A RESIDENT wants to warn others not to fall for a scam letter he fears is being sent to homes across Harwich.
David Chapman, of Main Road, Dovercourt said he was sent a letter claiming he had won £725,000 through the post on July 17.
It is branded as being from the Euromillions Fifa World Cup Lottery, but tells Mr Chapman he must pay one percent of his winning amount in order to receive the prize total.
"I don't play the Euromillions," Mr Chapman, 63, said.
"Some people might fall for it so I want to warn them not to.
"It does look quite realistic but I called the phone numbers and they didn't exist."
Euromillions has a list of advice about scam prize winning letters on its website.
It states that Euromillions will not contact you if you have won, which can only come from buying a ticket, and never ask for a fee to claim prizes.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here