Microsoft / MSN Lottery reviews and complaints

this email recevied from yahoo/msn lotter dipartment, i want know, is it fraud ? plz immediatly inform me .
plz details information for this company
my Winning Numbers... ...YM805882
m i winner for yahoo/msn lottery.

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mail no-1 dated on - 16 sept. 2009

CONGRATULATIONS !
YOU HAVE WON £1.5 Million POUNDS STERLING!
YOU HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AS ONE OF THE 12 TOP LUCKY WINNERS !
Microsoft/MSN Lottery gives members random cash prizes every month. Today your mail is randomly selected as one of the 12 top winners mail who will get cash prizes from us. We are happy to inform you that you have won a prize money of (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds Sterlings ( £1, 500, 000.00 GBP) for year 2009 lottery win promotion which is organized every weekend by Microsoft/MSN Lottery Board.
Microsoft, collects all the mail addresses of the people that are online and off line on Messenger, among the millions that subscribe to Yahoo, MSN, Gmail Messenger e.t.c we only select 12 TOP people every month as our winners through electronic balloting System without the winner applying, we are congratulating you for been one of the people selected to receive top cash prize for this month.All participant were selected through a computer balloting system drawn from Nine hundred thousand E-mail addresses from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of ourinternational promotions program which is conducted annually.

These are your Winning Information and Identification Numbers:

Batch Number... ...PC/3445X/2007
Pin no...MCL/676/66421/W
Winning Numbers... ...YM805882
Reference Number...YM35447XN
To begin your claims, kindly contact the Yahoo/msn microsoft Claims officer, James Smith at this email address below.
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Mr James Smith (Claims Officer)
EMAIL:[protected]@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks You,
APPROVED
CHEBERT REGALA (PHD)
Online coordinator for The Microsoft/MSN Lottery

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mail no.2 dated on - 17sept 2009

Microsoft Award Team
Morley House, 26-30 Holborn Viaduct,
London EC1A 2BP.U.K.
Msn Lottery Representative

Dear: Microsoft Lottery Winner,
We acknowledged receipt of your mail and the contents noted. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself to you. I am Mr. Jame Smith, Claims Officer of microsoft /msn Lottery. I am in charge of International Lottery Winner whose email address falls as a lucky winner of the promo, More so, my duty is to process and facilitate the release of winners prize money after winner have met our requirements and finally transfer winners fund to the affiliated Barclays Bank Plc for electronically transfer.

Meanwhile I would like to give you a brief explanation or information about the Microsoft /Msn Lottery. Due to the fact that you might be confused about how you won or if actually this is true. In fact, many winners have asked such questions and are cleared accordingly.
INFORMATION ABOUT MICROSOFT INTERNET LOTTERY.

The Microsoft Lottery is an independent Internet Lotto organization that has been financially assisting people with it's intention to change peoples life since 1998, so many people have benefited from it over the years. All Participants were selected randomly through a computer balloting system from over 100, 000 unions, associations, and corporate bodies that are listed online from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania.

This Lottery was jointly promoted and co-sponsored by a conglomerate of some multinational companies as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the communities where they have operational base. Further more your details (e-mail address) falls within our European representative office in London, UK as indicate your won prize will be released to you from this office.

HISTORY OF MICEOSOFT LOTTERY THROUGH THE YEARS

Mission Statement of the Bureau of State Lottery
To help and limit hardship round the globe through financial assistance.
To generate revenue for the state of International consistent with the public good.
To provide quality gaming/lotto entertainment to the International consistent with the Statutory mandate.
To maintain the integrity of lottery games and activities.

Security Advice: At The Microsoft International Lottery we understand the importance of security. That's why we've created highly secure facilities to give you confidence during our promotions programs.

Warning: Fraudulent emails are circulating that appears to be using Microsoft International Lottery addresses, but are not from us. If you receive similar email that is not from us, kindly disregard/discard it immediately. Do NOT reply any such email but genuine email from us via this email address. Our security pages that will give you more information about current scams and what measures you can take to protect yourself

The only basis for a valid Lottery claim is compliance with the Lottery Statute and the Lottery Rules. No valid Lottery claim may be premised on human, or other error in the communication, display or transmission of data, however recorded, displayed, or transmitted. A valid Lottery claim can be premised upon any intentional human, electronic, or other form of communication or transmission of data, which has been authorized by the Lottery Commissioner:
Article 44 sub sections 142 of the Microsoft Lottory Commission as amended.

