I received the following scam today. I know it's not for real but it's a shame that there are people out there trying to take advantage of our poor, of which I am one.

From: [email protected]
> Subject: CHEVRON/TEXACO OIL COMPANY
> Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:37:15 -0600
>
> CHEVRON/TEXACO OIL COMPANY
> 2 CHEVRON DRIVE, LEKKI PENINSULA
> PMB 1282, LAGOS NIGERIA
> TELEPHONE:+234 0836900550
>
> THE CHEVRON/TEXACO OFFICIAL PRIZE NOTIFICATION.
>
> You have been selected in the on-going Chevron/Texaco award held this
> Febuary 2009. We the promo board are pleased to inform you that, you have
> beenapproved for a payment of $500, 000.00 USD. Note that this promotion is
> mainly aimed at alleviating poverty.This email is randomly sent to five
> people worldwide. Your verification number is:
> (CT-xxx-xxxx, FGN/P-xxx-xx).This promotion is held to mark Chevron`s
> Aniversary. You will be required to fill out your information in the below
> given form and send it to the funds release officer in West Africa. Please
> find his contact details below:
>
> CLAIMS PROCESSING OFFICER:
> Mr.carr peterson
> EMAIL:[email protected]
> Phone: +234 0836900550
> You are also advised to provide him with:
>
> NAME IN FULL:
> CONTACT ADDRESS:
> AGE:
> NATIONALITY:
> OCCUPATION:
> PHONE:
> FAX:
> MOBILE NUMBER:
> SEX (M/F):
> REMARKS ABOUT CHEVRON/TEXACO:
> IDENTITY CARD IF ANY.
>
> We are glad to have you as one of our luckly winners.
> Yours Sincerely,
> Mr. carr peterson.
> Online Co-ordinator..
>