Archive for March 31st, 2008

Trying too hard

31 March 2008

Apparently, this guy knows something Yahoo’s board doesn’t. I like that they didn’t bother to edit the address very much; adds to that air of authenticity.

From: “Microsoft Windows XP” <x@x.x>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 7:23 AM
To: <Ry>
Subject: Microsoft Lottery Organization (Congratulations!!!)

Microsoft Award Team
One Microsoft Way
Redmond London
WA 98052-6399
United Kingdom
FILE REF: HL/5564/03/08/MICS
BATCH: MC11/834/5PDH /EU

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

This is to officially inform you that the
Yahoo&Microsoft Lottery Incorporation Cashiers Chequeof £450,000.00 GBP has been accredited in your favour asthe winner of the on going online lottery promotion.

To file your claim, contact your Foreign Transfer Manager
(Mr. Patrick Johnson) With the following:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mr. Patrick Johnson(Foreign Transfer Manager)
Email: y@y.y
Phone: +44yyy…
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Full Names:
Address:
Age:
Sex:
Occupation:
Phone Numbers:
Country:

Congratulations!!!

Microsoft Lottery Organization