I recieved a check for $2,194.00, from the Authentic claims, Inc. It says I am to send the check to cover taxes, surcharges, and insurance on the winnings. Then they will transfer funds of
$54,000.00 to my designated account. Is this on the level or a
scam. Thanks, Ginny
2007-09-22 11:46:28 · 9 answers · asked by Ginny R 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
I would persoanlly call it a scam - clearly they are asking for money before any exchanges take place - ON WINNINGS!!??
Please don't be tempted to send money - if this is a genuine win then perhaps you should contact them requesting that the money is placed into your account and any monies owing will be taken from that.....I bet you won't hear from them again.
Its hard to believe people do these things but, sadly, the reason it is done is because people believe in it and the con-artists make a fortune.....you will end up not winning Ginny but losing!.
2007-09-22 12:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Leu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I received one also. guess we'll find out monday. the co on my check is from SCOTT Powerline & Utility EQ. its a real place of business. The return address on the header is located in the same building as the Sacramento courthouse. they are not asking for any money and supplying the funds necessary to cover any charges so who knows maybe for real guess will find out monday:)
2007-09-23 03:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Maureen T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam. Send them a letter with plenty of your favorite expletives and tell them where to go.
2007-09-24 09:06:35 · answer #3 · answered by Gambit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something sounds too good to be true then it usually is! My old mum used to say that and you know the other saying - mummy is always right!
2007-09-22 12:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by dozyllama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would report this to your local Attorney General immediately.
2007-09-22 12:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smells fishy.
2007-09-22 12:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ever you find yourself asking "is this a fraud promotion?" it is a fraud promotion
2007-09-22 11:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by Icarus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
scam
2007-09-22 11:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by dave 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of COURSE it's a SCAM ....
(God, how can people be so GULLIBLE ??)
2007-09-23 00:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