Millennium Scientific Computer Games Email Scam

Here's yet another example of a Lottery scam email that is hitting inboxes everywhere.

Unfortunately you did not really win a drawing by Millennium Scientific Computer Games, rather you are the target of a scam often referred to as a Lottery or Nigerian scam. Scams like this often lead to financial and identity theft. Learn more about Nigerian Scams here and learn more about identity theft here.

Following is the text of the scam email:

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From: manner760 bige [mailto:manner760@web.de]
Sent: 04/14/2008 10:36 AM
To: manner760@web.de
Subject: Your e-mail has won a prize

Dear Sir/Madam.

We wish to congratulate you over your email success in our computer balloting held on 7th April. This is a Millennium Scientific Computer Game in which email addresses were used. It is a promotional program aimed at encouraging internet users; therefore you do not need to buy ticket to enter for it. You have been approve f or the star prize of US $787:000:00 (Seven Hundred And Eighty Seven Thousand United State Dollars Only).

To claim your winning prize you are to contact the appointed agent as soon as possible for the immediate release of your winnings:

ZURICH SECURITY COMPANY S.A
E-mail infozurich1959@yahoo.com
Contact Person:- Dr Alanso Marco

Ref No:-EMSL/ 2008/April
Ticket No: - T W M T/1 800/806
Lucky No:- 07-13-31.54-640
Ser ial No: - MUO TI/82536

You must contact the appointed agent with your Full Names, Contact Telephone Numbers (Home, Office and Mobile Number and also Fax Number) via email to process the immediate payment of your prize.
The Validity period of the winnings is for 30 working days hence you are expected to make your claims immediately.
Once again congratulations !!!

Mrs.Sarah Elena Mariano.
(Program Executive Assistant)

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http://freemail.w eb.de/club/landingpage.htm/?mc=025555

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Any contact with the sender of this email could result in financial and identity loses. If you received an email like this, just delete it. If you have made contact with this person you may be at risk. You should immediately contact your local law enforcement agency and or financial institution for assistance if you provided ANY personal or financial information.

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