I didn't get one from the idiot you all did, but got one from a company in Canada, drawn on a bank in Nebraska.  Did a websearch and very first hit was for the bank in Nebraska.  It was a scam for $1795.  I reported it to the USPS but it probably won't do any good.  I'm going to have fun with these a**es for a change and call with an official title and scare them for a change.

My grandson is so disrespectful and i need u to strain him out for me.

Ireceived a letter yersday from a Frank Hamilton and check for 2650.00 and to call the number 1-289-3895 for Home Financial Inc. and I will received the rest of the by carried in 2to 3 bussiness days. 22,350.00 Thomas W. Barry Foreign Account Dept. What do I do with the check I want the FBI to get this people.

I received a letter from Ally Financial Inc. The story is the same as above. The Phone Number (248)892-3895 was answered by Frank Hamilton. I called the bank the check was drawn on and they stated my bank would have to call on it to validate it.

was it from the law office of Francis R Cole and associates in San Jose CA

was it from the office of Francis R Cole attorney in san jose CA

Was is from the attorneys office of Frank R Cole in San Jose Ca?

umm...here is a new number...1-289-892-2475, David Woorow is the name to ask for...same scam, got a check  for $3700 and have to pay taxes on that crap provided  I cash the check then call back and $27,900 will be deposited 3 days later...lol, what a** hats these fools are..would have been nice  to have that money this close to Christmas though...f'kin' a** hats!!! Thanks for the info folks!

Got the same $3000 check from Malteurop. Every time I try to call the #, I can't get through. I think it's a fraud.

I received a letter/check for $3000 today. It looks real. I googled the company and all I got was a beer company.

Got a letter from Malteurop who have to do with beer making in Milwaukee but this letter said that I was a mystery shopper and to deposit the check for 3,000 in to my account then told me what I was doing.  So I looked up the number I'm supposed to call and its not a Wisconsin number especially not a Milwaukee number.  Maybe they are changing their scheme but im gonna call to screw with them just because.  Same thing as a previous post my letter was dated Wisconsin but the stamp was from Cananda.

I received a mail envelopmet with check to my name ,account $150,000.00 with a letter from Pauljacson@accountant.com where say me that i won it and can to deposit in the bank. i go to open an account in the bank and after 15 days the bank said that chech is FRAUD .the check signed by SIBLEY & ASSOCIATES INC.

When I write you Pauljacson@accountant.com that the check is fraud your email :Account Deactivated




Sincerely i feel fraud by email envelopmet.

I received a check for $150,000.00 from Quachita Valley - Letter states:

Please find enclosed check/draft, send us email pauljackson@accountant.com to notify us of the deposit and state when funds will clear or be available to you and we shall forward you the wire transfer information.

So yeah I guess I am rich as I was before huh?  And what is he wiring me more money????  HA HA HA

HI,I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT ALL THIS THINGS BUT I RECIEVED A CHECK FROM BASIC PACKAGING INDUSTRIES INC.WORTH 98,500 USD AND THAT I HAD TO DEPOSIT IT MY ACCOUNT WHICH I DID,I WONDER IF I AM IN TROUBLE OR NOT AND PUZZLED WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN NEXT,DO THIS PEOPLE REALLY EXIST?IS THE CHECK REALLY FAKE?I HAVE DEPOSITED IN MY ACCOUNT ALREADY THE CHECK,WOULD IT PUT ME IN DANGER?TANX AND GOD BLESS

So................Are you rich?

I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL STATING THAT I HAVE WON THE LOTTERY, THE CHECK THAT I RECEIVED WAS FOR $165.100.00. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CHECK TO MY BANK AND GIVEN IT TO THEIR FRAUD DEPARTMENT SO THEY CAN RUN THE CHECK. TODAY I WILL FIND OUT IF I'M RICH OR NOT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE WON THE INTERNET LOTTERY. LET'S STOP THEM NOW. I VERY PISS.

Mt attorney told me that they can not be charged with anything for producing bad paper. However, once the check is processed for payment & it is verified that it is fake, they we can do something with these fools!! How stupid are they? They keep trying & trying even though they know that the FBI is on their trail!

Yes, I too received a sweepstake letter & a check. I called to inquire and the guy, Paulson became very angry with me telling me that the check is not fake, etc., etc.

My attorney told me to deposit my check for $3785 also, and then we will proceed and press charges.

recieved a check from timex telling me the same thing that you where told.i was to make contact wit paul jackson at 1-416-824-5126 for which i did and he told me the check was good and go ahead and deposit in my banking totally amount of check $150.000. dollars i still have the check at my house,the company the ckeck was writtened for TIMEX CANADA INC 445 HOOD ROAD MARKHAM ONTARIO L3R 8W1. THANK YOU FOR ANT ADVISE GIVEN ME BY YOU. STEVEN A RYANM

I JUST GOT MY SECOND LETTER I WAS A BIG WINNER IN THE NORTH AMERICAN SWEEPSTAKES MY LETTER CAME FROM FINANCIAL BROKERS OF 44562 MORELY DRIVE CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI 48036 TEL 1-416-824-5126 IT WAS FOR $3,785.00 THE STATE ATTORNEY HERE IN FLORIDA SAID FOR ME TO DEPOSIT IT IN THE BANK AS THERE IS NO CRIME COMMITTED AS FOR THE CHECK THAT I HAVE THE CHECK NUMBERS AND THE ACCOUNT NUMBERS MATCH. ONCE THE CHECK BOUNCES THEN I HAVE A CASE FOR BAD PAPER WHEN YOU CALL THESE PEOPLE RECORD THE CALL FOR THE FBI AND THE STATE ATTORNEY. I MUST BE REAL LUCKY TO WIN 2 TIMES LET'S CATCH THESE GUYS.

