being asked to divulge personal information over the net
By michael666
@michael666 (613)
China
August 28, 2006 1:32am CST
I have just been informed I'm a lottery winner-- big time --- they want a lot of personal info to claim the prize. What sort of scam is this?
4 responses
@hotbiatch (276)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
That is a big big scam and you should not fall for that. How can you win without buying tickets? and that might be a way for them to use your credit card without you knowing it.
@michael666 (613)
• China
6 Jun 07
I realise full well it's a scam -- I was just wondering what they hope to gain from it and in exactly what way they would utilise the info they get. I don't actually have a credit card and I never give out personal info over the net. Thanx 4 the comment -- sorry my reply wasn't more prompt --- I've been away for a long time. :)
@Lauraleigh99 (4718)
• United States
28 Aug 06
A huge one. They get all your info and you never get paid. how can you win a lottery without playing? And i bet it is from overseas somewhere right? Don't do it!
@hotbiatch (276)
• Philippines
1 Jun 07
That is a big big scam and if I were you, I wouldn't fall for that because it just might be a way for them to use your credit card without you knowing it.
