OLYMPIA — Officials for the Washington Lottery have issued a warning about an e-mail phishing scam disguised to look as though it’s from from Mega Millions.

The intent of the scam is to fool recipients into disclosing personal information in hopes of receiving $520,000, according to a news release from Washington Lottery. The message includes photos of real Mega Millions winners and other material likely taken from MegaMillions.com.

A recent copy obtained by lottery officials said:

“Congratulation! Our database showed your E-mail address was one of the selected jackpot winners of the sum of $520,000.00. Please complete the details below to file your claim and email to our fiduciary agent to process your payment immediately.”

According to the Lottery, Mega Millions winners are never selected by e-mail addresses. The only way to win a Mega Millions prize is to buy a ticket from a licensed lottery retailer in one of the 12 Mega Millions states and match the winning numbers for the corresponding Mega Millions drawing.

“Lotteries typically do not notify prize winners by e-mail and do not request your personal information over the phone,” said Lottery spokeswoman Jacque Coe.