Wednesday, May. 26, 2010
Sheriff issues warning about World Cup email scam
Madera County Sheriff John Anderson is issuing a warning about a suspicious email you may receive from an outfit announcing that you are a winner.
The subject headline reads:
"You are a lucky winner. Congratulations open attachment."
Title of document attached: "2010 FIFA WORLD CUP"
Sheriff Anderson says do NOT open it.
Supervisor Frank Bigelow received the following email. He didn't open it, he notified the Sheriff's Department.
From: 2010 FIFA LOTTERY AWARD
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:54 AM
Subject: YOU ARE A LUCKY WINNER "CONGRATULATIONS" OPEN ATTACHMENT
PLEASE KINDLY OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AND GET BACK TO US.
CONTACT THE AGENT ON THE INFORMATION BELOW:
NAME: DR KELVIN HARRY.
EMAIL: saclaimagent2010@luckymail.com
Tel: +27734469407
Sheriff Anderson says the public can expect more so-called lotteries to litter the internet. "Never open these kinds of notifications," he says. "Delete them immediately."


