent anyone anything. but i guess i got scammed. I even contacted an investment broker to invest my 250,000 winnings. how embarrassing. I thought i was smarter than that. im almost to embarressed to call the bank and tell them i may have been scammed what would happen if i just let the money sit there and never touched it or if i just tell her that i changed my mind about opening the acct. i feel like an idiot having to tell them i think i got scammed the promotions managers name on my letter is mr. donald holmes. spelling and grammar in the letter are perfect so they are getting better. i cant believe they have the nerve to use the united states army federal credit union.

My 16 year old daughter just got a check for $2900. It is a good thing she is on a summer trip because I opened it first. Sad to rip off a kid who works part time for minimum wage!!
THANKS for this post, saved me a trip to see a lawyer.