Bogus emails are doing the rounds saying you have won the 2010 World Cup lottery. This is a scam and to be honest not a very good one.

They have even started a very dodgy looking website which on first glance shouldn't be trusted but you never know which is why we're telling you now; do not pass over any personal information of any kind!

The email will tell you that the lottery is sponsored by the likes of Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nokia, MTN and many other companies. It's not true. Do not believe it just because it's on the internet.

We've notified the 2010 Local Organising Committee and lawyers representing the 2010 LOC but that's all we can do to help. Again, do not pass over any personal data, you've not won anything and in passing over personal information you're only going to get fleeced.