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Microsoft/AOL Email Lottery Complaints - Microsoft Award Team Lottery

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Microsoft/AOL Email Lottery

Posted: 2007-11-20 by Diptesh Narayan Ray [send email]
Microsoft Award Team Lottery
Complaint Rating:  100 % with 5 votes
The intimation mail and thereafter the claim agent mail is attached below. The original mails bore the Microsoft MSN name & logo which has not appeared in the copy-paste below. Beware!
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Mrs Lisa Brown <claimwinning_agentdept@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:


Microsoft Award Team
20 Craven Park, Harlesden London NW10 United Kingdom
Ref No: BTD/968/05
Batch No: 409978E

WINNING NOTIFICATION
Dear Winner,

The prestigious Micrsoft and aol has set out and sucessfully organised a Sweepstakes marking the end of year 2007 anniversary we rolled out over £900,000.00 (Nine Hundred Thousand Great Britain Pounds) for our end of year Anniversary Draws. Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which we enjoy their patronage.
The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalised email addresses to ticket numbers. If you ignore this, you will regret it later. Microsoft and AOL are now the largest Internet companies and in an effort to make sure that Internet Explorer remains the most widely used program, Microsoft and AOL are running an e-mail beta test.

Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to ticket number 00190 with reference no MSW1002/07 and draw numbers 14-21-25-39-40-47(20) which subsequently won you £900,000.00(Nine Hundred Thousand Great Britain Pounds) as one of the 28 jackpot winners in this draw. You have therefore won the entire winning sum of £900,000.00 (Nine Hundred Thousand Great Britain Pounds). The draws registered as Draw number one was conducted in Brockley, London United Kingdom on the 6th of November 2007. These Draws are commemorative and as such special.

Please be informed by this winning notification,to file your claims,you are to make contact with your designated agent who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your prize.To file for your claim Please Contact your fiduciary agent

Mr.Richard Maskery Patrick.
Microsoft Promotion Award Team
Email: claimwinning_agentdept@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: +44-7011127703
+44-702 4014901
+44-7031928539

You are advised to contact your fiduciary agent with the following details to avoid unnecessary delays and complications:
Your Full Names
Country
Ocupation
Age
Ticket Numbers
Lucky Numbers
Phone/fax numers
As indicated in this winning Notification and Phone numbers.Thank you for being part of this promotional award program.

Our special thanks and gratitude to Bill Gates and his associates.We wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.Thank you for being part of our commemorative new year Anniversary Draws.

Sincerely,
Mrs Lisa Brown
Microsoft Promotion Team

CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:15:36 +0000 (GMT)
From: "Mr Richard Maskery Patrick" <claimwinning_agentdept@yahoo.co.uk> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
Yahoo! DomainKeys has confirmed that this message was sent by yahoo.co.uk. Learn more
Subject: Contact Courier!!!
To: "Diptesh Ray" <buro_dn@yahoo.com>
Microsoft Award Team
20 Craven Park, Harlesden
London NW10, UK.
Ref: BTD/968/05
Batch: 409978E
Date: 17/11/07
RE: BENEFICIARY CLAIMS PAYMENT RELEASE

Payment Release Order Dept.
Microsoft International Programm
United Kingdom.

Attn: Diptesh Narayan Ray,

We are in receipts of your email message. Since the cashier check is the option you choose,your check have been prepared ,perceled ,sealed and bonded with a hard cover insurance policy now with the PARCEL 2 GO EXPRESS DELIVERY ,Agent here in United Kingdom.

You have been advice to contact the courier firm on how your won sum(PARCEL) can be delivered to your door step in your country directly.

This is the contact of the delivery firm,that is handling your prize winning (percel) ,contact them so immediately for an urgent delivery of your won sum.

CONTACT ADDRESS:

Customer Services
PARCEL TO GO
Coe House
Coe Street
Off Bridgeman Street
Bolton
BL3 6BU
Handling Officer: Dr Lester Jones
Email : parcle2go@mail2webmaster.com
: parcle2go_courier@yahoo.de
Phone: +44-70457 22870
fax: +44 70928 92535

Inform the Handling officer that i Mr Richard Maskery Patrick your claims agents from MICROSOFT AWARD TEAM ,instructed you to contact him regarding the delivery of your prize winning percel to your designated home address directly in your country.
We await your swift response.

Yours faithfully,

Mr.Richard Maskery Patrick
Claims/verifications Agents

Payment and Release Order Dept.


CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and prohibited from unauthorized disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message.

