Wednesday, October 21, 2009

UK lotto email scam?

I got one of those "you've won the uk lotto" emails and i thought i would reply just to see what happened but i filled out their verification form thing and now i'm worried that i could possibly have my identity stolen and what not.





CLAIMS RELEASE/ VERIFICATION FORM


1.Full Name___________________________


2.Full Address_________________________


3.Marital Status_______________________


4.Occupation_________________________


5.Age_______________________________


6.Sex_______________________________


7.Nationality_________________________


8.Country Of Residence________________


9.Telephone Number___________________


10.Fax Number_______________________


11.Ticket Number______________________


12.Reference Number___________________


13.Batch Number______________________


*thats what i filled out.





have i gone too far or am i still ok?

UK lotto email scam?
Obviously you know this is a SCAM. Thankfully you did not divulge any banking details, however the scammers have got a lot of your personal information. Check out the below website for further information and how to prevent fraud and what to do if you have given such information.


http://www.hoax-slayer.com/email-lottery...


http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/lo...
Reply:You don't get anything for nothing, it's a scam do not answer do not give personal information. The iinternet is safe enough if you are careful but please answer nothing that you are doubtful about.Good Luck and be careful
Reply:they still have your name address maritle status age and telephone number thats enough for them to fo a search on you and get vredit, passports etc these people are really clever sonetimesall they need is your address and name and they can doall sorts





dont be so gullible next time cause you dont no who started this scam these people are clever and the clever they are the more dangereous they are
Reply:yea..u gave out too much info buddy...they can literally stalk you now by sending you emails about it but dont worry your alrite its just tht theyre probably are going to be bugging you alot about it
Reply:dont even bothering to open them delete them right away i do and i never give out any info to anyone i dont know be safe junk them
Reply:As long as you havent given them any bank details you should be ok. But even the info you supplied could be enough to commit indentity fraud using your details. My advice would be vigilant check your bank account, also get a copy of your credit record to check theres nothing untoward going on.
Reply:Silly boy. Inform your bank and get your account changed. Change your e mail and telephone number.
Reply:Nothing on there would worry me.No bank details and that's the main thing.Just might mean you will gets loads of spam mail.Might get some crap phone calls as well,do as well to block them.Don't worry,but be more careful in the future.


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