The FBI and 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' say Internet users should beware of an email scam disguised as the "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show." Photo Chris Pizzello, file/AP.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center said this week that a circulating email was advertising the Oprah Millionaire Contest Show, which asks recipients for contact information. It also says those who apply have a chance to win $1 million.
The bureau says the email is fraudulent and not from Winfrey or her show's production company, or Harpo Productions.
Harpo has posted a warning about the scam on the show's website. It says authorities told them at least a dozen scams currently promise tickets, travel and money from the Chicago-based show.
