Sweepstakes Online Lottery Department - how true is it?

I was notified that I had won the sweepstakes Online Lottery Department in the amount of US$550,000.00, To file for my claim I had give my p ersonal information such as, full name, address, tel No. , bank account number, bank account number, bank address, etc. - all of which have already submitted. I regret having done so- Whats the worst thing they could do with all the information that I have given to them?

Sweepstakes Online Lottery Department - how true is it?
Emptry your bank account and create an identity theft situation. If you gave them any info on your bank details then contact your bank and explain what you have done they will help.Contact the police. Change your e-mail address, by replying you confirmed that it was active and will now get even more spam and scam mails. Then take a look at this site for more info on scams.www.scambusters-419.co.u... good luck and be careful.
Reply:so simple.......its a scam and if you provide them any type of information then just don't respond them and also hit spam to block email,
Reply:It is a scam. Do not open any links in the email. Mark it as ''Spam'' and delete it.





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Reply:Spam and scam. Fake and fraud. If you give the phishers your personal information, then you'll be facing a lot of serious financial headaches in the long run. Never fall for this kind of mess.
Reply:1) look up the word gullible in the dictionary.


2) call your bank to make sure they do not empty your account.
Reply:they will rob u blind
Reply:i get these same emails its a scam a spam copy and past it and you will see its a 419 emal scam. they are trying to get account info to withdraw not put money in!
Reply:I hope you are kidding, because if you gave your personal info this will happen to you!!





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