Recently my husband got an email, I am placing below that email, Is it true?
Dear Beneficiary,
The 2009 KIA MOTORS award has been released.The function for this award was held on Monday 22nd December, 2008 in Manchester City, England. Kia Motor is giving out 1200 High Performance 2009 Kia Optima to lucky persons by an online ballot randomization system. And we are pleased to congratulate you that your email address has luckily fetched one of our products.
Congratulations from our publicity desk.To claim your car award,please contact: Engr. Barry H. Kennedy (Email: engr_barryhkennedy@live.com Tel:+447024076193)
Details required for car registration are your full name, residential address and telephone numbers.
You are fortunate to be among our list of winners and Kia Motors is happy to associate with you.
Sincere regards,
Engr(Mrs) Hannah O. Beane
Kia Motors Development Relations
Answers from the Automotive Experts
This is SPAM, do not respond to this email in any way. Delete it and mark the sender as Spam in your email program. These are very dangerous emails and can result in identity theft or charges from our federal government.
DELETE DELETE DELETE immediately!!
RED FLAGS... Warning, warning! I do believe it is a scam!
Highly unlikely that this is legit. If Kia was giving away free cars they would be doing a huge marketing campaign along with it. Plus, why would this special contest be taking place in England.