That Malaysian SMS Scam

Been meaning to post this but eventually forgot about it until I received another SMS this morning.

On 27th October at 4.42am, as I was blissfully sleeping, I was 'wonderfully' interupted by an SMS.

Sent from Malaysia and translated in English:

Congratulations! Your sim card has won a prize, $20,000 from PT.COC@COL@. Please call the office: +6287841455526, Thank you.

Sender: Coca Cola 

Wow personally sent by COCA COLA!

I don't know how they get my number since I dont even make calls to Malaysia and always off my HP whenever I am overseas because I don't have overseas roaming.

This is my 2nd SMS received in the 'wee' hours again, at 5.42am this morning.

Translated:

Congratulations!! Your sim card has won a cash cheque prize $9,000 from a Dangdut Mania Contest TPI. Please dial officer's number: +62818817299.

H.IBRAHIM SULAIMAN

When did I ever join a Dangdut Mania contest? hahahahahahaha!

Can you imagine if an old malay uncle received this SMS and his wife saw this SMS? How in the world would he explain this?hahha 

I must a very lucky person too, I have 'won' $29,000 in just a few weeks!

In all seriousness, you will be surprised with a number of people who will fall into this trap.

Please spread the word before it's too late.