huangy@optonline.net: MTN Telecommunication Network

I just received another electronic piece of mail from huangy@optonline.net, with no subject line. Such an email can lead to identity theft which can lower your credit score and cause a stroke.

This one is from the MTN Telecommunication Network. Perhaps this could be a legitimate company, but the rest of the email might dispute such an assertion:

MTN Telecommunication Network.
(Everywhere you go)
AMOUNT WON: $1,000.000.00 usd
Ticket No:MTN/V/Card/0803/1800
Notification Date:5/09/2008
Winning No:M/V/card/181/2008

Dear Beneficiary,

Congratulations The MTN mobile telecommunication network service has choosen you by the board of executive directors as one of the final recipients of a cash Grant/Donation.The online cyber draws was conducted from an exclusive list of 100,000 email addresses of individuals and corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer selection from the web.This promotion is to celebrate the 8th years anniversary 2008 programme,We are giving out a yearly donation of $1,000.000.00 USD to 10 lucky recipients as a way of showing our appreciation.

CONTACT EVENT ADMINISTRATOR.
Email:mtn_customercare05@yahoo.com.hk
MTN Claims Department
1.Full Name:…….
2.Residential Address:….
3.Country:……
4.Occupation:……
5.Telephone:….
6.Sex:….
7.Age:….
8.Next of Kin:…..
9.Nationality:….
10.Winning No:…..

Secretary
Mr George Mark
MTN® Award Promotion
© 2008 Online Award Promotion Edition

I even love the copyright symbol at the end. It’s used to establish credibility with the reader. Further, the crooks are asking for an arsenal of personal information. I don’t think so!