British Random Lotto They Tried to Scam me, I was too smart for them. Ripoff Edomonton Alberta

Don't be taken in by the the British Random Lotto. The following is the letter I received by them, dated September 22,2006.

We are pleased to inform you that after the just concluded British Lotto held in London, England, that you emerged as one of the winners of the British International Lottery programs. Participants were selected through a computer ballot system draw from one million five hundred thousand names(1,500,000)drawn from Asia, Europe and North america. Your name attached to ticket number 60087-6045 with serial number 012-00115 drew the lucky numbers pf 21-27-8-15-34 which subsequently won the lottery in the third category. You have therefore been approved for the lump sum of $85,500.00 USD (EIGHT-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ONLY)in cash credited to file with Ref: No. GACC/2855/7705. This is from a total cash prize of $1,453,500.00 USD(on million four hundred fifty-three thousand five hundred United States Dollars) shared among (Seventeen) international winners in this category. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Assistance check of $2,998.75 is enclosed to enable you to finance the international clearance fees of $2,815.00. Your clearance fee should be remitted to our designated North American Agent. Consequently, you will receive a total of $80,199.00 minus $5,301.00 (6.2% Sponsors Commission). Invariably, you will receive a total of $80,199.00. Your agent will give you further details.

We ask that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been processed and money remitted to your account, as this is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking of advantage of the program by the participants and the public.

To begin your lottery claim, contact your claim agent, Brenda Martins, of IMEX Financial Management Group at 30 liberty ave, suite 224, Edmonton, AB, and accredited agency to British Random Lotto at tel 1-204------. Note that all prize money must be claimed not later than October 13, 2006. Ensure you contact your agent for the ACTIVATION AND AUTHORISATION of your check.

Signed Luis Lawson, prize co-ordinator.

If you get this letter or any letter saying British Random Lotto THROW IT AWAY.

Emily
coconut creek, Florida
U.S.A.