could this be legit??

gubby

My son who has applied (through a company- cant remember the name and paid over €800)
today received this email. I copied text only but the orignal email look real good. I would appreciate advice.. is it real?? I often hear people say if its too good to be true than it probably is not true.

this is email:

Congratulations, you've won !
Dear XXXXXXX ,
Congratulations on winning a United States Permanent Resident Card through Diversity Visa Lottery. Follow the instruction below to pay the processing fees
and start the integration process in the United States as soon as possible.
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Application Date: 10/27/2010 7:18:43 AM
Acceptance Date: Tuesday 4th of January 2011 07:08:50 AM
Winner name:
Eoin XXXXX
Although the U.S State supports almost all the costs associated with your move in the U.S this additional fee is required to cover partially other visa related fees collected by Embassy or Consulate abroad, Department of Homeland Security's, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The fee is also used to prove your identity and express your interest in the U.S visa so we can make all the demands required for your relocation in the United States.
Fees:
Type of Residence Card Price
United States Permanent Resident Card $150
Subtotal: $150
Processing fees Included
Total $150
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM
You have been selected at random from over 12.1 million qualified entries (16.5 million with derivatives) received.The diversity lottery was conducted under the terms of section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act which makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
the annual DV program makes visas available to persons meeting simple, but strict, eligibility requirements.The Department of State implemented the electronic fees processing system beginning with DV-2005 in order to make the DV process more efficient and secure.
The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer and will be processed by the U.S embassy in the United Kingdom.
Western Union is a leading provider of International person-to-person money transfer. With more than 150 years experience and 245,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is recognized for sending money quickly, reliably, and safety.
Click on the following link to find the nearest Western Union agency and send the fees payment (U.S $150 or equivalent local currency.)
Find Western Union Agency
Please note that if you want to take your family with you (e.g wife and/or childrens the fee is $U.S $450 or equivalent local currency.
After you send the payment via Western Union please email at us.states@usa.com with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):
1) Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
2) Exact sender's name on file with Western Union:
3) Exact sender's address on file with Western Union:
4) Amount sent:
Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received. Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email along with exact date and time when you will receive the documents and travel information to move in the United States.

Please send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:
Mr G Economopoulas
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 2LQ
United Kingdom
Marketplace Safety Tip Notice
The payment must be sent via Western Union no later than 20 January 2011. You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the last day to pay. Heavy demand may result in system delay

Help

For any questions please contact U.S. Department of State's Customer Support at us.states@usa.co

breadmonkey

I had a quick scan through and was immediately alerted by the words WESTERN UNION. 100% scam.

dysno

Mr Econopolous is cheating you asking for $150.

I am also an agent of the US embassy.

I will fix your green card for only $120 and include your wife and childrens for only $50 each.

You have until 12th January but don't leave your payment till the last minute because the sooner you send the money the sooner I can fix you up.

After you send the payment via Western Union please email at fasttrack_greencard@official_usa_immigration.com

If you don't hear back straight away remember the US Embassy is very busy and we don't always have time to answer calls or emails are we are constantly going back and forth from the Western Union shop

lonestargirl

Unfortuntely for your son this has scam written all over it

gubby wrote: »

My son who has applied (through a company- cant remember the name and paid over €800)

DV lottery is free to enter, no need to ever pay a company.

gubby wrote: »

Application Date: 10/27/2010 7:18:43 AM
Acceptance Date: Tuesday 4th of January 2011 07:08:50 AM

For the DV lottery that closed Nov 2010 the draw will not be held until summer 2011.

gubby wrote: »

The fees must be paid using Western Union money transfer

Scam, you pay visa fees at the embassy at the time of interview.

gubby wrote: »

and will be processed by the U.S embassy in the United Kingdom.

Irish people go to Dublin for visa processing not London

gubby wrote: »

For any questions please contact U.S. Department of State's Customer Support at us.states@usa.co

Official email address end with .gov

breadmonkey

adamski8

gubby wrote: »

Please send the payment to the U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:
Mr G Economopoulas
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 2LQ
United Kingdom

hahahahaha great name!
SCAM in case you didnt know already.
God i hope your son didnt already pay €800!