They must be quite successful, because I used to get this e-mail several years ago - I think 5 - 10 years or so. It was DEFINATELY the same thing, although knowing what I do of how these things work, they've probably had to change names & addresses - scammers generally have to uproot and find new bases frequently. Although maybe not - they seem to go to qute a bit of trouble to keep within the letter of the law. The letter says it's a promotion, not a lottery or drawing, so they're entitled to charge shipping ($31? not illegal, just unusual). It also does say, if you read carefully, what you actually won. They may be able to defend their 'promotion' enough that even though it's a rip-off, it may be a legal one. (Sigh. You can't outlaw lack of greed or make laws based on common sense.)

If you are that screwed up not to know that this is a scam - go ahead and pay the $31.95 and feel happy that you are being laughed at by the people who run their scam - and please enjoy your $5.00 exclusive Diamond collection. How fricking gullible can you be?

Of course, they are still around... as long as there are people as stupid as that, there will always be scams like this. Enjoy... Why not give us $5 or $10 as a donation instead... We are a much better cause than that...

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You know what this reminds me of??? GroupLotto.com and their fake crap scams from a few years ago. Get "free Stuff" - "Just Pay the Shipping".

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This scam is based on a personal approach by email, so there is no more information than that and you are alone.
Most people don't even talk about it, when they are trying something new on the internet.
Internet payments are easy, you just need your credit card, while you feel comfortable at home and $31.95 isn't that much and certainly not risky.

How many cheated people are willing to admit they were cheated ? Nobody likes to be considered as an idiot.
I guess this kind of scam can run forever until everybody knows it's a scam.

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I received an email subject: "Notification of Unclaimed Parcel" claiming I've won a 61" Sony Projection TV. Advising shipping is paid by Shipper.

But, they ask for $31.95 US dollars for a release fee??

To be paid by Visa or cheque sent to IMAC, Hicksville, NY.

PlasmaNet Inc. PO Box 4562, Grand Central Station, NY is also mentioned.

Does anyone have any information on this organization? Also, I live in Canada and do not know what US duty I have to pay on free lottos? Thank for any info you can give me, Frank B.

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fateh

hehe

Fateh,
Here is THE solution :
Play daily on this website http://www.luckylottoweb.com/ and wait until your account is $40.00.
Meanwhile you can read our posts about the 61 TV and find out that this is a fraud.
If you don't believe us you still can use the $40.00 to pay the $31.95 to get your 61 TV.
You can keep the rest of the money for other expenses in Pakistan.
If you do believe us you will have $40.00 and you will be the richest man in your village.
You don't have to pray for me, because I'm not a religious man.
ErikAlbert

DELIVERY & ARRANGEMENTS
Awaiting Reply From: Digital Worldnet
PURCHASE ORDER/AUTHORIZATION

ErikAlbert
My complete address
PLM43G
PACKAGE CODE # 206
Address Recorded
A PACKAGE IS NOW IN OUR SHIP- PING FACILITY CONTAINING A MERCHANDISE PURCHASE FOR ORDER AND RELEASE FOR REQUEST OF DELIVERY. WHEN ORDERING TO RECEIVE THE PACKAGE ITEM(S) BELOW, COMPLETE BY CLICKING BELOW THIS ORDER & DELIVERY REQUEST NOTICE. SHIPMENT WILL BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF THIS COMPLETED NOTIFICATION AT D.W. MAIL CONTROL CENTER.

For Immediate delivery to addressee DATE March 26, 2004

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ONLY
NOTICE SHIPMENT
THROUGH PREPAID C.O.D. MOTOR
TOTAL purchase ORDER, SHIPPING, and HANDLING fee of US$ 31.67 Required for DELIVERY

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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION AND CONTENTS --- MULTI-ITEM SHIPMENT ---
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PACKAGE CODE #206, Description: (Package Inspected), Insured Value: OVER US$125.00
Shipping Manifest list contents Inside As:) ---CONTENTS ---
ITEMS: Household Items --- Personal Accessories --- Designer Style Jewelry ---
Designer Style Watches --- Writing Instruments --- Leather Goods
>>LifetimeGuarantee>>Certificates and Warranties<<
/// All items boxes in Large Parcel being kept for ErikAlbert
and awaiting this purchase order to ship.
All items will be delivered to address of:

ErikAlbert, my complete address

Must receive this completed authorization enclosed along with a release fee of US$ 31.67
INSPECTED 03/26/04 --- Waiting ErikAlbert's reply with this notice.

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P.S. : Today, I received the same email again.

6 Commercial Street
Hicksville NY 11801
USA

Which is about 15 minutes from where I live. I think I'll go visit them tommorow and see what the deal is.

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