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The fake Postcode Lottery email below is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. THe fake email claims the recipients' postcode has been selected at random by a computer ballot system and they have won a prize of £1000. The fake Postcode Lottery email then attempts to trick potential victims into sending them their personal information by claiming they need to do so in order to claim their so-called prize.
Your postcode has been selected at random by computer ballot system.You have won a prize in 4th category, of £1000.In order to claim your prize, please provide three forms of identification.Passport or driving licence (front and back or scan or photo)Selfie photo (please take a photo of yourself)Selfie with you holding your document next to your face.Please email required documents to ukpostcodelottery@yahoo.com
Your postcode has been selected at random by computer ballot system.
You have won a prize in 4th category, of £1000.
In order to claim your prize, please provide three forms of identification.
Passport or driving licence (front and back or scan or photo)
Selfie photo (please take a photo of yourself)
Selfie with you holding your document next to your face.
Please email required documents to ukpostcodelottery@yahoo.com
If you are unsure about any communication you receive regarding Postcode Lottery, please contact them at 0808 109 8765 or email info@postcodelottery.co.uk and they will be happy to advise.
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