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I recieved an e-mail saying I won the lottery drawing. Is this a scam?
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SCAM ALERT!!!!
Do not answer without cosequenses of malware or viruses. If it was a ligitimate lottery win you would be contacted by phone and/or registered mail.
SCAM ALERT!!! ***DO NOT ANSWER !!!***
Answer Date: 12:47pm 04/27/08

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It is a scam. Everybody gets them. Don't respond or you will either be cheated or divulge personal information that will be used to defraud you. You might even get some malware.
Answer Date: 08:28am 04/27/08
 
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heck yes its a scam and even if its not, if u respond, they'll send u crap e-mail the rest of your life!
Answer Date: 04:26pm 04/27/08
 
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YES you can tell if you never entered it or tries to get your personal info you should not respond to it plus check your comp for viruses or other malicious software you should be okay if it dind't have a attachment and you opened it or gave away your personal info!!!
Answer Date: 02:35pm 05/04/08
 
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