Got my letter/check last week, same story as everyone else. I knew it was a scam. The crazy thing about it is when you check the check on banks automated system it says that the funds is available-thats scary!

Giving The Bounce To Counterfeit Check Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/articles/naps29.pdf

My check was drawn from La Salle Bank of Chicago, La Salle Bank was bought out by B of A 3 years ago. they no longer exist to my knowledge.

My husband got the same check in the mail this week.  I knew it was a scam - came in a Wal-mart envelope - but I was just interested in seeing how many other people out there received the same scam letter.  I hope there aren't any people out there who have fallen for this!

I received my check today for $3980.00.  I knew I hadn't entered in any contest and didn't work for the money.  Immediately i went on line and noticed all the other complaints.  The phone number listed on this one was 289-892-5645.  Agent listed is Frank Morris.

Add me to the list. I got my check for $3980. From Ocean Green Consultants, 137 Clark Rd. London ON . N7W-3E2. And of course it says to call John Spadina. I took one of these to my bank before, even they said the check looks very real, the  bank it was drawn on is real,the catch....the routing number is fake.

I called the Oregon Attorney General on this letter. If you live in Oregon I would strongly suggest doing this. They have several ways to report this type of matter.

I too received a check today for 3980.00.  It came in a Sears Financial envelope.  Looks real good and thought about how I could catch up on some mortgage payments, car notes, utility bills etc.  Yea , I thought my ship had come in. haha. But then I thought better.....looked on line and of course I discover it's a scam.  Looks like I'm still on rock bottom.  The people that try to steal from the honest guy needs to be put in jail for good...Oh and by the way, John has changed his phone number to 289-892-3688.

I got the letter, but had overlooked it. It was under a bunch of old mail and the date for the check had expired when I made the call. The person I was to speak to was John Wood. He told me I didn't call in time and my claim was closed. He hung up quickly. I called back to inquire more about this. He said for me to call back in 30 minutes and he may be able to reinstate my claim but I would have to pay for it. When I called back, he told me that my claim could be reinstated but I would need to pay 1000 dollars now and over 900 dollars later. I declined and hung up. What made me think I had maybe missed out on a legitimate winning is the check looked authentic.

I received a check yesterday in the amount of $3,875 from a company called Container Essentials, LLC, and spoke to the guy this morning telling me to deposit the money, then call them back and they will tell me what agency to pay the taxes to?  I am guessing once the check is deposited to your bank account they have access to that money and your bank account!!!  Total scam don't get caught and loss out on money because of these idiots.  The guy who I mentioned I was a little skeptical to said "maam" I have been doing this for 10 years so just let me do my job!!  DON'T DO IT!!!  If it's too good to be true it definitely is!!

I recieved a check in the amount of $3,780 as a prize winning pre-payment on $175,000. I was instructed to pay taxes of $1,990 out of the check through a wire transfer in order to recieve the full amount. The check was drawn on an account from "Container Essentials" with a mispelled address for a business called "Dynamax" in Wheeling, IL. I called the company the check was drawn on and they reported that this fraud is taking place all over the nation.

Of course I thought it was a scam and luckily found the info on line that validated my concerns.  There's a lot of conflicting information here.  The post mark, return address stamp, signiture, letter head, different company name on check, different location.
Rip it up and work for your dreams:)

I got the same stuff, no sucker here! My check was from Container Essentials LLC $3980.00

I received the same check from "First Niagara" un the amount of $3,980, top of letter also read "PRIZE CLAIM / FINAL NOTIFICATION". It further read that that they had made many attempts to contact me and that I had been picked from a random computer ballot system drawn from over 50,000 names from different countries. I called and allegedly spoke to a John Spadina, who told me that it had something to do with Walmar and that I was to deposit the check in my bank account and call back at 1-289-892-6107 after I had so they could tell me how to use this money to pay the taxes I would owe on the $125,000 I had won. After I hung up, I went online and found this site. Unreal, huh!

Got the check today and wondered too. Immediately went on line to "check" it out. Came in an envelope with The Home Depot logo on the return address corner. Final notification (of course) Inside the $3980.00 check looks real but knew I hadn't entered any kind of lottery. Says to call John Spadina at 1-289-892-3688 (different number. I did notice that the letter was sent using a bulk rate account. If they can trace it back it would carry a federal penalty. I'll check into it a bit more. But wait... how do I know THIS site isn't bogus and you're trying to cheat me out of my Mega Lotto winnings!!!! HMMMmmmmmmm!

