I Won! I can retire now! Right?

[sundaymorningstaple]

Received this a few minutes ago via skype. You would think with all the information they could have at least addressed it to my Skype User Name instead of "customer".


[3:26:22 PM] Skype: SKYPE AWARD 2009
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Dear Skype Customer,

Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice the result of SKYPE 2009 promotions. Your Skype name Attached to Ticket number 227522465896-6453 with serial number 3772-554 Drew Lucky numbers 7-14 -18 -31-45 which consequently won in the 1ST category, You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 2,500,000 EUROS (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand EUROS).

This lottery was organized to recognize and support our over whelming Customers of the Years, for using skype. Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have Been Fully Processed and your money Remitted to you. This is Part of Our security Protocol to avoid you from losing Claim's.

NOTE: This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Skype conglomerate in Europe as Part Of their social responsibility to there Citizens that use skype where they Have Operational base. We hope with part of your winnings you will take part in our next year Ten Million EUROS Skype international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact Our fiduciary agent London-United Kingdom.

MR. ROBERT MILLER,
ROBERT MILLER: OFFICE E-MAIL: [email protected]
ROBERT MILLER: PRIVATE E-MAIL: [email protected]

Note: You are hereby advised to contact Mr Robert Miller in the 2 Email addresses that was Provided to you, Office E-mail and Private E-mail. ( You have now till the 23rd of October 2009 to claim your Payment or else it will be recalled back and regarded has unclaimed. Your Reference Numbers Ticker Numbers, Serial numbers Drew Numbers. Remember to quote these numbers in your correspondence with your claims agent.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Linda Tran sofa
Skype International Lottery program (co-coordinator)

[nakatago]

Are they the same people who run the Australian lottery that picks winners from the Philippines? :D:D:D:D

Received this a few minutes ago via skype. You would think with all the information they could have at least addressed it to my Skype User Name instead of "customer".


[3:26:22 PM] Skype: SKYPE AWARD 2009
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Dear Skype Customer,

Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice the result of SKYPE 2009 promotions. Your Skype name Attached to Ticket number 227522465896-6453 with serial number 3772-554 Drew Lucky numbers 7-14 -18 -31-45 which consequently won in the 1ST category, You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 2,500,000 EUROS (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand EUROS).

This lottery was organized to recognize and support our over whelming Customers of the Years, for using skype. Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have Been Fully Processed and your money Remitted to you. This is Part of Our security Protocol to avoid you from losing Claim's.

NOTE: This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Skype conglomerate in Europe as Part Of their social responsibility to there Citizens that use skype where they Have Operational base. We hope with part of your winnings you will take part in our next year Ten Million EUROS Skype international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact Our fiduciary agent London-United Kingdom.

MR. ROBERT MILLER,
ROBERT MILLER: OFFICE E-MAIL: [email protected]
ROBERT MILLER: PRIVATE E-MAIL: [email protected]

Note: You are hereby advised to contact Mr Robert Miller in the 2 Email addresses that was Provided to you, Office E-mail and Private E-mail. ( You have now till the 23rd of October 2009 to claim your Payment or else it will be recalled back and regarded has unclaimed. Your Reference Numbers Ticker Numbers, Serial numbers Drew Numbers. Remember to quote these numbers in your correspondence with your claims agent.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Linda Tran sofa
Skype International Lottery program (co-coordinator)

[QRM]

Whats scary is that there are mugs out there who would actually reply to the dodgy emails.

You should reply and reel them in while asking dafter and dafter request, and post it all on this thread thread.

[merichan]

First time I read this version of the scam lol

Love the email adresses...

[sundaymorningstaple]

I've always like this site: http://www.419eater.com/

[Strong Eagle]

You BASTID!!!! Mr. Robert Miller already sent me notification by Skype as well... and I have responded... so keep your greedy fingers off MY MONEY!!!!

[sundaymorningstaple]

[guruvishwanath]

My lawyers will be in touch! Considering I also got the letter and the check is in the mail.