Be Scam Aware - Malaysian Prize Draw scam

The Trading Standards team is warning consumers to be wary of any text message, email or letter they receive saying they have won a Malaysian prize draw or competition.

We have received information from a consumer who responded to such a text message informing of a big money prize waiting to be claimed.

After responding to the message the consumer was sent an email (see below) which is disguised as a “

Validation Form” requesting that personal details are submitted, so that the prize can be claimed.

This type of text message and email has all the hallmarks of a scam and we would advise anyone who receives one, or anything similar, to act with caution before responding.

Our advice would be that you can only win a prize if you have entered the competition. If you don't remember entering the competition, ask yourself how the sender got your details! These types of messages are designed to get you to make contact with the sender, so that they can either obtain personal or bank details. In reality, there is no prize waiting to be collected.

We would advise never to provide your personal or bank account details to anybody unless you are absolutely certain of their intentions. Never be tempted to make a quick decision that you may regret at a later date. If you are unsure whether a message you receive is genuine or not, ask a family member, friend or neighbour for their own opinion. If, at any point, you have any doubts, do not be afraid to press ‘delete’.

Malaysia Apple Promotion ® 2012

Your Unique ID:

00034001AB28A687

Batch:

MC12/934/5PDH /UK

Prize Validation Security Code:

BLSC-75562012-LV-MY

VALIDATION FORM

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Dear SelectedWinner,

Date: 15

th August 2012.

Good to hear from you regarding the

Malaysia Apple Promotion ® 2012. This promotion is

sponsored and approved by Apple, The European Gaming Board and also licensed by the

International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This promo is the 1st of its kind and

we intend to sensitize the public.

To begin the verification procedure of your prize award, you are required to fully complete

the details listed below for validation of your prize money:

SECTION A

**PERSONAL INFORMATION.

*Title:(Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.):

*Sex:

*First name:

*Middle name:

*Last name:

*Age:

*Contact Address:

*City/County:

*Post Code:

*Country:

United Kingdom

SECTION B

**MOBILE INFORMATION.

*Winning Mobile No:

*Approved AmountWon:

£550,000.00GBP

*Contact E-mail:

*Alternative contact Number:

We wish to congratulate you on behalf of all members and staff of

Malaysia Apple Promotion

® 2012

, on your winning prize and wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.

Thank you for being part of our Commemorative Publicity Draws.

Yours in Service,

Jaclyn Yusof

Mrs. Jaclyn Yusof

Promotion Claims Manager

Telephone: 0060320349556

Copyright © 2005-2012 Malaysia Apple Promotion. All rights reserved

.

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Take Note: You are obliged to keep your winning CONFIDENTIAL, and NOT to be revealed to anyone or

group of people till you finally receive your prize to avoid double claim, which will automatically VOID

your claim. T&C