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Amsterdam Lottery Scam?
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Aug 24, 2004
 I was sent an e-mail reading I had won $550,000.00
Euro/Us $.I had to send them my name,address,and country I live in.They also said that they had compiled a sum of 300,000 e-mail address's and then it was down to 15,000 then out of that there were 5 grand prize winners mine included that had won 550,000 dollars.I also had to send them 450.00 US$ for a processing fee.Yeah right,like I would do that.I wrote this guy,Steve Morrison and told him that I would come to Amsterdam to personally deliver the processing fee and he wrote me right back and said that I could not come to this address without an appointment.LMAO!!!Have any of you all come across this guy?I have read 4 differant names so far.Mr. Abbey Martins,Steve Morrison,Mrs.Van Der Veen,and Mrs.Betty Van Hammer.I really think this is a scam,what do you all think?You can write me personally at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Reilly
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 | 05:21 PM
Yeah. I got this stuff also. Thought I'd play along until they asked for money or bank info. Did research on the internet and found this sight. Thanks for saving me the trouble.

Reilly
Paul
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Winona
in USA
 Member
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 | 04:47 PM
People, don't fall for it. Often in the midst of these scams you'll get a fake deposit which will then turn out to be fradulent, so even if you see someone who has "gotten their money", check back with them 6 mos later, and most likely they've lost everything.

Here's some info about lottery scams:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/intlalrt.htm
FTC Consumer Alert

http://www.fraudwatchinternational.com/internet/lottery.shtml
Fraud Watch International

http://419legal.org/pages.php?p=11
419legal.org's Guide to Lottery Scams
Winona
in USA
 Member
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 | 04:58 PM
Paul, we don't see you very much anymore! Glad I wasn't the only one whose dander got stirred up on that one.
stork in lieu of all other descriptions
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 | 07:31 PM
'And they all sayeth, "Is it I, master?" I hope not, Paul, I like reading your posts. Yes, Mr. Overstreet, there is a solution - purchase Spamkiller, or a similar program. You'll be amazed at the amount of garbage like these lottery scams that gets tossed out, not to mention the foreign porn sites that are everywhere. You get to pick what to retrieve, what to toss, and who are your friends, without anyone spying on your programs, files, etc. Good investment.
Citizen Premier
in spite of public outcry
 Member
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2005 | 10:20 PM
I get frequent calls that say "Congradulations you've been uniquely selected for a free vacation," but they never seem to know my name. Not so much a scam as sleazy marketing, though. Kinda like how the Union Tribune wants to give me free newspapers, and then charge 2.50 for the sunday paper.
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 | 06:43 AM
Oh, I've won at least 6 vacations to Vegas this year. It's quite fabulous. rolleyes
Bahram
in Iran
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 | 09:26 PM
I received such an offer by email just a week ago saying that I have won a prize of 750,000.00 US$ for 2006. Can anybody from Amsterdam confirm this address?
PCPOSTAL Incorporation
Bilderwijke,2456 AF Amsterdam
Netherlands.
Telefax:+31-84-715-3978
How such a big lottery is run by a small company with just one telefax no?
Nick
in USA
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 | 07:31 AM
What a coincidence! All of you guys are the 15 lucky winners! Why so skeptical? (just kidding)
I don't get these e-mails.
Winona
in USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 | 01:40 PM
Bahram, definately a hoax. I believe I had that one recently too, but have deleted it. Here's an example of another "winning notification" from the same scammer.
http://www.nymo.us/0/0022.html

Also, it is in the list of confirmed scams from the +31 code, at http://www.joewein.de/sw/419-phone-nl.htm#phone-nl
Winona
in USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 | 01:46 PM
Ooops, first link was the incorrect one, it is:
http://www.nymo.us/0/0023.html Note that the company address is different on some of the scam letters supposedly originating from the same company. Probably either non-existant or are maildrops.

If they've already scammed you, you can go to http://www.fraudaid.com/ they ,can point you in some of the right directions.

And, if you get an email from someone helping you reclaim any money lost, don't buy into it. That is often a followup to any scam. Even if they say they will take no money, it will usually come into play quickly.
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 | 01:58 PM
I get phone calls on my home voicemail.
We are excited to annouce that YOU have won a trip for 2, to LAS VEGAS, Nevada!
the daily phosdex
in Winona, MN
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 | 02:06 PM
Speaking of all those "promotional lotteries," you might want to read my "open letter to Show Cause" directed @ that crowd.

The which I decided to post in response to many similar such I've received.
Winona
in USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 | 02:28 PM
Good letter. One thing I would advise, though, is to not use that as a reply letter, and get involved in further communications with any of them. The reason being: from the website, they can see your name and quite likely, your location.

One thing I've learned from the work I do against these scammers is that they have amazing contacts, all over the world. You've got to be safe with these guys, a lot of them are also doing 419 and other scams.

Quite a few people, like George Makronalli, have been killed by people involved in 419 and lottery scams, so it's best to be way overcautious.
Cyb3rD0n_Architectus
in The Netherlands
 Member
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 | 05:40 PM
Well, we "Dutchies" make money out of everything. If people are stupid enough to pay...

