I Just Won the Mega Lottery!!!

[koilife]

I just received a letter telling me that I won a $4.5M share in the Mega Lottery Picker 2016. They want me to send them an international wire transfer, OR I can pick up my check in person in Madrid, Spain.

How convenient that I will be there in 10 days so I don't have to waste money on a wire transfer!!!

All I have to do is convince the Nigerian prince I am travelling with to delay an extra day in Madrid, and we'll live like kings along the Camino. I'll bet there's no bed race for Parador suites!

 

[Albertagirl]

Aren't you glad we're friends?

 

[michael heitzman]

So legit. Record their faces when you arrive at the address, if the address is even real.

 

[SYates]

You really might scare the h*ck out of them by threatening to turning up in Madrid, lol! SY

 

[koilife]

So legit. Record their faces when you arrive at the address, if the address is even real.

As in, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera!" ???

Of course this is legit. How could it not be? I got a letter in the mail. Who would spend that kind of money on a scam?

 

[koilife]

Aren't you glad we're friends?

I think I'm about to discover that I have more friends than I ever thought possible. I might even be the most popular guy in Spain for about 2 million rounds of cervesa and tapas.

 

[Davey Boyd]

You do realize that I have always loved you Koilife? Ha ha!

 

[alexwalker]

I have always wanted to receive such a letter, but very happy for you. May I offer my services, as a former soldier, to accompany you to Madrid, for protection and safety, to pick up the money? Who would have thought that one of my best friends ever on this planet should win such a price?

 

[Dutchwalk53]

all of the above ..... Me too

 

[jirit]

Hate to disappoint you but I got the same letter

So booked a private jet, went to the address, collected the last of all the available funds

 

[koilife]

Hate to disappoint you but I got the same letter

So booked a private jet, went to the address, collected the last of all the available funds

Ivar --- Is there a mega unlike button anywhere on this site that can take away all likes of a person??? I'd be happy to pay for one, but now you'll have to bill @jirit.

 

[Albertagirl]

This is of course a ridiculous letter, so regarded as funny by all of us. But I am wondering is there is some way to pass this information on to Spanish or United States authorities, for the protection of vulnerable persons from this fraud. I worked for nine years in a seniors' residence and became familiar with the vulnerability of some seniors to this type of fraud. One gentleman, in particular, responded to numerous scams of this source and became a popular target for multiple scammers. After he died, his family continued to receive such scamming letters for years and was pressed and distressed to bring this to and end. I don't know whether the official response would be: "Well, just don't send them any money, then." But it is possible that such information might be useful to cut off at least this one fraud.

 

[koilife]

This is of course a ridiculous letter, so regarded as funny by all of us. But I am wondering is there is some way to pass this information on to Spanish or United States authorities, for the protection of vulnerable persons from this fraud. I worked for nine years in a seniors' residence and became familiar with the vulnerability of some seniors to this type of fraud. One gentleman, in particular, responded to numerous scams of this source and became a popular target for multiple scammers. After he died, his family continued to receive such scamming letters for years and was pressed and distressed to bring this to and end. I don't know whether the official response would be: "Well, just don't send them any money, then." But it is possible that such information might be useful to cut off at least this one fraud.

It can't be a fraud. @jirit said she claimed the last of the money already!

Actually, I did already send it on to the US Postal Inspection Service, along with a scan of the envelope, for exactly the reasons you state. Not sure who in Spain, but surely Uncle Google can help me with that one.

 

[VNwalking]

Aren't you glad we're friends?

I think I'm about to discover that I have more friends than I ever thought possible. I might even be the most popular guy in Spain for about 2 million rounds of cervesa and tapas.

Ha ha ha! Now that Jirit scooped the prize right out from under your nose, she's the one with all the friends. Sorry koilife.
(Glad you reported this. Thanks. We can laugh, but there are others who are more naive.
And thanks for the giggle. It's gotten a bit serious around here.)

 

[MaryLynn]

Despite the fact that your letter is stamped "U.S Government Approved" and "Certified" and illegibly signed by someone, I am skeptical that you really won the money.

This link from the official lottery website has information about scams:
www.euromillones.com/info-euromillions.asp?c=SC

 

[James R B]

I won in Monopoly!

 

[Icacos]

Dear, dear @marylynn, do you really believe that the Lumberjack Song is the Canadian National Anthem?

 

[Icacos]

It can't be a fraud. @jirit said she claimed the last of the money already!

Ha ha ha! Now that Jirit scooped the prize right out from under your nose, she's the one with all the friends. Sorry koilife.

@jirit is a 'he.'

 

[MaryLynn]

Dear, dear @marylynn, do you really believe that the Lumberjack Song is the Canadian National Anthem?

Of course, I do. And that's okay.

 

[VNwalking]

Sorry, jirit! Oops.
We knew that. (Well, now we do.)

 

[koilife]

@jirit is a 'he.'

Oops! You mean now I have to apologize to him after he stole my prize?!

 

[Icacos]

Oops! You mean now I have to apologize to him after he stole my prize?!

Yes ..... and he's a tall fellow too!

