If only it was true!

[Coltess]

FROM ELGORDO PRIMITIVA
Ref. Nnumbe: 132/756/4509
Batch Number: 538901527-Bc68

Sir/Madam

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 20th of July, 2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 27522465896-6453 with serial number 3772-554 drew lucky numbers 7-14-18-23-31-45 which consequently won in the 2ND category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$ FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DORLAS. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.

This promotional program takes place every three year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by eminent personalities like Bill Gates and the Sultan of Brunei, we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year USD50 million international lottery.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiducial agent MR SPAKKLENAND TARLEY AND ASSOCIATES NETHERLAND. TELEPHONE :+00-31-611-433-699 HOLLAND. Reply E.mail:spakklenand@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 29th of August 2003. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.

Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible. Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified. Sincerely yours, DR. PAUL .F. COLEY Lottery Coordinator

Unfortunate the domain where I received this mail did not exist before August 12th, so it is obviously a scam. Also, the return e-mail adress (spakklenand@netscape.net) has a less thatn stellar reputation as does El Gordo Primitiva.

If only it was true!

[Mummu]

well i would say its not a fake and u ve realy won
450k DORLAS.

but what r dorlas?

[Mukizu]

True, dorlas does have a funny ring to it - I think it might be some kind of rodent, so don't open any packages from Elgordo Primitiva

[Boinky]

Not sure how much they might be worth or how big they might be, but 450K is an awful lot of Dorlas. Before claiming your prize you might inquire about renting a storage shed or two.

[Coltess]