I have copied below another type of scam which also leaves you open to identity fraud if you enter your personal details as requested.

As far as emails are concerned, if you don't recognise the sender, it is best
to delete them unread, and never open attachments from an unknown source.

PC Mark Randle 962
CBM Tidworth Rural

Phone:0845 4087000 extension 744 817/8
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Microsoft Identity Scam - example email

Microsoft(r) Award Team/Claims Office
> Microsoft Corporation
#1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052.
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Dear lucky winner,
This is to inform you that your email has won a consulation prize of the Microsoft Corporation EMAIL DRAW Today.

Your email has won you 590,983 Pounds Sterling in cash.

To claim your prize, please contact your fiduciary agent Barr.Williams Brown Esq
with your Batch #:409978E and Reference No:FL/668530092 and contact him via email/phone Immediately within 24hrs. with the information below;

Barr.Williams Brown
Microsoft Promotion Award Team
Head Winning Claims Dept.
Tel; +44-701-115-1309
Fax: +44-7006-062-478
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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CERTIFICATE OF PRIZE CLAIM(Receipt Official Notification Letter)
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1.Full Name:..............
2.Address:................
3.Marital Status:..................
4.Occupation :..............`
5.Age:..............
6.Sex:.................
7.Nationality:...........
8.Tel:..............

Our special thanks and gratitude to Bill Gates and his associates.

We wish you the best of luck.Thank you for being part of our promotional award program and commemorative Anniversary Draws.

Sincerely,
Nancy Sanch Leiva
Promo Manager.

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