 

[koilife]

Yes ..... and he's a tall fellow too!

Oh yeah?! Well, I'm not afraid. I know karate, dim sum, and 18 other vaguely Asian sounding words. In certain circles, they call me Bruce.

Besides, in looking at Jirit's profile, I realize he's a Canadian, and they're always nice!

 

[jirit]

Yes ..... and he's a tall fellow too!

Tall and big, and as you now know, a lot richer ( at least in spirit )

 

[jirit]

Oh yeah?! Well, I'm not afraid. I know karate, dim sum, and 18 other vaguely Asian sounding words. In certain circles, they call me Bruce.

Besides, in looking at Jirit's profile, I realize he's a Canadian, and they're always nice!

Actually born in Australia, somewhere in the outback and I believe I am a distance relative to Russell Crowe or is it Crocodile Dundee ?

Bruce was my pet crocodile

 

[VNwalking]

Thank you, gentlemen.
Enjoying a well-needed giggle at all our expenses.

 

[movinmaggie]

Hate to disappoint you but I got the same letter

So booked a private jet, went to the address, collected the last of all the available funds

Neville maybe now you can use it all to purhcase a new house in Victoria, now that we're the third hottest market internationally, followed by Aukland and Toronto

 

[jirit]

Neville maybe now you can use it all to purhcase a new house in Victoria, now that we're the third hottest market internationally, followed by Aukland and Toronto

Actually I was thinking of buying one of Vancouver's Point Grey "tear me downs" for a couple of million, and building a new McMansion in its place

Hopefully I have some change left over to buy a grande double latte at Starbucks

 

[HeidiL]

A good friend of mine used to live in C/Rios Rosas - 16, I think.

I checked Google Maps for no. 34, and they've clearly misspelled the name of the shop which is at that address now. It's called Spainphone, I think it should be Spamphone...

 

[Saint Mike II]

As in, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera!" ??? Of course this is legit. How could it not be? I got a letter in the mail. Who would spend that kind of money on a scam?

BUT did you actually BUY a ticket in this Lotto??? If not how did they get your details?? If you DO intend to front up to the address - suggest you take along your own security guard (armed). Buen Camino!!

 

[Icacos]

BUT did you actually BUY a ticket in this Lotto??? If not how did they get your details?? If you DO intend to front up to the address - suggest you take along your own security guard (armed). Buen Camino!!

How did they get his details? My guess is they saw him coming. As to a security guard accompanying him, his BFF @alexwalker, has offered his services there.

 

[koilife]

BUT did you actually BUY a ticket in this Lotto??? If not how did they get your details?? If you DO intend to front up to the address - suggest you take along your own security guard (armed). Buen Camino!!

For providing security, @alexwalker already volunteered, although I use that term loosely, as I expect he has ulterior motives. Are you volunteering too? And, if it means we have to go take on that Goliath, that veritable Paul Bunyan of a man, @jirit, are you still ready, willing, and able?

 

[jirit]

For providing security, @alexwalker already volunteered, although I use that term loosely, as I expect he has ulterior motives. Are you volunteering too? And, if it means we have to go take on that Goliath, that veritable Paul Bunyan of a man, @jirit, are you still ready, willing, and able?

Hate to be the bearer of bad news again but I have spent all the money

 

[koilife]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news again but I have spent all the money

No doubt feeding Babe, the Blue Ox.

 

[jirit]

No doubt feeding Babe, the Blue Ox.

No feeding Bart the grizzly bear. This is Canada - no blue ox here - only south of the border

 

[alexwalker]

For providing security, @alexwalker already volunteered, although I use that term loosely, as I expect he has ulterior motives. Are you volunteering too? And, if it means we have to go take on that Goliath, that veritable Paul Bunyan of a man, @jirit, are you still ready, willing, and able?

My very best friend, my motives are purely humanitarin and for your benefit & safety only. I shall only humbly ask for a more or less symbolic fee of 1.000 Euros/hour + flight and parador expenses, in addition to the industry standard 50/50 split.

 

[koilife]

My very best friend, my motives are purely humanitarin and for your benefit & safety only. I shall only humbly ask for a more or less symbolic fee of 1.000 Euros/hour + flight and parador expenses, in addition to the industry standard 50/50 split.

I have a distinct image of Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny when they're splitting money 50/50. Bugs says, one for you and one for me. Two for you and one, two for me. Three for you and one, two, three for me. Somehow I get the sense you went to The Bugs Bunny School of Accounting.

 

[Pabloke]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news again but I have spent all the money

Mmmmh... no, i don't think so.

Once you cut a couple of trunks, what can one do to spend such amount of money in Canada?

Ok, i'll take a siesta while i think about it.

 

[alexwalker]

Somehow I get the sense you went to The Bugs Bunny School of Accounting.

Listen, dear friend, I have to set up serious and expensive security measures for this gig: Madrid is very dangerous for people with so much money as you have won. But I have good news for you: You don't have to go there!!! I have ordered a private jet for me tomorrow, and going straight to Madrid to pick it up for you! With private bedroom (it's a long flight) and 4 stewardesses, at a bargain price of 20.000 Eurous! Round trip! Parador has also been booked. Now all is in safe hands, finally: Would hate to see such a good friend being conned.

