The e-mail message below is a scam. The e-mail claims that the victim’s e-mail address qualified for the Microsoft New Year Award Promo held on Jan 28, 2013. If you receive this e-mail message, please set it as spam or delete it. Do not reply to this e-mail message because, you may indicate to the scammer that your e-mail address is active and they may continue to send you other e-mail messages.
Here is a copy of the fraudulent email message:
Dear Winner,
Be informed that your Email address has qualified in Microsoft New Year Award Promo held on Jan/28Th, 2013 in United Kingdom.
For Verification on how to claim your cash Prize, please contact claims agent The Promo Manager directly with his email address - Mr. Richard Gibert Email: micro.home_verification11992011@msn.com
Also kindly forward him your File REFERENCE # below For verification/Processing : File REFERENCE Number # BRAW013-099543203 for confirmation and give him your File Reference Number.
Please contact him for proceeding with the email address below;
Email: micro.home_verification11992011@msn.com
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Long Timothy.
Head Of Customer Care Service.
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