Check the history books for references...
Rohman Yuliawan
in indonesia
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 | 11:22 PM
may i add one? smile
i got such email several times, including from some african ex-generals or so...my opinion is: dont ever believe in easy money!


Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 17:54:48 +0200
From:autopcpostal06@handbag.com Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book
Subject:PCPOSTAL INCORPORATION

PCPOSTAL INCORPORATION
Bilderwijke,2456 AF Amsterdam
Netherlands.
EMAIL:info_info@mmail.com
Telefax:+31-84-715-3978
REF:Ref:PC 679 ES 2 14
WINNING CODE:PCP 002871

ATTN:WINNER,

We happily announce to you the draw of the Pcpostal Lottery
International
programs held on the 26th of April 2005 in Netherlands.Your e-mail
address
attached to winning code raspberryCP 002871 with Ref raspberryC 679 ES 214, which
consequently
won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump
sum
pay out of Euro 550,000.000 ( Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euro )

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 and also safe guarding both our firm and winners
from
fraudulent practices.All participants were selected through a computer
ballot
system drawn from over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email
addresses
and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place
every
three years.

This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Pcpostal
Incorporation,E-business
Companies as way to encourage the usage of INTERNET SERVICES world
wide.Emails
were picked at random which was later subjected to computer ballotting
and
yours was enventually selected as one of the winners in that
categories.

Your fund is now deposited with our Finance firm in the Netherlands and
insured
in your name awaiting collection.For the immediate collection of your
prize
money,please contact directly our foreign Co-ordinator in Netherland:Mr
Garland
Cohen[ Foreign Officer]:pcpostalIncorp@mmail.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 6 weeks from the
date
of reciept of notification. 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 winning code in all
correspondence.


Furthermore,should there be any change of address do inform the legal
director.Congratulations
once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our
promotional
program.

NOTE: All winnings must be notarized and a certificate of award must be
obtained
from the Netherlands Gaming Control Board to complete the claims
process,
this certificate can only be obtained through legal representation so
winners
will be referred to our legal department Regional Director of the
Pcpostal
Incorporation to assist in this process.

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 6 weeks from the
date
of reciept of notification. 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 winning code in all
correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform the legal
director.

Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for
being
part of our promotional program.

Mrs Wendy Vetter [Logistics]

NOTE: WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTIFICATION,PLEASE CONTACT THE
ABOVE
PAYMENT CO-ORDINATOR IMMEDIATELY.
joe
in usa
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 | 02:33 AM
Just so you all know who may be reading this they are still at it with the scams... a year later



We wish to confirm you,that we have received the letter of Administration from Global Agency Inc as served by the Probate Registry Of The Netherlands Lotto Board(.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))and we have correlated all information in our database to reach at this approval.

After a careful scrutiny of all materials before us in conjunction with the letter of Administration received from the Probate Registry, we wish to notify you that the beneficial ownership of the deposit of your winnings is ready for transfer.

In lieu of the above, your winning codes have been verified and your winning numbers tally.At this point you are advised to send to our department[Legal Services] your phone number and fax number for further correspondence and proceedures guidelines. I will be working round the clock to make sure your file is channeled through to the company and i will further be incharge of your file and making sure it gets through the proper channel and your funds remitted to you by any means requested by you.

Consequent upon the request of the Probate Registry Of The Netherlands Lotto Board and the proximity of Holland to you, our Legal Department here in AMSTERDAM-HOLLAND will serve as your Fudicial Agent/Legal Aid in your transaction with Global Agency Inc. Attached is the claim form you are to print out fill and fax to our office.


Processing Department:
Mr. Russ Longreen,
Remittance Department Director,
E-mail: (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Tel:+31 (617) 622 993
Fax:+31 (847) 301 188
Netherlands Development Finance Company [GLOBAL FREE LOTTO],
107 Vanderloop 1902AB ,Amsterdam,The Netherlands.

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PhoebeD
in US
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 | 12:52 PM
Here's another:

Confirm Reciept..

Your ticket has been submitted to our General department, one of the staff members will review it and reply accordingly. Listed below are details of this ticket, you will need to use the ticket key listed below to update the status of this ticket from web.

The online cyber lotto draws was conducted from an exclusive list of 25,000 e-mail addresses of individual and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the internet. After this automated computer ballot, your e-mail address emerged as one of two winners in the category \"A\" with the following:

Ticket Information:

Ticket ID: XBE-79243

Ticket Key: a53e5f57

Subject: Confirm Reciept..

Processing Department:

Mr. Russ Longreen,

Remittance Department Director,

E-mail: (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

Tel:+31 (617) 622 993

Fax:+31 (847) 301 188

Netherlands Development Finance Company [GLOBAL FREE LOTTO],

107 Vanderloop

1902AB ,Amsterdam,

The Netherlands.



You are a winner to receive a cash prize of
Maegan
in Tampa, FL - USA
 Member
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 | 11:29 AM
Okay, we get it, the letters are still going about...Stop posting them, k?
norah wei
in lpool
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 | 06:31 PM
received one of these emails even got a cheque off them for sum of
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