Foreign lottery scams have been circulating through online and offline for years, but they are mushrooming now -- and there are a couple of new, dangerous twists to the old gimmicks.

The original foreign lottery scams simply proclaim that you are a major winner in a so and so foreign lottery contest.

Cautions:

The higher they offer the rate of lottery, the greater the risk is, and moreover you should not respond to these emails.

Beware of offers which claim that

• Your email id had won so and so million dollars.
• Your phone number had won lucky prize.
• In order to collect your money email your personal details to us.
• You may even get a message claiming that you've already won! You just have to pay little shipping money to collect your winnings prize.
• Also these scammers will ask you to pay "taxes", "customs duties," or fees – and then keep any money you send.
• Avail this offer just only for you.

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