Scam Alert: Microsoft Online Price Notification

Started by MyInfoStride, Jun 22, 2011, 07:52 AM

MyInfoStride

Hey, this is another scam email to beware of. Don't be deceived by the name used 'Microsoft'. That is spammer in action for you. Spammers can go to any length in creating official deceit to find their victims. The email shown to have come from Microsoft UK based on the domain name. Believe me! It is a big scam. Beware and Be warned!

Read the email content below:

FROM: microsoft-award@microsoft.co.uk 

Since the internet is like an ecosystem in the natural world, which is an inter-dependent network of participants—consumers, content publishers, advertisers, network operators, and service providers. as a global company, we are accountable to millions of customers and stakeholders around the world. our commitment to our customers reflects our belief that promotion and economic opportunity go hand in hand. when individuals, communities, and governments thrive, so does our business. this means we all have an interest in ensuring that the internet promotes his/her customers.

This is to officially inform you that, your email address was one of the selected 5 that is qualifled to receive the sum of 5OO,OOO.OO gbp equlvalent ln united state dollars 725,6OO.OO usd from the new edition 2010 microsoft award promotion, which is organized by microsoft windows (uk). for more information contact mr. nicholas moore with the followlng email address nicmoore@mspil.edu.cn full details will be sent to you within 24hour in receipt of your email.

Information requested:
(a) your full name:
(b) phone number:
(c) country at present:
(d) your country of origin:

Please note: this e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. please do not reply to this message except the verification manager mr.nicholas moore email: nicmoore@mspil.edu.cn