Based on latest research, we are developing the idea that freelotto.com and other online lottery company are nothing more than a "commercial" scam trying to earn quick money. If there is any lottery that is legal it has to be recognized by the (local) authorities.

Attached below is a 419-type of lottery scam mail using the term "Free Lotto Sweepstakes". The scammers might not mean to disguise themselves as "Freelotto.com", but even if they do, they are using a not-quite-credible company or organisation as a disguise. Bad idea.

> Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:28:04 -0700
> From: freelottop4@adelphia.net
> Subject: Ref No: MELI-T/ 17-F044262312
>
> The Free Lotto Sweepstakes,
> PO Box 42 Peter borough
> SE15 2UD
> UNITED KINGDOM
>
> Ref No: MELI-T/ 17-F044262312
> Batch No:901/00319/HLP
> Zonal Draw No: GMLA2-003
> Grand Draw No: 12099
>
> We happily announce to you the draw
>
> This mail is to bring to your notice that your email emerged as one of
> our winning email address in our last lotto sweepstakes programme that
> made you automatically a winner of the 2nd category i.e match 5 plus
> bonus.You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of
> 500.000.00(G.B.P) which is equivalent to ($917,956.00 USD).
>
> You are advice to contact the claim agent with your detail fill the
> claims form below and contact our fiduciary agent,
> PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM
> FULL NAME................................................
> AMOUNT WON.........................................
> FULL ADDRESS:........................................
> SEX:..............................................................
> AGE.............................................................
> OCCUPATION...........................................
> TEL...............................................................
> FAX.............................................................(If
> any)
> COUNTRY..................................................
> Note that you are automatically disqualified if you are below 18 years
> of age and illegal dissemination of this mail is highly prohibited.
>
> FIDUCIARY AGENT DANIEL BUCKLEY
> Email:agentdanielbuckley@yahoo.co.uk
> Sincerely,
> DAVID JOSE
> On line Coordinator
> Free Lottery Sweepstakes
>
> The Free Lotto Sweepstakes,
> PO Box 42 Peter borough
> SE15 2UD
> UNITED KINGDOM
>
> Ref No: MELI-T/ 17-F044262312
> Batch No:901/00319/HLP
> Zonal Draw No: GMLA2-003
> Grand Draw No: 12099
>
> We happily announce to you the draw
>
> This mail is to bring to your notice that your email emerged as one of
> our winning email address in our last lotto sweepstakes programme that
> made you automatically a winner of the 2nd category i.e match 5 plus
> bonus.You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of
> 500.000.00(G.B.P) which is equivalent to ($917,956.00 USD).
>
> You are advice to contact the claim agent with your detail fill the
> claims form below and contact our fiduciary agent,
> PAYMENT PROCESSING FORM
> FULL NAME................................................
> AMOUNT WON.........................................
> FULL ADDRESS:........................................
> SEX:..............................................................
> AGE.............................................................
> OCCUPATION...........................................
> TEL...............................................................
> FAX.............................................................(If
> any)
> COUNTRY..................................................
> Note that you are automatically disqualified if you are below 18 years
> of age and illegal dissemination of this mail is highly prohibited.
>
> FIDUCIARY AGENT DANIEL BUCKLEY
> Email:agentdanielbuckley@yahoo.co.uk
> Sincerely,
> DAVID JOSE
> On line Coordinator
> Free Lottery Sweepstakes
>
>