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378 days ago by Anindya Talapatra [send email]
i have got a mail from microsoft award team,they said i have won some pounds,is it true? reply me as early as possible.


i am sending the mail which i have received.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------MICROSOFT AWARD TEAM
Microsoft Corporation
#1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052.
Ref: BTD/968/07
Batch: 409978E

Antt:winner

PAYMENT OPTIONS / DELIVERY PROCEDURE

This is in receipt of your mail and required data inclusive. Also the verification process has been completed.
However for your notification, your winnings is not in cash form but in Certified Bank Draft, this advice complies with thce Anti-Fraud policy existing between Lottery companies and the British Government.
Have your winning certified draft couriered by our affiliate Courier firm to you personally so that you can take it to your local bank to cash.

1. Have your winning certified draft couriered by our affiliate Courier firm to you personally so that you can take it to your local bank to cash.

2. Have your winning certified draft also couriered directly to your nominated Bank and be deposited in your account on your behalf.

Consequently, you have been directed to contact our affiliate courier firm by email with your batch and reference numbers immediately for the delivery of your winning draft.This certified cheque would be taken by you to any of your local Banks to cash or deposited in your Bank accounts as preferred by you. In this regard, you would contact the courier company and state your choice of delivery from the above listed option and also notify us on your most suited option.

PAST WINNES

STATED BELOW IS THE CONTACT DETAILS OF OUR AFFILIATE COURIER COMPANY IN CHARGE OF DELIVERY:
Mr.Tom Smith
Desptach Officer
Interlink Express Courier Company.
Tel:+447045708689
511 Garretts Green La
Birmingham,West Midlands,
B18 6DA,England
E-MAIL:interlinkexpresscouirier@yahoo.co.uk

Mr.larry Cole.
MICROSOFT AWARD TEAM.
United Kingdom
+447035901411
353 days ago by K. Shyam Sunder [send email]
I have got a mail from microsoft award team, they said i have won some pounds, is it true? Reply me as early as possible!
333 days ago by Raju Yati [send email]
I have got a mail from microsoft award team, they said i have won some pounds, is it true? Reply me as early as possible!
how can i reciev my winning cheque?
318 days ago by Rachana M. Dharod [send email]
I have got a mail from microsoft award team, they said i have won some pounds, is it true??? Reply me as early as possible!

If Yes than When & How will I receive me Cheque???
317 days ago by Nemalikanti Suma Latha [send email]
17 days ago by Suma Latha [send email]

I have got a mail from microsoft award team, they said i have won some pounds, is it true??? Reply me as early as possible!

If Yes than When & How will I receive me Cheque???
312 days ago by Solanki [send email]
Microsoft Fiduciary Agent <fiduciary_mic@hotmail.com>
show details 2:49 am (7 hours ago)

Microsoft Promotion
20 Craven Park , Harlesden
London NW10
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 701 112 1415
Fax: +44 870 471 4088

Ref: BTD/968/05
Batch: 409978E

Dear Winner,

I am Mr. Will Brown, I have been assigned by Microsoft Promotion to process your payment file. I wish to congratulate you on your winnings. The winning information presented by you has been verified.

Meanwhile as for now everything seem to be working in your favour, all that we require from you now, is your maximum cooperation for smooth transfer of your money through courier delivery of cashier’s cheque to you .
You are required to contact the Courier office via email with details as stated below:


DELIVERY DEPARTMENT.
ecourier Delivery Company.
The Old Truman Brewery,
11 Hanbury Street,
London, E1 6QR.
UK


Tel: +44 704 572 8259
Fax: +44 870 068 7745
Email: ecoudeli.departmt@yahoo.co.uk

Contact person:
Mr. Kelvin Smith
Overnight & International Delivery Officer
ecourier Delivery Company


The following requirements should be send to their office for comfirmation and final process for payment..

1, Reference Number
2, Batch Number
3, Full Names
4, A medium of identification, ie either a copy of drivers license or international passport or any other legal means of identification.
5, Mailing Address, ie a physical address where you want your parcel delivered.
6, Amount Won.
7, Contact Phone Numbers.
8, Occupation.
9, Sex.
10, Country.

Upon submission of the required information as stated to their office, you will be cleared for payment from their offices.

Please be informed. You are advised to comply with their delivery rules and regulations in order to receive your parcel as prompt as possible.

Yours faithfully,
Mr. Will Brown
Dispatch Officer
Microsoft Award Promotion

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

© 2008 Microsoft MSN Corporation. All rights reserved.

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312 days ago by Solanki [send email]
Microsoft Promotion
20 Craven Park , Harlesden
London NW10
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 701 112 1415
Fax: +44 870 471 4088

Ref: BTD/968/05
Batch: 409978E

Dear Winner,

I am Mr. Will Brown, I have been assigned by Microsoft Promotion to process your payment file. I wish to congratulate you on your winnings. The winning information presented by you has been verified.

