2006-06-19 12:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by leanaluppino 1 in Local Businesses ➔ Canada ➔ Halifax
yes i found out this was a scam so anyone out there that got one of these checks call your better business burea and they will give you the number for phone busters cause this is a serious crime these people have commited and they are in serios trouble if you cash the check you will go to jail for it.
2006-06-23 16:22:22 · update #1
All of these are variations on the "advance fee fraud" scam. If you reply, they'll tell you they need "a few hundred (or thousand) dollars" for taxes, fees, bank charges, whatever. If you do actually send the money, then something *else* goes wrong, and they need MORE money.
You'd think that people would wise up, but thousands of people have been taken by scams like these, and lost lots of money. They're so blinded by the big payout they're expecting to get that they suspend their skepticism and common sense.
2006-06-19 12:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just got one of these letters today also. Check included for a legitimate company near me. I was planning on returning the check to the company on Monday during normal business hours or turning it into the bank that it is said to be from considering there is one of those banks here in town. Should I not do one of my mentioned ideas and call the BBB instead. What is the best route? I already showed our police the letter and check and the check fooled them. They said it was real document. Goes to show how slick these scammers are!
2006-06-23 17:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by Can'tScamMe! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lotto will NEVER find YOU to give you money; unless you bought a ticket or participated in some other way in a draw than it must be false. If they ask for your social security, driver's license, credit/debit/checking account numbers, then its for sure a scam. If its by email, then its most likely a scam.
2006-06-19 12:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I recieved a legitimate looking check for $2750. The bank of Origin is Fifth-Third. I took the check in and asked a few questions. They believe it is a fraudulant check, but can't nail down how, so they are investigating. E-mail me if you need further answers. info
2006-06-26 02:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by John H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contact altantic lottery corp, they are the atlantic cda portion of the big lotteries. they will adivse if they are part of their organization, but these guys dont generally contact you to let you know that you have won. You can check with the corporations office to get information on the company and their owner ship and address. My opinion, is it is a marketing gimic
2006-06-21 11:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by gloria k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. You dont pay money to get a prize. There may be taxes due on the winnings, but not a fee. If you pay them anything you will be out that money.
2016-05-20 03:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you enter their lottery? No one gives you free money. I they want some of your money before they give you your money it is a scam. Throw their letter in the trash.
2006-06-19 12:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was sent one of these letters as well. What did you do? Did they send you a cashiers check? I am afraid to cash the check.
2006-06-23 14:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by Megan M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you find out if it was legitimate? I was told I won money also. Would like to know what you found out.
2006-06-23 12:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by robin j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't buy a lottery ticket, you haven't won. These things are scams.
2006-06-19 12:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Terisu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