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“Blackberry Storm Promotion” scam email

A few vital bits missing from this scam email (such as the source), and its purpose is not known.. but certainly it is not genuine.  There’s also a telephone number attached which is in South Africa. More on this scam here.

Subject: Blackberry Storm Promotion.

cid:4.425803770@web27503.mail.ukl.yahoo.com


http://www.mobilegazette.com/handsets/blackberry/blackberry-9500/blackberry-storm-9500-combo.jpg
 
Dear All,

 
Blackberry is giving away  free phones as part of their promotional drive.

 
All you need to do is send a copy of this email to 8 people; and you will receive your phone in less than 24 hrs.

Please note that if you send to more than 20 people you will receive two phones.

 
 
Please do not forget to send a copy to:
 
With Regards,

 
Amanda Lee (Marketing Manager)

Office Number: 0027 11 7838512

View full post on Dynamoo’s Blog

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5 Responses to ““Blackberry Storm Promotion” scam email”

  1. Delia Mad says:

    Is it true that a person will get a phone or its a hoax?

  2. admin says:

    @Delia: That is hoax!

  3. Sonja says:

    Hi Guys,

    The newest one even has pictures of guys that got their phones!!! Wish it was true!!

  4. AMIT says:

    this is fake thing plz don`t send me again this e-mail .

  5. matthew okache says:

    please i want to know either blackberry is still offering their promotion.

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