Looks like the Nigerian scam just morphed

I just got the following: various clues tell us it's not true [apart from the fact that I don't do lotteries] but I thought you might like to know what is now doing the rounds. It goes like this. It may not be the Nigerian scam people but since they are the only ones who seem to have 'found' my new email address so far ... It goes like this.
"FROM:THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL/PRIZE AWARD DEPT

REF: PL2/0948319/04
BATCH: 18/114/HME.

Dear Winner

We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the 23/3/2004. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 653164251592-6012 with serial number 7321411,batch number 7151085146,lottery ref number 6376527700 and drew lucky numbers 3-9-17-36-44-13 which consequently won in the 1st category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$1.500,000.00 (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States dollars)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world. This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software producers. we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our next year US$20 million international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our account officer:

Contact Person: Mr. Michael Smith
Tel: + 31-623-535-447
EMAIL: lottery.dept@ftfslotto.com

Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 25th of May,2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.

Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.

Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.

Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.

yours Sincerely,

Mrs.Shirley Van Dirk,
For Management."