I also received a lottery letter with a check for $3,980.00, the name on the check was Gascoigne lumber co.  3528 6th ave. PO box 9756 Seattle, WA 98109.  My letter  said "do not attempt to cash this check until I called the number 1-289-892-6107 and speak to John Spadina. My letter also stated  to keep this letter confidential until my claim has been processed and my cash remitted as part of their security protocol. I knew it was probably a scam, but I did call the number and talked to Spadina.  He informed me I will be receiving the money from Fed-ex., once I received the package to call him back.  I believe this all started when I applied for a job online and put my cell and home number.  BIG MISTAKE.  started getting a ton of 800 calls on my cell and home phone.  I have caller ID and don't answer 800 calls.  the letter i received did state that they have been trying to get in touch with me via phone.

Got the same check. Used it to buy some magic beans.

I got the check and letter.  I immediately recognized it as a scam.  I called to try to figure out what they were trying to get.  I told John Spadina that I didn't have that much money in my bank account.  He said "Its a good check.  They will cash it.  I looked online.  I decided to keep the check to look at it and wonder.  It is a nice looking check worth absoulutely nothing.

THIS IS A SCAM.    CHECKS ARE BEING SENT OUT TO EVERYONE IN VARIOUS STATES STATING THEY HAVE WON A LOTTERY OR TAKE A SURVEY FOR A COMPANY.    THIS IS A SCAM!!!

i got a check too. i had my 6 year old sign it and it and I sent to Obama campaign.

Just got the same letter with a check to call john dpadina 1-289-892-6107. My wife said must be a scam and did a search on the number. The check looks real. I imagine plenty of people must be trying to cash them. I'd like to see this guy caught! Going to research which authorities to report this scam to. If anyone else has done this too that would be great!

I also received a check and a letter that stated that I was a winner of the MEGA LOTTERY conducted by UK....I talked to John Spadina and he gave me instructions on cashing this check for over $3,000.  I took it to my bank and asked them to investigate.  When they talked to John, he got argumentive and ended up hanging up.  That was a dead give away.  My check looked real and my bank said it was a real check.  They read my letter from this company and started investigating.  It was exciting while it lasted.  But in this day and age,  you don't get something for doing nothing!!!

I too received the check today.  Looks very good, glad I went online to investigate.  Way to good to be true.  Thanks for everyone imput.

got the same check thanks for the info

I  ALSO  GOT  A  CHECK   FROM  PRIZE  AND  AWARD  PRESENTATION  OCEAN  GREEN  CONSULTANTS     137  CLARKE   RD  LONDON  ON  N7 W  -3E2   IM  ON  DISABILITY  HOW  DARE  YOU  I  DEPOSIT  MY   YOU PEOPLE  NEED  TO  GO   TO   HELL  BECAUSE  YOU  AINT GET  NO  MONEY  FROM  ME   HOW DO  YOU LIKE THEM  APPLE  YOU  WILL BE  CAUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EVERYBODY  DO   NOT   BELIEVED  A WORD  THERE  SAYING  THERE PHONE  1-289-892-6107

I just got one today for 3,980.00 and the guy sounds relaxed and put me onhold to check my file -RIGHT-I hung up and wne on line to look things up ...HI everyone it's 38 degrees here in south bend in - I will take mine to the police also and call wsbt news station in hopes a they do a feature story

Got several calls from this number.

Just received one too ! 3,980.00 B***s***tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt !  Ocean green consultans 137 Clarke Rd london On N7W- 3E2

I received one also glad i went on line to see  Im not only one that knew it was to good to be true.
BAD BAD People

Big B...

I got the same thing in the mail today.   I have a call into the company that wrote the check.....Yes I know that it is bogus but I am going to give them so much hell about it that they wish they never sent it to me.  Who knows may even get something out of it.....lol

This is crazy that a company with and american address would be such a part of this CRAP!  Playing on peoples  need for monitary means in this time of struggle in our country.  Hate to think that our own people (americans) would be a part of this.