I received the same letter as all of you. I was given the same phone number and a check for $3,758. I called the number out of curiosity and was told the date was a misprint and another would be sent to me. In order for them to confirm it was me I had to send an email with my name and batch number from the letter to pauljackson@accountant.com. Of course it is apparent that these people are frauds and scamming for our money, but think of the poor people that fall for it. I have contacted the FBI and the USPS as each should do. Unless we all do they could get away with this. I was told it would not be pursued unless it amounted to a larger sum of money so all should turn it in.

I also received a check for 3,785 from Francis Cole & Associates yesterday.  I'm so happy that I came across all of your comments.  We should definitely report this as a group and put these frauds behind bars.

I got the same check from Francis Cole & associates. The check was in the amount of $3785.00, and the same letter with instructions. I thank all of you above for posting your comments. All of you helped me be more aware and saved me from wasting my time at the bank. I'm going to make a report wit USPS inspectors. I hope these comments reach more people.

I just received the what I am sure is the identical letter from Francis ans Assoc. sounds like the same letter also same amounts.  I think everyone of us involved should all get together and call these people at or about the same time, I'm Central Time Zone and blowing their frigging minds.  Who knows how many people have been taken by those scam artists, let's turn the tables.  After that, then we will notify the FBI or we can do it now, I think that is your preference but the phone calls I think would be hilarious. I just checked to make sure our phone #'s all collaborated with each other.  This is the number I am supposed to call 289-892-3588, now we need to figure out a time to let everyone get it on this. Also, what to say when we call, I think we should say that we went to deposit the checks and they kept the checks because our banks said they had been warned by the FBI to be on the lookout for those checks and if they came through their bank and were trying to cash them they were to confiscate them. Give me your ideas on this idea or some more ideas on what to say and when we should all call.

I also received a letter (just today) in the mail. Seriously, this may need to be investigated by the FBI. Some poor little old soul may believe this to be true and fall for it. These idiots should prosecuted. I think I will call the local FBI. Oh, I think it is funny how the address on the letter was from Long Beach, CA and the stamp on the envelope was from Canada.

I just recieved the same letter from Francis Cole and Associates in the amount of $3785.00. I think I might have a little fun calling these guys.

I received a letter in the mail along with a check for 3285.00. In the letter it said that I had won $125,000. I was to deposit the $3785 into my bank wait a couple of days to clear. Then I was to call back and they would tell me what I was supposed to do next. It continued on to say that I won this money through my bank card or a magazine subscription. Well I watch too much t.v. to know better. So I took my check to my local bank and had them run it. Sure enough if it wasn't a fraud. In fact the lady at the bank told me that the numbers on the bottom of the check were printed incorrectly. She said you can always have fun with it and call the number back and act as a bank representative. She said that they usually hang up on you. she also informed me that had they cashed the check I would have been repsonsable for the entire $3785. I took my check to the police department and according to them several people in my town alone have receieved this check. So there aren't just ten of us. Keep your eyes open.

289-892-3588 is currently being used by Tenneco Canada, Inc. PO Box 30042 College Station TX 77842. FAX 636-660-1714 Email - Paulson@Accountant.com.

On or about 11/20/2007 this company received a genuine appearing bank draft in the amount of $150,900.99 drawn on what purports to be and acount of Tenneco Canada, dba Tenneco Automotive, at the Bank of Nova Scotia; Toronto, Ontario M5H 1H1; ABA 47696-002 00554-17.

The check  and the cover letter were both signed by one John E Kay (last name is unintelligible, possibly Kang, Kauy, etc.)

The instructions in the letter are, "When this check is received, deposit it in your account. You are also advised to immediately send an eMail to Paulson@Accountant.com immediately after depositing the check at the bank to notify our verification department with the information acknowledging receipt - stating you [sic] name, check number the amount and date funds will be available. Failure to notifybus via eMail will will render this instrument VOID. It is also necessary to avoid any attempt to process this draft/check without our consent."

On 12/07/07 a pretext call to 289-892-3588 was answered by an unidentified male. He advised our agent that the eMail address had been changed to PaulJackson@Accountant.com and that we would receive 10% immediately upon making the deposit.  

Note: 289-892-3588 Is currently listed as a "suspicious number" on  http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-289-892-3588  

Alan M. Kaplan