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ladybee43
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« on: May 28, 2009, 04:17:07 PM »

I recieved this email ...hmmm, I don't think I am even eligible to play this casino.. It is not for USA right? But according to this email I supposedly won a lottery in connection to this casino!

Dear Esteem Winner,

Over the years the prestigious GALA BINGO lottery has set out and successfully organized sweepstakes on a daily, weekly, and annual basis. We have equally maintained a standard unrivaled in the industry as it concerns the pay out of winnings to successful participants.

In line with the commemorating event marking our 20th year anniversary we rolled out over £1,800.000.00 (One million, Eight hundred thousands British Pounds) for our 20th year Anniversary Draws.

Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which enjoy our patronage. The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalized email addresses to ticket numbers.

which subsequently won you £750,000.00 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Great British Pounds) as one of the 3 jackpot winners in this draw.

You have therefore been approved the Entire winning sum of Strong>£750,000.00 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Great British Pounds) in cash credited to File Refxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 The draws registered as Draw number one was conducted in Hampshire, United Kingdom on the 26th of May 2009. This lottery Draws is commemorative and as such special.

Please be informed by this Winning Notification to make contact with your designated corresponding claim official uk who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your winnings.

To file for your claim Please Contact your claims agent.
Did anyone else get something like this?
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2009, 04:44:12 PM »

http://hubpages.com/hub/Gala-Bingo-Lottery-Winner
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 05:04:17 PM »

Thanks.. Just as I thought.. a phishing email  Wink
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 05:47:27 PM »

Glad you realized it Lady, so many scams out there...take your personal banking info and wipe ya out. Thanks for your input and keeping the rest of us aware should anyone else recieve this email.

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