Jackfoo 1st Gear October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 hi all, received an sms from"Yahoo!mail" claiming that i won $$ in the Yahoo!2008 special program winners. where can i confirm this sms? any body able to help/advise. thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roborovskii 4th Gear October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 Likely to be a scam? Maybe you want to post the entire msg here for scrutiny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacf Neutral Newbie October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 wat do u have to do in order to get the prize $$$? if they wanna u to fork out a sum of $$$ to them first in order to claim your prize $$$.. then most likely it's a scam.. nowsaday .. it's easy to fake an email account.. and you are notified via SMS which is more suspicious! be careful.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj_spike 2nd Gear October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 My dad got this msg this morning too... told him most likely its a scam.. he went to send a mail to the email provided in the sms... i told him you dun even own a yahoo mail account how to win.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Clutched October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 Looks like the senders are depending on the probability Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speddevil Neutral Newbie October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy 1st Gear October 20, 2008 Share October 20, 2008 my dad got it too!! he uses my email where his friends sent him stuff... if really kena also send to me and not him.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackfoo 1st Gear October 21, 2008 Author Share October 21, 2008 Likely to be a scam? Maybe you want to post the entire msg here for scrutiny. The sms i received on my mobile display as follow: Your phone number 65xxxxxx won $9500 in the Yahoo!2008 Special Program Winners contact [email protected] for free claims and delivery details do let yr families & friends to be careful. many thanks for all bros/sis out there on replying/advise on on my post. thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actan72 5th Gear October 21, 2008 Share October 21, 2008 Dun be cheated by all these scams.. They are out to cheat people.. Ought to be ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
News on Yahoo - Thailand political problem
News on Yahoo - Thailand political problem
Spam mail from SingPost!
Spam mail from SingPost!
Yahoo Account Compromised
Yahoo Account Compromised
Exposed: The secret powerhouse processing millions in global
Exposed: The secret powerhouse processing millions in global
Verizon Finalizes $4.8 Billion Yahoo Deal
Verizon Finalizes $4.8 Billion Yahoo Deal
Starboard Value's Letter to Yahoo's Board
Starboard Value's Letter to Yahoo's Board
Mail sent to Pulau Ubin by drone
Mail sent to Pulau Ubin by drone
Larry Page's Ex's in Trouble: Yahoo!
Larry Page's Ex's in Trouble: Yahoo!