Did anyone (especially those from the UK) hear of LOTTO inc.?

Question

I got a paper in the mail a while back saying I won some money but had to call to the Uk to claim it. I ignored it and they sent another. (I know for sure this was not from the internet)I got a calling card and called the number and they said I did win and theyll send a check within 5 to 10 days. They said they draw winners once a year Everyone believes this is a scam...anyone ever hear of it? The main workers' names are Jane Combs and Tony Adams
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13 hours ago
thank you guys :( .... how the hel did they get my address? and i called and they said i didnt have to pay anything but they will take 4thousand from the winnings for tax...im not doubting anyone's answers by any means I believe you guys but I wanna know what they are doing. Whats their plan because they never asked me for money and when I called the number they still said I dont have to pay anything and that I should be accepting a cheque. Basically what Im asking is how do they work?what are their goals

Answer 1

You can get addresses easily. There are companies that sell then from voting or housing records.

This sounds like a scam. You will be eventually asked for a bank account or credit card or other personal information. How can you win a lottery you never entered?

By the way, did the call to the UK cost money? Perhaps they operate a 900-like-number and they get the profits from the call as well?

Answer 2

I worked at the Attorney General of NY for 2 years and I saw this kind of stuff all the time. They will send you a large check, for example $10,000 and then they will say, deposit it into your account, and we will deduct $4000 in taxes, and then by the time they are done, your bank will call you saying the check was fake and you will be $4000 poorer. Are you in the US? Most states have laws against international lotteries. As crappy as it is, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Answer 3

Ive never heard of them but it sounded like all the makings of a scam to me!

I ran a google search on uk sites and the first 6 results all related to scams. Including a couple of 'fraud alert' warnings.

see for yourself, if you put 'lotto inc scam' into google uk sites then what pops up aint good!

I dont care if they havent asked you for any money I'd leave them well alone my friend.

Answer 4

You cannot win a lottery that you haven't bought a ticket for.

Come on, you know its a scam or you wouldn't have asked.

How did they get your address? Phone book or they bought a list of addresses.

Maybe they used a premium rate number and you were payinga couple of dollars for every minute you were callingt hem.

Just forget it. And ignore any similar letters because its certain they have sold on youraddress and phone number as someone who is gullible. (sorry, that sounds harsh - let's instead say 'trusting')

Answer 5

Its a scam. There is no such company. Search for it on Google before phoning, now its too late.
You have given them your name (they need it for the cheque) and your phone number (they dial 1471 after you hang up).
If they send you a small cheque DO NOT CASH IT. A cheque gives them your bank details and they then have enough info to steal your identity.
CHANGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER immediately, even if it costs you money.

They also made money off your phone calls.

Answer 6

SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMM


You dont get summat for nothing ... well,asda are giving a box of there t-bags( 80 ), but thats about it.

There goals are to rip you off, they will ask for money at some stage.

Answer 7

Hmmm, interesting, the check could possibly be fake, they might ask you deposit it then turn around and pay them the 4 grand by western union or something.

Just be careful.

Answer 8

Its just a scam trash it, I got one in the mail before. Wanting your bank account number to direct deposit your money you won. Please that is the first red flag.

Answer 9

no