Note that you are to send your winning details to the uk bank for wire transfer of your winning funds Senior Account Officer, Sir Williams F Morgan (Mr.),
MICROSOFT/MSN LOTTERY WINNERS APPLICATION FORM FOR PAYMENT:
PLEASE RE-CONFIRM YOUR DATA AND SEND IT TO BELOW BANK OFFICER SIR WILLIAMS F MORGAN {MR.}.

FILL BELOW FORM AND SEND IT TO BARCLAYS BANK PLC !

CONTACT BARCLAYS BANK PLC WITH THIS FORM:
OFFICER NAME: SIR WILLIAMS F MORGAN {MR.}.
COMPANY EMAIL: [protected]@barclays-onlines.co.cc
TEL NUMBER: +[protected]
+[protected]
+[protected]

WINNER'S VERIFICATION FORM

WINNER'S PERSONAL DATA

FIRST NAME:

LAST NAME:

GENDER:

DAY OF BIRTH:

BANK INFORMATION FOR WIRE TRANSFER
ACCOUNT NAME:

ACCOUNT NUMBER:

BANK NAME:

BANK ADDRESS :

HOME ADDRESS:

COUNTRY:
CITY :
STATE/PROVINCE:

MOBILE PHONE.:

HOUSE PHONE.:

FAX NUMBER .:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

WINNING INFORMATION
BATCH NUMBERS: MC/7645X/2009

WINNING NUMBERS: ML007654

IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE NOTE; That your won prize is not deductible because it was insured with an insurance company and cannot be tampered with in accordance with article 44 sub sections 144 of the msn microsoft Lottery Commission /Gaming Regulations as adopted on 8 May 1996 and amended on 11 October 1996 by the constitutional assembly. Also I want to use this medium to inform you that you will have to keep your winning very personal to avoid double claim by internet violator. I hope this is clear if there be any further question you wish to ask do not hesitate to let me know about it. Once again congratulations on your victory. You are to keep your winning infomation secret and confidential to yourself, this is to avoid double claiming of winning and fraud. Thank you for your understandingBest RegardsMR WRIGHT FERNANDEZ. CLAIM OFFICER Microsoft/Msn®Mega Jackpot.

Copyright © 2008 microsoft Lottery. All Rights Reserved

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mail no- 3 dated on-17-sept2009

ATTENTION: MICROSOFT LOTTERY WINNER! WECOME TO BARCLAYS BANK PLC.

Barclays Commercial Bank has dedicated banking services that grows with your business and experts who understand your needs and ambitions. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC adheres to the principles of the Banking Code. A copy of the Code is available on request. "The Woolwich" and "Woolwich" are trading names of Barclays Bank PLC.

CUSTOMERS ATTENTION
24hrs online Customer service
Barclays Commercial Bank Of London
London Branch...
P. O. BOX 738, 1 Churchill Place,
London, E14 5HP, U. K.

ATTENTION: WINNER OF MICROSOFT LOTTERY!

This is to inform you that we are in possession of your winning funds and we have less than 48hrs to transact with you.

Note your winning funds is £1, 500, 000GBP which is converted to you in india rupees [protected] INR and is now ready to be transfered to your bank account information sent to us by you. All verification has been done, the telegraphic remittance process has been concluded and the funds is now available for immediate transfer into your nominated bank account.

Please note that this transaction will be cancelled after 48hrs if you are not able to meet with our requirement and your winning funds will be return to the Microsoft Msn Lottery Board. That means your winnings will be forfeited by you after 48hrs from now if you do not meet with the C.O.T fee {Cost Of Transfer}.

This is in accordance with section 13(1)(n) of the international transfer act as adopted in 1993 and amended on 3RD July 1996 by the constitutional assembly. We want you to understand that you need to pay the (Cost Of Transfer ) to enable us proceed with the transfer of your winning funds.

The (Cost Of Transfer ) means C.O.T. Every bank charges a certain amount for transferring funds and it is known as the Cost Of Transfer . The amount is £430 GBP(Four hundred and thirty Pounds Sterling only) equivalent to 32, 500 INR. This amount must be paid by you before this bank will proceed with the transfer of your winning funds.

The Cost Of Transfer charges is legally for licensing and coverage documentations approval signatures for the transfer before money reflects in your nominated bank accounts.

