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An Email with the Subject "CONGRATULATIONS" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:37:18 -0400 and has been classified as a Lotto/Lottery Scam Email. The sender shows as Microsoft Head Claims <info@microsoft.net>.
The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.
CONGRATULATIONS You are No(5), we the management of The Microsoft Award Team Department Claims Office wishes to inform you that your email has been selected as one of the lucky winners of (£500,000.00GBP) Great British Pounds in the end of month Multi-Email Data Base draws. Your Batch:401978 and Ref: KPC/9080118308/02 for claim your winnings you are expected to contact your agent Mr. Collins Carmody via email immediately within 24hrs with the following details below. FULL NAME............... ADDRESS................. COUNTRY................. SEX........................ AGE........................ TELEPHONE NUMBER.... AMOUNT WON............ OCCUPATION.............. Claims Manager: Mr. Collins Carmody Email: mosft_claims02@live.com Microsoft Head Claims Agent Office