could this be phishing or something?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by KinetiX, May 10, 2008.

  1. #1
    i just got this email 5 mintues ago:

    
    DIREKTBANK N. V, THE NETHERLANDS.
    Phone:+31-610-698-903
    Fax: +31-847-301-110
    Email: direktbremitamce@aol.co.uk, direktbremitamce@telkom.net
    
    Attention: Winner,
    
    Congratulations from the Vetting and Verification Department of this payment bank (DIREKTBANK N. V) and Sequel to the clearance of your claim, you are required to forward your winning data’s to this office immediately for your Clearance, Data’s Reconfirmation, Validation and Approval of your payment prior to the final transfer of your winning funds into your provided bank account as stipulated by the act of the Microsoft Corporation in their bids to curb foreign debt. The verification department of this Payment Authorized Bank is responsible for the processing of your winning prize in this International Computer Balloting Sweepstake Program, aimed at encouraging internet users in all over the World. It is a scientific computer game in which email addresses were used selected from the internet online by the Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft had help people and Businesses by providing affordable, reliable and convenient payment services and software in the world today and Microsoft Corps have invested US$2.5 billion into software, hardware, computers and a simple to use interface.
    
    Note that all winners were selected through a computer ballot-system drawn from over 900,000,000 companies and personal email addresses from all over the world web online of which three (3) where selected at random as winners in different categories. It is a great opportunity to anyone looking to increase sales through email marketing! So you can realize your dream of financial independence. Due to the mix up of some numbers and email addresses, we ask that you Keep your winning information's confidential until your claim has been made as the authorized legal beneficiary. This is part of our security protocols to avoid unwarranted abuse of this Program by some participants. This compensational program was sponsored by Microsoft Corporation and conducted by the Euro Vip Casino in the Netherlands and it is mandatory for you to specify your full data’s as follow for your approval:
     
    FIRST NAME:
    MIDDLE NAME:
    LAST NAME:
    CONTACT ADDRESS:
    TELEPHONE NO:
    FAX NO:
    OCCUPATION:
    SEX:
    AGE:
    NATIONALITY:
    CITY/STATE:
    MARITAL STATUS:
    NEXT OF KIN:
    CATEGORY:
    LOTTERY REF NO:
    SECURITY FILE NO:
    WINNING EMAIL:
    LOTTERY DATE:
    
    Your application for the claim winning prize will be duly processe and payment settlement will be made upon certification. Hence, carefully complete the appropriate information’s in the attach document and send it to this office immediately for your clearance and approval. Your winning information was passed to us by the Lottery Co-ordinator- Sweepstakes International Office of the EURO VIP CASINO sponsored by the Microsoft Corporation in conjunction with IBM International to ensure that we are in contact with the rightful beneficiary of the winning e-mails address and our major concern is to make sure that your winning prize is been approve for your immediate payment by the foreign remittance department of this bank.
    
    Our ultimate goal is that all winner’s get their winning prizes as quickly as possible immediately after your clearance and the notarization of your payment by the Notary Court of Justice. You are also required to send us a copy of your valid identification proof (International Passport/Drivers license or ID card) for your approval. After been confirm as the bonafide winner, a "Release Guaranteed Order Certificate of Award" will be issue in your favour by the BUREAU OF NOTARIZATION/LEGALISATION AFFAIRS to the foreign remittance department of this bank for your immediate remittance. Presently, your winning prize is deposited at the treasury vault of this payment bank pending your Notarization and your payment is registered under the protection Registration ACT NO: NLZ720633X at the Netherlands Gaming Control Board (College van toezicht op de kansspelen).
    
    Be further assured that, in line with our principles of efficiency and winner’s satisfaction, we handle all verification exercises with the highest level of profession and discretion to ensure that the rightful beneficiary receive their total prize within the shortest possible time. Be further advice to fill the attach Payment Verification Form and send it to this office immediately through Email attach file or Fax. For more information, contact the under-signed directly on Telephone: +31-610-698-903. We are open between 07:00hrs-20:00hrsGMT from Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 07:00hrs-18:00hrsGMT.
    
