"THE Google UK GIVE-AWAY TEAM" is it Fraud??

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by SVK.netbuild, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have got a message on 23rd June, 08 from THE Google UK GIVE-AWAY TEAM.
    According to them, I have won 500000 pound.
    They are asking my bank account no and Passport copy.
    I think this is fraud.What do you think?
     
    SVK.netbuild, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  2. mimm

    mimm Banned

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    #2
    Be careful, man.
    For me, I never believe every message like that unless I do some checking first.
     
    mimm, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  3. Daniel Banks

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    #3
    alert google, either true or a scam they will need to know. Do not click the link in the email vist google and contact them, they will either confirm or tell you its a scam.

    It seems like a scam as they want a passport copy? Dont trust it and let google know they are being used as a scam.
     
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  4. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    I bet they sent you that message using a Yahoo! email address too.
     
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  5. SVK.netbuild

    SVK.netbuild Peon

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    Not the Yahoo! but the live or MSN.

    And thanks to all.I want to spread this message as fast as possible.
    So please keep posting all in the net.

    Thanks again.
     
    SVK.netbuild, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  6. Daniel Banks

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    If they are using other companies emails then that would be the first alarm bell for me, if google was going to advertise a compeition (however unlikley) they would use their own web service.
     
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  7. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    U r millionaire now,congrats.
     
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  8. drummer05

    drummer05 Well-Known Member

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    Blatantly look like a scam, just contact google... I hope for your sakes its not spam lol
     
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  9. SVK.netbuild

    SVK.netbuild Peon

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    Yaa..You are right.
    And when I checked there using domain's age.I found it was only 2 month old.
     
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  10. Emathia

    Emathia Active Member

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    It's a scam mate, use some logic. ;)
     
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  11. AhmedKhattabShams

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    I've recieved that E-Mail too, but what to do.:eek:
     
    AhmedKhattabShams, Nov 5, 2009 IP