I guess my luck never seems to run out where these international lotteries are concerned! Although I’ve lost count of the number of e-mail messages I have received claiming that I have one the “MicroWord” lottery, this is the first time I have seen the name “SIMPLEXXIONS,” so it seemed worth of mention. If this [...]

I think “Loser Notification” would be a more appropriate subject for this e-mail message. That’s because anyone who follows through with the instructions in this message and provides the sender with the information they are seeking (which they will likely ask for later) will end up losing money. These lottery scams are flying all over [...]

Almost as popular as the “419 scam” these lotto scams have been circulating on the internet for many years. They may be considered a “419 scam” my others and I cannot say I’d argue with that, but for the purposes of keeping this site categorized, I consider them “lotto scams.” It’s pretty common for these [...]

I can’t believe this “Microword” nonsense is still being used by spammers. I don’t know how many times I have seen this one, but even so, it appears there may have been changes in names and dates that make posting this crap worthwhile. I suppose it’s reasonable to conclude that there are many internet users [...]

Do you suppose anyone else may have won this lottery other than myself and the 14 other “lucky winners?” From:    volkswagen_promo@yahoo.com Sent:    Sunday, February 06, 2011 4:58 PM Subject:    CONGRATULATIONS!!! -[Sun, 6 Feb 2011 21:58:19  +0000] Volkswagen MOTORS WORLDWIDE LTD. International New Year Promotions VW Motors P.O. Box 999 7/F, No .jia 12 Yuquan Road, [...]

So sorry, “Joanna,” I know you’re my “friend” and all, but the idea of winning a “Jockpot” simply does not appeal to me. From:    Joanna Sent:    Monday, November 15, 2010 10:33 AM Subject:    Message from your friend Hello, Look at this site http://www.7les.com/3tb Could you be the  Next Millionaire? Would you like to Won the [...]

Are you sure you’re not taking out your alleged frustrations with lotteries by exacting “personal revenge” against anyone gullible enough to buy your crap"? Today’s lesson: Don’t send spam if you don’t want to be exposed as a charlatan. From:    I want a personal revenge on LOTTERIES!!! [LevyGrain@rock.com] Sent:    Monday, November 15, 2010 2:22 AM [...]

Just shut up and send my money, will ya? P.S. Not holding my breath! From: "Mr. Pete Kess Jr." <director033@netscape.net> Subject: ATTENTION TO THE OWNER OF THIS EMAIL ADDRESS!!! Date: Thursday, November 04, 2010 1:36 AM *This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(r) Pro* Your last notification. OUR REF: NL/WW/9039/43119 YOUR REF: [...]

Here is my immediate response: You are a jackass. From: "Mrs. Maria Victoria Quijano" <osa_awards@hanmail.net> Subject: Immediate Response Required.(OSA) Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:51 PM Euro Millones s.l Oversea Subscriber Agent Madrid, Spain. Our Ref: OSA/2010/2/0001 You have won the Oversea Subscriber Agency(OSA) Bonanza Award of 24th September 2010 of the Euro Millones Int. [...]

Wow! Talk about luck! I just won the Shell Oil Co. lottery and now I’ve won the Ikea lottery, too? How could my luck possibly get any better? (I have an idea) By the way, what the heck is “povarties?” As Bugs Bunny would say: “What a maroon.” From: "Mrs.Michela Mazzoni" <ikeacashaid@aol.com> To: <Undisclosed recipients:> [...]