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Steve of Rolla, MO October 28, 2008
My husband received the same type letter/check in the mail today. He was one of 6 winners of 1,488,000.00 in prize money and set to receive 248,000.00. To expedite the processing, enclosed was a check of 4,955, which has been deducted from the winning. He, my husband, was to call Pamela Robinson before depositing the check.
The letter states: You will be using some money on this first check to pay for the applicable taxes on your winning. The tax amount is 3,975.00 to be paid via moneygram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. What really got us this time is that the check really looks legitimate. It didn't say 'Void' or 'Do not cash' or 'for products only' or any of the typical things you see typed across a 'prize' check, which REALLY perturbs me to no end. My husband is going to do like the other person who wrote on here about his experience and take the check to the bank so they can turn it in as fraud.
William of Culver, OR October 24, 2008
I was told I won a sweepstake prize of 125,000.00 from a bank card purchase/or credit card purchase. All I have to do is pay the taxes on the winnings and they will send me the money. This is in association with North American Consumers and the Atlantic Lottery
Just got my hopes up but when it is to go to be true it normally is, but I don't want other people to be fooled. Or you could say emotional damage
Barbara of Parryville, PA October 23, 2008
I received a letter claiming that I won a lottery held on June 28th 2008. The letter listed my winning numbers and claims I have won 248,000 US dollars. A check dated 10/10/2008 for 4,955.00 was enclosed with instructions to call claim agent Debbie Miller. The letter explains that I will be using some money from this check to pay for the applicable taxes on my winnings and I should not attempt to use this check until I call and speak to claim agent Debbie Miller.
I thought this was a scam so I checked it out on the computer and found that it is a scam. I just wanted to let other people know about it so they don't get scammed.
Cheryl of Springdale, MD October 21, 2008
Recived lottery winning letter for 248,000 US dollars. Check for 4955 was enclosed drawn on Bank of America. Was directed to call a number first, then to deposit check in my account, and wire 3975 via moneygram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. However, what they did not know was that when I called them, I was at my bank and had asked them to verify the check prior to depositing it in my account.
Upon checking with their California branch the check was no good. The bank kept the check and a copy of the letter to make a report to their Fraud unit. fraud unit kept
Just disappointment.
Gail of Redondo Beach, CA October 20, 2008
I Received a check of 4,955.00, with instructions not to deposit the check until I pay the appropriate taxes of 3,975 via Moneygram Wiring Facility at Wal-Mart, for the total entitled sum of 298,000.00.
No Damages, although I would like to see these people get shut down. We all have elderly parents, who might not be so savvy.
Tina of Metaire, LA October 18, 2008
I also reveived a letter form the atlantic lottery co. I told my son that these people are getting really good at these scams. I researched the name of the co. on the check and the bank. The bank address was not correct on the check and the co.'s name was for a biopharma inc. I did call just for my satisfaction. I was told the same as these other people. When he asked for my name I hung up on him. If something is too good to be true it usually is.
Amy of Warrensburg, MO October 18, 2008
was told i won a lottery and my story is exactly like the others mentioned. I still have the check. What actions should i take?
Jessica of Johnstown, PA October 17, 2008
I received a letter in the mail today, 10/17/08 stating that many unsuccesful attempts haad been made to try to contact me regarding my winning of 248,000.00. Enclosed was a check for 4955.00 The letter stated that I should not attempt to use the check until I called and spoke with the claim agent Mrs. Robinson and that 3975.00 from this check would be used to pay taxes on the winning and I would pay this via a MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY loacted at wal-mart.
The letter also stated that the winnings would either be given to me by a certified check or money order or wire transfer to my local bank account which I would provide. The letter was signed by Scott (property Manager) and the cashier's check that was enclosed in the letter was from US Bank and looked legite.
I was very excited when I got this letter. I received it at 9:30 am and the office hours stated on the letter was 10am - 6pm est. So I had 30 minutes to become skeptical. I decided to look the Atlantic Lottery Corporation up on the internet to see how credible this was and thats when I saw reports from others that received a similar letter and I realized this must be a scam.
I have not called the number and I did not cash teh check, however, the excitement of thinking I won this money, especially at this point in my life when it is much needed, and then realizing it was ascam was hurtful. I sincerely hope that something is being done about this before someone who does not become skeptical (because it really seems legite) ends up in financial distress from this scam.
Eddy of Lake Village, AR October 16, 2008
Recieved letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation stating that I won 148,000,00 in a Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corp held on June 28th 2008 in the second category. I recieved a check with the issuer's name, St Louis Mo. I was instructed that I would use the check in the amount of 4,955.00 to pay taxes in the amount of 2,850.00 on the money I had won VIA MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY located at Wal-Mart. I was also instructed not to use this check until I called and talked to agent Mrs. G. The letter was signed by Scott N (Promotions Manager)I called Emerson Electric in Saint Louis and did not get an answer.
No damages other than the fact that it got my hopes up and the money would have been nice to have. Glad I looked it up on the net. Sure would like to know how they got an official check from Emerson Co. Bet they would also.
Jessica of Minneapolis, MN October 15, 2008
Received a Letter claiming I had won USD 248,000, attached was a check from US Bank in the Amount of 4990.00 (somewhere around there).Letter Told me to call 1-900 number; Did so. Spoke with a man who told me to deposit the check in my bank account and to call him back the next day. I would receive the rest of my winnings later in the week.I deposited the check.
After i returned home, I googled the company and read emails on how this was truly to good to be true and this was a ScAM. The check is still pending in my bank account and I now don't know what to do...Im leaving work an hour early to research the check and bring the letter with me to my banker so I don't end up in any kind of financial trouble, If this truly is just a gimmicks
I am 19 years old and work a full time job as a receptionist. I have a 2000 dodge stratus car i have one year left to pay off, and got myself in quite some credit card debt. Even with my full time job, with all this money i Owe and paying my own bills and car insurace as well, i barely have any extra money to do anything. I have been entering these Publisher clearing house drawings, So i figured this Atlantic Lottery winning letter was from that so I beleive it and still want to. My dad got a foreclosure two years ago and has been homeless ever since. Life hasn't been easy, and I just want to help him and take care of him. When i first received the letter exclaiming i won quarter of a million dollars, i felt so relieved and thought life would start to change, we could buy a house again and everything was going to be ok... Depression
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