What's the weirdest product pitch or most transparent attempt at a scam that showed up in your mailbox today? Here's mine:
Dear Beneficiary,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the
Lottery Winners International programs held on the
14th APRIL, 2004. Your e-mail address attached to
ticket number 370982217413-7240 with serial number
4708-325 drew lucky numbers 2-34-28-13-41 which
consequently won in the 1st category, you have
therefore been approved for a lump sum pay of One
Million five hundred thousand United States Dollars
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that
you keep your winning information confidential until
your claims has been processed and your money Remitted
to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid
double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program
by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer
ballot system drawn from over 20,000 companies and
30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from
all over the world. This promotional program takes
place every three year. This lottery was promoted and
sponsored by Ted Turner, Jesse Jackson, Ken Evoy, Bill
Gate, we hope with part of your winning you will take
part in our next year USD50 million international
lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our
financial agent MRs. ANGELA THOMPSON of the, Prime
Golden Trust Agency Email:
angelathompson@lahaonline.com
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than
31st of AUGUST 2004,
2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will be
included in the next
stake. Please note, in order to avoid unnecessary
delays and complications, please remember to quote
your reference number and batch numbers in all
correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any
change of address do inform our agent as soon as
possible.
Congratulations once more from the members of Prime
Golden Trust Agency staff and thank you for being part
of our promotional program.
Sincerely yours,
LINDA FULLMAN (MS.)
Lottery Coordinator