    Once Again Congratulation.
    
    Best regards,
    Dr. Johan Gallagher. (Director of operations).
    For Prof. J.H. Bavincklaan (General Manager, Direktbank N.V.)
    International Remittance Department (Direktbank N.V)
    Official Web Site: www.direktbank.nl
    Phone:+31-610-698-903
    Fax: +31-847-301-110
    Email: direktbremitamce@aol.co.uk, direktbremitamce@telkom.net
    
    This message (including any attachments) is confidential and may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorised use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Please note that e-mails are susceptible to change. DIREKTBANK N. V, which has its seat in the Netherlands, and is registered in the Commercial Register under number 12000037, including its group companies, shall not be liable for the improper or incomplete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor for any delay in its receipt or damage to your system. DIREKTBANK N. V. (or its group companies) guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained note that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions or interference.
    
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    and this is the email i got 2 days ago:
    
    Award Prize.
    
    This is to inform you that your email ID has won 
    US$1,000,000.00 only in the second category of our computer ballot 
    Microsoft Treasure Chest Loyalty Awards with the said winning numbers 
    giving below:
    
    Ticket number: 5489815/06/DSP
    Lucky Draw Number:1 16 17 
    30 31 38 40 5
    Reference Number:UDA/H52362/475850/REF
    LOTTERY DATE: 
    08/05/2008
    
    This Award is conducted by EURO VIP CASINO and sponsored by 
    the Microsoft Corporation. EURO VIP CASINO is a member of European 
    Casino Association (ECA). The ECA aims to serve as a network for 
    information: Information that shall be used to communicate and work 
    with the EU institutions on anything related to casino operations. 
    Please contact the Verification Department of Direkt N.V Bank for your  
    claim:
    ****************************************************
    Dr. Johan 
    Gallagher, (Director of operations).
    Verification/Remittance Department 
    (Direktbank N.V)
    Phone:+31-610-698-903, Fax: +31-847-301-110
    Web-Site: 
    www.direktbank.nl
    Email: direktbremitamce@aol.co.uk, 
    direktbremitamce@telkom.net 
    
    ****************************************************
    Your security 
    credited file number is DNL105/WIN777/2008. Be inform that failure to 
    claim your winning prize before the dead-line stipulation of one month 
    will obviously mean that your winning prize will be re-staked in the 
    next Euro VIP Casino Treasure Chest Loyalty Awards of November 10th 
    draws. 
    
    Congratulations from the members of staff of Euro VIP Casino 
    Corporation.
    
    Yours Sincerely,
    Mrs. Rosinni Van Brook (Lottery Co-
    Ordinator)
    Telefoonnummer:0900-7770777 (€0.75 p.m.)
    TEL/FAX: +31-847-
    301-128
    Official Website: www.allrichcasino.com
    Note: The contents and 
    material within the Award site are solely controlled by Euro VIP Casino.
    
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    is this a scam or something like that ?
     
    KinetiX, May 10, 2008 IP
  2. Emie.

    Emie. Banned

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    #2
    Yeah, it's definately not legit.
     
    Emie., May 10, 2008 IP
  3. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    #3
    Definitly a scam ....
     
    w3bmaster, May 10, 2008 IP
  4. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #4
    This is a common lottery scam, just trash it :)
     
    wisdomtool, May 10, 2008 IP
  5. KinetiX

    KinetiX Member

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    #5
    thanks for the fast reply
     
    KinetiX, May 10, 2008 IP
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    atoztoa Well-Known Member

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    #6
    This is definately Phishing
    Just report it as Spam ;)`
     
    atoztoa, May 10, 2008 IP
  7. rsrikanth05

    rsrikanth05 Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Nothing new, I get such mails everyday.
     
    rsrikanth05, May 10, 2008 IP
  8. coderbari

    coderbari Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Wow!!!You are a millionaire!!
    But nothing to be happy.We all become this type of millionaire at least 5-10 times a week.So just mark it as a spam and delete it.
     
    coderbari, May 10, 2008 IP