I just need you to PM me a photocopy of your CC (both sides) so I can pay for the plane (I prefer MasterCard, but any card with unlimited withdrawal will do), + your PayPal login info so I can send over the money from Madrid. You should have all the money in your PayPal acc. by Monday, latest! You will save a lot of money by not having to go to such a dangerous place all by yourself, but letting me do the tough work instead. But hey, what are best friends for?!

 

[koilife]

Listen, dear friend, I have to set up serious and expensive security measures for this gig: Madrid is very dangerous for people with so much money as you have won. But I have good news for you: You don't have to go there!!! I have ordered a private jet for me tomorrow, and going straight to Madrid to pick it up for you! With private bedroom (it's a long flight) and 4 stewardesses, at a bargain price of 20.000 Eurous! Round trip! Parador has also been booked.

I just need you to PM me a photocopy of your CC (both sides) so I can pay for the plane (I prefer MasterCard, but any card with unlimited withdrawal will do), + your PayPal login info so I can send over the money from Madrid. You should have all the money in your PayPal acc. by Monday, latest! You will save a lot of money by not having to go to such a dangerous place all by yourself, but letting me do the tough work instead. But hey, what are best friends for?!

Wow! Who could ask for a better friend?! This Camino-thing really does provide!

 

[alexwalker]

Wow! Who could ask for a better friend?! This Camino-thing really does provide!

Oh yes, dear friend and fellow peregrino: The Camino provides! Will give you what you need.

Right now I need a PM with your CC details and your Paypal login info.

 

[koilife]

Oh yes, dear friend and fellow peregrino: The Camino provides! Will give you what you need.

Right now I need a PM with your CC details and your Papal login info.

My Paypal is jirit@pilgrimrus.eu and password is "Camino" and credit card is MC 1234 5678 9012 3456 exp. 05-16 security code 987

 

[jirit]

Well I glad this is settled.

We can return to our regular scheduled program - the Camino

 

[alexwalker]

My Paypal is ivar@pilgrimrus.eu and password is "Camino" and credit card is MC 1234 5678 9012 3456 exp. 05-16 security code 987

Right! I am at it! I will be very busy for a while: Do not call me or contact me in any other way: I'll call you when I'm done with it all.

 

[darronb]

I to won a very large amount of money several times from 4 different countries. After reading carefully I decided to post the letter back to each of them in the provided envelope with the addition of a envelope sized peice of roofing LEAD. No postage was required on my part and funnily enough one did not receive any more correspondence from them.

 

[psychoticparrot]

I was struck at once by the proximity of your announcement of sudden riches to the link enabling donations to Ivar's website and for all the services he provides Camino pilgrims.

When you collect your winnings, maybe throw a few thousand euros Ivar's way.

 

[koilife]

I was struck at once by the proximity of your announcement of sudden riches to the link enabling donations to Ivar's website and for all the services he provides Camino pilgrims.

When you collect your winnings, maybe throw a few thousand euros Ivar's way.

I promise to give Ivar 50% of whatever I collect. That's out of gross, mind you, not net after @alexwalker claims his mercenary share. Although, if there's nothing to collect, @jirit might have to make the donation on all our behalf.

 

[J F Gregory]

I just received a letter telling me that I won a $4.5M share in the Mega Lottery Picker 2016. They want me to send them an international wire transfer, OR I can pick up my check in person in Madrid, Spain.

How convenient that I will be there in 10 days so I don't have to waste money on a wire transfer!!!

All I have to do is convince the Nigerian prince I am travelling with to delay an extra day in Madrid, and we'll live like kings along the Camino. I'll bet there's no bed race for Parador suites!View attachment 26089

Funny!

 

[Kanga]

Look I'm very sorry @koilife and @jirit but as a lawyer I have to tell you that my services are needed or you will both be up for massive taxes and bank fees. I have a company set up in an offshore tax haven which will avoid any nastiness from the Spanish, Canadian, US and UK governments, and a special relationship with some very honest and fee free Nigerian banks. You need me.

 

[jirit]

Look I'm very sorry @koilife and @jirit but as a lawyer I have to tell you that my services are needed or you will both be up for massive taxes and bank fees. I have a company set up in an offshore tax haven which will avoid any nastiness from the Spanish, Canadian, US and UK governments, and a special relationship with some very honest and fee free Nigerian banks. You need me.

Everybody seems to forget that it has been collected and spent - thus no taxes due - can't get blood from stone (or something like this)

 

[jirit]

As a former accountant I decided to check if any taxes would be due on fake MEGA LOTTERY scams.

Well I was surprised to learn the following:

Under EU directive 2011-453-330/53225/7437763-45225/2ww45454 - this434 - is 34344- long -343422:

Citizens of Spain, and select countries of the EU must pay income taxes based on their domicile place of residence
Citizens of treaty countries (and this includes the USA, Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands) must pay a withholding tax of 50% of the expected winnings