Friday, April 13, 2007

Scam Email to Avoid

I got this scam email from an unknown source. If you ever get this email, dont' be greedy. Ignore it or you regret on what you have done. There is no such thing as free lunch out there. See email below:
From: "Western Union Money Transfer"
Subject: Western Union Fund Confirmation Needed:

REF: 57
Dear Sir/Madam
There is an issue with the Western Union Money Transfer in the amount of $500,000.00USD directed in cash credited to file KTU/ 9023118308/03. at the owner of this email address. The UK NATIONAL LOTTERY UK OFFICE contacted us for your transaction a couple of ours ago.

They said that they choose to send it to an email address instead of a name. We are unable to complete a transfer directed at an email address, so we require some more information in order to complete this transfer.

In order to resolve this problem, please call our offices at 0044-703-1832-705 or at this email via Western Union Solicitors Fund Verification Department: customer.validations@yahoo.co.uk

As soon as this information is received, your payment will be made to you in a Certified Bank Draft or wired to your nominated bank account directly from The Western Union Transfering Bank as soon as you comply with the requirements . When calling or emailing , please use reference number 250-153 for our mutual convenience.

THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER. OFFICE UK BRANCH.

Sincerely,
Mrs Julie W.Reymers
Western Union Payments.

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