I won 2 Million Euros in a Lottery

I just got an email stating that I won 2 million Euros. That means I can now retire and buy an island somewhere in the remote corners of the South China Sea. NOT !

I've read about this type of Lottery scams in the papers a few times already and I'm not an internet-virgin. So I don't fall for this type of scam so easily. My first taste of internet came when I was working as a shop assistant back in 1996 and Jaring had just launched their pioneer Internet dial-up service in Malaysia. So that shows how much I've seen/read on the NET. SHeesh.... This scammers can't even send decently formatted emails. Only a fool would get caught. See below for the email sample. Looks like it was send from relay2.doubleclick.net

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FROM: EUROPE GLOBAL LOTTERY [eunetglolottery1@netscape.net]
SUBJECT: PLEASE REPLY NOW

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Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 27/4/2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 005114656588-1111 with serial number 8777-510,batch number 552270799,lottery ref number 7700629111 and drew lucky numbers 3-00-77-66-22-89 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 2,000,000.00 Euro (Two Million Euros) 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 Global challenge finance and security company , we hope with part of your winning you will take part in our next year Ten million euros international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our financial agent MR. BRIGHT ANDREW of the, EURO NET GLOBAL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL
TEL:+31-646567113
FAX:+31-20-524-8074
Email: eunetglolottery@netscape.net
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 27th of may 2005. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please 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,
Mrs. Lillian Frank
Lottery Coordinator.