ATTN: The TRANSFER CHARGES cannot be deducted from your funds, your funds have been protected by a professional handcover insurance policy, it has to be remitted to you in full value, we advise that you kindly send the payment of 32, 500 INR via Bank Transfer into the account details that will be given to you by this bank.

Note: The COT fee have to be made via Officer Account details, you are required to make payment in our Office Account details in your country. For easy payment, we will provide you with our Officer Account details in your country to enable you fasting the process so that the transfer of your funds can take place immediately. And also be informed that as soon as you meet with our requirement, the transfer of your funds to your account will commence today only and money will reflects in your nominated bank accounts same today.

Upon your response to this mail, we will give you our account officer details for payment of Transfer Charges.

While we await your response thank you for your time and urgent attention to these vital request as we are committed in delivering high quality banking services to suit your needs.

For further clarification on your preferred option, please contact the Senior Accounts Officer of the Account Department on direct line +[protected] Sir Williams F Morgan.

Sir Williams F Morgan (Mr.),
(Senior Officer)
Account Department (Local/ Foreign)
International Banking Unit,
Barclays Bank Plc..,
Tel: +[protected], +[protected], +[protected]

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Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:30:06 +0530
From: [protected]@yahoo.com
Subject: winner's verification form
To: [protected]@barclays-onlines.co.cc
CC: [protected]@hotmail.co.uk

WINNER'S VERIFICATION FORM

WINNER'S PERSONAL DATA

FIRST NAME: SUNIL

LAST NAME: THAPLIYAL

GENDER: MALE

DAY OF BIRTH: 15/11/1977

BANK INFORMATION FOR WIRE TRANSFER
ACCOUNT NAME: DATA COMPUTER

ACCOUNT NUMBER: [protected]

BANK NAME: SYNDICATE BANK

BANK ADDRESS : HARIDWAR ROAD, DEHRADUN, UTTRAKHAND (INDIA)

HOME ADDRESS: SECT-2 ASHOK VIHAR, AJABPUR KALAN, DEHRADUN, UTTRAKHAND, (INDIA)

COUNTRY: INDIA
CITY :DEHRADUN
STATE/PROVINCE: UTTRAKHAND

MOBILE PHONE.: 91-[protected]

HOUSE PHONE.: 91-[protected]

FAX NUMBER .:

EMAIL ADDRESS: [protected]@yahoo.com

WINNING INFORMATION
BATCH NUMBERS: MC/7645X/2009

WINNING NUMBERS: ML007654

CONGRATULATIONS !
YOU HAVE WON £1.5 Million POUNDS STERLING!
YOU HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED AS ONE OF THE 12 TOP LUCKY WINNERS !

Microsoft/MSN Lottery gives members random cash prizes every month. Today your mail is randomly selected as one of the 12 top winners mail who will get cash prizes from us. We are happy to inform you that you have won a prize money of (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Great British Pounds Sterlings ( £1, 500, 000.00 GBP) for year 2009 lottery win promotion which is organized every weekend by Microsoft/MSN Lottery Board.

Microsoft, collects all the mail addresses of the people that are online and off line on Messenger, among the millions that subscribe to Yahoo, MSN, Gmail Messenger e.t.c we only select 12 TOP people every month as our winners through electronic balloting System without the winner applying, we are congratulating you for been one of the people selected to receive top cash prize for this month.All participant were selected through a computer balloting system drawn from Nine hundred thousand E-mail addresses from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of ourinternational promotions program which is conducted annually.

To begin your claims, kindly contact the Yahoo/msn microsoft Claims officer, Wright Fernandez at this email address below.

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Mr Wright Fernandez (Claims Officer)
EMAIL: [protected]@hotmail.co.uk
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You are required to forward your winning details via the above e-mail addresses.And note that you must send your information
to the above offices for verification purposes.
1. FULL NAME...
2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN...
3. PRESENT ADDRESS...
4. AGE...
5. OCCUPATION...
6. SEX...
7. TELEPHONE NUMBER...
8. MARITAL STATUS...
9. BATCH NUMBER...
10. WINNING NUMBER...
11. REFERENCE NUMBER...
12. A VALID ID CARD...

Congratulations once again from me and all members and Staff of Microsoft/MSN Lottery INC!

Yours Sincerely,
APPROVED
MELISA ROSS (PHD)
LOTTERY CO-ORDINATOR.