It’s balderdash and piffle (bet you’ve not heard that one before) – just delete the email.  If you reply with the information asked for you’ll find yourself the subject of identity [Continue reading FINAL NOFICATION]]]> Oooh, lucky me.  I’ve won £500 grand from Microsoft in a random draw.  Sound likely?  No, you’re right, probably not.  And it’s only 500 grand.  I expect at least a few million these days.  Not that I’m high maintenance you understand, or greedy.

It’s balderdash and piffle (bet you’ve not heard that one before) – just delete the email.  If you reply with the information asked for you’ll find yourself the subject of identity theft.

Microsoft End of Year Winning Notification
Microsoft Department UKYour email address was selected among Five (5) lucky winners and
attached is your Ref #
BTD/610/08 with Batch #: 409978E which drew the Lucky Numbers 14-21-
25-39-40-47(5) and
subsequently won you ?500,000.00GBP (Five Hundred Thousand Great
Britain Pound Sterling)
as one of the jackpot winners in the  Microsoft Online Sweepstakes
2008. You are advice
to contact our claims agent with your personal details inorder for
your prize to be
processed.
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Name: Mr. Garry Stover
E-mail: claimgarrystover1@live.com
Telephone Number: +44 70457 33515
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Microsoft Verification Form
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1.Full Name…………………..
2.Marital Status:………………
3.Occupation :…………..
4.Age:…………..
5.Sex:…………….
6.Nationality:………..
7.Tel:…………..8.You Home Address……………