Scammers do not get tired. Instead, they device more and more ways to get people into their traps. When I checked my emails this morning, I saw this one in my Spam folder. Despite all the campaigns and ads that inform the public of these and other kinds of scams, these crooks seem not afraid and still take the risks. Why? Because there are still people out there who get attracted and touch the baits. Here is the email sent to me:

from Alan Frank <richfinance08@aol.com>,
reply-to “Mr. Rufus Van Dirk” <financegrowth08@aim.com>,
date Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:08 AM
subject URGENT RESPONSE(PROMOTION DEPARTMENT)

Dear Winner,
We happily announce to you the draw of Netherland National
Lottery organized for email users all over the World
as part of our international promotional program to
encourage email Users.Your e-mail address, attached to
e-ticket number56475600545,with serial Number 5368/02 and lucky
number 02.03.06.07.18.19 consequently won in The Second
Category.You have therefore been approved to receive the Sum
of $800,000.00 To file in for your claims Contact your Claims
Agent with the following information:

1. Name:
2. Telephone Numbers:
3. Age:
4. Address:
5. Country
6. Occupation:
7. e-ticket:Number
8. Amount Won:
===================================
Claims Agent:Mr. Rufus Van Dirk
Email:financegrowth08@aim.com
Tel:+ 31643252032
Fax:+ 31-847-4740000
====================================

CONGRATULATIONS,
ALAN Frank
Netherlands Online Casino

I am currently looking for the right website or office here in the Philippines that handles things like this so the information gets to the public and be legally taken care of as well. As for the US, I believe there are websites such as www.ic3.gov and www.ftc.gov to assist you.

Meanwhile, if you received suspicious emails, please do not respond at all. If you did not join any sweepstakes or lottery, there is no chance for you to win, period. If you know any text messages or emails similar to this, please feel free to post it here (comment below) so more and more people will be aware. Thank you.

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