they sent me a check for 3900 to pay for any legal or processing fee because i had won 600,000 from a USA Mega Million Jackpot
the letter came from a Internation Finance co
but the check is from Hertzberg-New Method Inc
lilsnugglebug24 it looks like you asked the same question some time ago what ever happen
2006-10-19 04:47:06 · 15 answers · asked by jenniferevans32 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Believe me, it's a scam. I also received one and it was written on a "valid" checking account out of Pa. I called the bank of the check, and all they could verify is that the check "is good at this time." I called the name of the company on the check, after researching the web for the company name and by state, they had a recording on their phone , later I spoke with someone. She said the check is real, however, they did not issue these checks, the FBI was on the case and not to cash them. This is a common scam, the check may clear your bank after ten days or so, because it takes time for the check processing to complete. You use the money, "which has cleared"" then you receive a notice that your account is overdrawn that the check came back, NSF or account closed. This scam nearly always tells you to cash the check, and to call a number. They inspire you to call the number they have included prior to cashing the check so they can give you instructions. They usually always tell you this is a type of loan to you for legal processing until you receive your winnings.
I really researched mine. Then I ended up receiving many many more from other places as well.
First, I called the bank the check was drawn on.
Second, I looked up the number and address of the bank by researching the web, to see if there was actually any such bank.
Third, I researched the name of the company on the check, the payor of the check, through the internet search.
Fourth, I called the number I came up with on the search, after looking and comparing phone numbers to the web and check, and addresses and type of business.
Fifth, when I spoke to someone at the actual business, that's when it was revealed that it was a scam. Oh, I also called the bank first to verify funds. All they can say is that it is good or not.
I guess the FBI told the bank to verify the account was still good, although they actually were not paying out on this scam once it was found out .
If you get something for free over the internet or via mail, forget it. Many people have fallen for this scam, clever actually, as do many for the pay pal email scams. Don't be fooled.
Good luck
2006-10-19 05:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by avalm@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the small print. Somewhere it probably says "Not valid on planet earth" or something like that, or if it says you have to pay a fee to recover the winnings, you know it is a scam. International Finance - that is an immediate tip off! They want you to deposit money somewhere, right? SCAM
2006-10-19 11:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Perpetua 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A SCAM!!!
The check is counterfeit and after you forward the money for the "processing fees and taxes" to them, the check you deposited will be returned to your bank and you will be responsible for paying back all of the money.
Why do so many people think they will get something for nothing out of the blue???
2006-10-19 14:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the check is more than likely counterfeit. whatever you do, DON'T SEND THEM ANY MONEY. contact your bank immediately. they will issue a warning to their branches and other banks to watch out for this kind of thing. they may capture the letter and check to retain in their loss prevention department, possibly. but yes....it's a fake. if you insist, you could try depositing the check with an 11-day hold (the longest hold permissable by Regulation CC) to see if it's legit, but...more than likely, it's fake.
2006-10-19 13:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by centerstage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might be a scam because I got something about the same thing you got. Don't send money or give away any important info. I hope it's true but,don't get your hopes up. ~K~
2006-10-19 11:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Cherry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hertzberg-New Method Inc is a book bindery based in Jacksonville, Florida. Try emailing them with your situation and see if it's legit.
They operate under the name of Perma-Bound Inc. Emal them at: BOOKS@PERMA-BOUND.COM
2006-10-19 12:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by xeuvisoft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have to go and look at land on "lake of the idiots" or anything like that?Don't deposit the check, cash it at the bank chain it's drawn on
2006-10-19 11:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I wouldn't open it. Instead I would seek professional help. A good technician can certainly bail you out of this tempting situation with no risks at all.
2006-10-19 12:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....it's a scam. How naive are you? Of course it's a scam. Try cashing the check and see what happens.
2006-10-19 11:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its defintely a scam..
tell me who gives a 600,600$$ prize without any Advertising for it !!!!!!! ?????
somewhere in the terms and coditions its sure to be written that " you can claim the prize if u pay us 600,601 first " !!!! lol
2006-10-19 11:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