“Oprah Millionaire Contest Show.”
04/07/09—The IC3 has been alerted to the circulation of a
fraudulent e-mail, purportedly from The Oprah Winfrey Show, notifying
recipients of their nomination for the “Oprah Millionaire Contest
Show.” To participate, recipients are requested to mail their
contact information such as full name, address, telephone number, and
e-mail address; however, no mailing address was provided. Verified
contestants are then required to purchase airfare and a ticket to
attend The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as complete a forthcoming
contest form containing personal questions. The contestants are then
promised a seat for The Oprah Winfrey Show in April and asked to
provide their responses to the personal questions for a chance to win a
million dollars.
Consumers always need to be alert to unsolicited e-mails. Do not open
unsolicited e-mails or click on any embedded links, as they may contain
viruses or malware. Providing your personally identifiable information
will compromise your identity!
Individuals who receive such e-mails are encouraged to file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.