Falsely Used In Scam Not The Real Companys, "Barclays Bank London, PepsiCo Company" Email in attempt to coerce bank/ss/cc information in exchange for false "winnings" London United Kingdom

This email was sent to me a few days ago by most likely a group of scam/con artists in a brazen and blatant attempt to get individuals bank account, credit card, and social security numbers as well as anything else they could possibly divulge from you, if you took the bait. The emails were sent without knowledge and/or consent of Pepsi and its subsidaries.

" Treat as urgent
Sent:
Wed 10/24/07 7:10 AM
To:

Pepsi Cola Company
8 Canada Square
London-United Kingdom

Date: 24th October 2007

Attention

I am Mrs. Barb Lucero Online Director Pepsi Cola Company here in the United Kingdom, I wish to bring to your notice that the Pepsi Cola Company here in the United Kingdom has awarded you with the Sum of Five Hundred Thousand British Pounds Sterlings base on the Promo that was held here in the United Kingdom. An email selection was done on the 22nd October 2007 and One Hundred and Seventy Winners was awarded with the Sum of Five Hundred Thousand British Pounds Sterling.

You are required as a matter of urgency to contact our Paying Agent immediately for further details in regards to this Winning notice and furnish them with the following details:

Mode of Payment preferred: 1. Certified Cheque 2. Wire Transfer
Direct Phone/Cell Number
Your Full Name
Occupation
Address
Age
Sex

Contact our Paying Bank below:

Payment Bank: Barclays Bank London
Contact Name: David Robert
Position: Managing Director
Contact Email: davidroberts@barclayslondon-uk.com
Tel: +447024093610
Fax: +447092879879

You are required to comply with their given directives to have your Winning Amount transfer to you without delay. Be rest assured.

Regards,
Mrs. Barb Lucero
Online Director (Pepsi Cola Company UK) "

I knew immediately this had to be total bull so I first reported it to the FBI internet crime complaint center (IC3), next I emailed the real Pepsi Uk and Pepsi Co. with the original scam mail. Pepsi was kind and thankful to have this crime brought to their attention, saying this,
"Thank you for taking the time to contact us here at Pepsi-Cola Company and for sharing your concerns over this unapproved use of our company's logo. Please be assured that this is absolutely not a legitimate promotion that Pepsi-Cola is running. We sincerely appreciate your bringing this matter to our attention. Here at Pepsi, we have worked hard for over a century to build a reputation of quality and trust with our consumers. As you can imagine, we're very interested in learning of any outside concern that is jeopardizing that trust in effort to capitalize on our good name. For that reason, I promise to share the information you provided with our internal security team as well as federal authorities. Again, thank you for your assistance in this matter. I hope we can always count on your friendship and support. Terri Maini Consumer Relations terri.maini@pepsi.com 011417523A"

While I in no way confuse this fraudulent letter with the real Pepsi and its partners I wanted to bring to everyones attention this blatant fraud attempt in the guise of the true and respectable Pepsi.
Arm yourself with knowledge and be aware of these scams! Read this site, if you haven't already;
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Be aware and keep your hard earned cash where it belongs, in your pocket, and in your bank!
Good luck and stay safe all.

Thadius
Denton, Maryland
U.S.A.

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