I Have won an X-Box. Apparently. "THIS IS NOT SPAM."
But is it spam? Have I won an X-Box? You tell me...Only do it QUICKLY. I only have 72 hours to 'comply.'
Here is what I got in the mail:
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Greetings,
Your email address was entered into our Microsoft X-Box promotional competition
by either yourself or a friend, or perhaps a family member, at http://www.gift-winner.com
This is a prize draw, you have actually won a brand new Microsoft X-Box Gaming Console!
Your package also includes these top 5 games:
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Grand Theft Auto Double Pack
- NBA Street Vol. 2
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
You are now invited to login to our website and claim your prize that you have won.
There are only 5 winners in total this month, out of thousands of emails, so do count yourself lucky!
We have provided the following web link for you, it is temporary and expires in 72 hours.
If you do not login within this time, your X-Box shall unfortunately be returned to the prize pool.
Here is your link!
*** Dodgy link - these are my words not theirs for you to click on. ***
On this page you will need to enter this pass code number to proceed:
29071
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(N.B: I post this passcode here so that you can clearly see the whole deal. f you enter this passcode it's you and not me that is falling for the scam and I wish to make sure that EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT!)
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This is very important. Do not lose that number!
Put in your address, and we will send your X-Box to you.
We hope that you will enjoy your new X-Box gaming console.
Best Regards,
From Microsoft and the Gift-Winner.com team!
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So have I? I think not, since I have to pay the shipping costs.
But have I?
Answers on a postcard please...
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