Curious Nelly
1 April 2008, 08:26
http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/scamwatch/protect-others/scam-media.html
23rd January
Lottery Scam reported
A scam circulating by email has been reported to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The scam email claims to be from Master Card Corporation and congratulates a recipient on winning an International Mega Jackpot (supposedly linked to both Mastercard and Microsoft). A considerable sum of money is ready for pay out directly to the recipient. All the recipient needs to do to claim this money is forward personal details to a 'Claims Administrator' and then make contact to find out how to claim the winnings.
23rd January
Lottery Scam reported
A scam circulating by email has been reported to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. The scam email claims to be from Master Card Corporation and congratulates a recipient on winning an International Mega Jackpot (supposedly linked to both Mastercard and Microsoft). A considerable sum of money is ready for pay out directly to the recipient. All the recipient needs to do to claim this money is forward personal details to a 'Claims Administrator' and then make contact to find out how to claim the winnings.