Meanwhile as for now everything seem to be working in your favour, all that we require from you now, is your maximum cooperation for smooth transfer of your money through courier delivery of cashier’s cheque to you .
You are required to contact the Courier office via email with details as stated below:


DELIVERY DEPARTMENT.
ecourier Delivery Company.
The Old Truman Brewery,
11 Hanbury Street,
London, E1 6QR.
UK


Tel: +44 704 572 8259
Fax: +44 870 068 7745
Email: ecoudeli.departmt@yahoo.co.uk

Contact person:
Mr. Kelvin Smith
Overnight & International Delivery Officer
ecourier Delivery Company


The following requirements should be send to their office for comfirmation and final process for payment..

1, Reference Number
2, Batch Number
3, Full Names
4, A medium of identification, ie either a copy of drivers license or international passport or any other legal means of identification.
5, Mailing Address, ie a physical address where you want your parcel delivered.
6, Amount Won.
7, Contact Phone Numbers.
8, Occupation.
9, Sex.
10, Country.

Upon submission of the required information as stated to their office, you will be cleared for payment from their offices.

Please be informed. You are advised to comply with their delivery rules and regulations in order to receive your parcel as prompt as possible.

Yours faithfully,
Mr. Will Brown
Dispatch Officer
Microsoft Award Promotion

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

© 2008 Microsoft MSN Corporation. All rights reserved.



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312 days ago by Solanki [send email]
Microsoft Promotion
20 Craven Park , Harlesden
London NW10
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 701 112 1415
Fax: +44 870 471 4088

Ref: BTD/968/05
Batch: 409978E

Dear Winner,

I am Mr. Will Brown, I have been assigned by Microsoft Promotion to process your payment file. I wish to congratulate you on your winnings. The winning information presented by you has been verified.

Meanwhile as for now everything seem to be working in your favour, all that we require from you now, is your maximum cooperation for smooth transfer of your money through courier delivery of cashier’s cheque to you .
You are required to contact the Courier office via email with details as stated below:


DELIVERY DEPARTMENT.
ecourier Delivery Company.
The Old Truman Brewery,
11 Hanbury Street,
London, E1 6QR.
UK


Tel: +44 704 572 8259
Fax: +44 870 068 7745
Email: ecoudeli.departmt@yahoo.co.uk

Contact person:
Mr. Kelvin Smith
Overnight & International Delivery Officer
ecourier Delivery Company


The following requirements should be send to their office for comfirmation and final process for payment..

1, Reference Number
2, Batch Number
3, Full Names
4, A medium of identification, ie either a copy of drivers license or international passport or any other legal means of identification.
5, Mailing Address, ie a physical address where you want your parcel delivered.
6, Amount Won.
7, Contact Phone Numbers.
8, Occupation.
9, Sex.
10, Country.

Upon submission of the required information as stated to their office, you will be cleared for payment from their offices.

Please be informed. You are advised to comply with their delivery rules and regulations in order to receive your parcel as prompt as possible.

Yours faithfully,
Mr. Will Brown
Dispatch Officer
Microsoft Award Promotion

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

© 2008 Microsoft MSN Corporation. All rights reserved.

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306 days ago by Anupam Datta [send email]
I am one of the award winner. as directed by my claims agent Mr Patrick i contacted Dr Jones of parcel2go. Dr Jones provided me a bank account details and adviced me to pay the courier charges of 401GBP(32770INR). Now for two days i am waiting for reply from there and my parcel.

Anupam datta
302 days ago by Viraj Govekar [send email]
I would like to know whether the email is genuine or a prank played by some person.

Do let me know if someone knows about it.

Regards,

Viraj
301 days ago by Jana Jenista [send email]
I would think Microsoft has the resources and knowledge to find out who sends these e-mails. And whoever it is, needs to get a life, seriously. If it is too good to be true...it most likely isn't. JANA
259 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
sure my winnig
Bath no.2008-MARCH.L#22
Reference No.MSW.L?200-26937
Amount Won:1000.000.00E
Date Of Birth 9/5/1961
Country origin :Egypt Occupation:Recsercer
telephone :0102054652
Emaiol hussiensayed86@yahoo.com
259 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
please replay me to if there is cofrimation about winning of 0n million GBP
hussien sayed
237 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
i am not received my reward and i am not hussan bhia
237 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
Dear rahul : i am not received my reward and i am not hussen Bhai
237 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
Dear rahul:i am not received yours reward and i am not hussen Bhai
237 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
Dear rahul:i am not received my reward and i am not hussen Bhai
237 days ago by Hussien Sayed Saleh Hassan [send email]
Dear rahul:i am not received my reward and i am not hussen Bhai i am hussien sayed
204 days ago by Karen Ramirez [send email]
It is unffair to do this kind of joke to anyone, why microsoft haven't done anything to avoid this pranks!...
110 days ago by Plahanov [send email]
These are absolutely fraud mail.Never believe these mails
.I too getting these kind of mails daily.These are really Hoax mails.Make our inbox full, with these mails and may crash the servers ...

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