Gold Star Securities Inc. letter statinng you win 250,000 big ones said to call 426 -834-0324. Check spelling is incorrect on the "thousand" part. This is another Nigerian fraud scam guys. Check will bounce after you deposit the check and then send them the taxable amount.

Swiss Financial Securities Inc. won $250K, enclosed check for $4,998 asking for tax due for $2995.00, scam, $4998 check will bounce, they get your $2995 never hear from them again.  Do they think we're stupid or what????  Sent letter did not call me, phone number on letter is below.

Two different companies sited at the same number.  Tell you what.  Makes me wonder how many companies they claim they are.  Probably 419.  Congratulate you for not falling for this.

RECEIVED LTR W/CK FROM THRASH AVIATION INC, P.O. BOX 514, MORTON, MS 39117!
TOP OF LTR HAS same name, INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT, 200 1st ST. NEWMARKET ONT. L3Y 8Z1, TEL: 1-416-834-0324.
CALL THIS NUMBER PRIOR TO DEPOSIT OF CK FOR $4993.00. LINDA ARMSTRONG
MAILING ZIP CODE 990302 FROM CANADA
BANK CK WRITTEN ON COMMUNITY BANK, BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI (85-219/653/05)
ACCT NO: 065302196 582  605  9 FROM BOTTOM OF CK.

This is a total scam. I am shocked that people do this. Especially with the economy the way it is. Don't fall for this. I also got a letter with a check for 4,993.00. Only thousand was spelled right! They state you have to pay them 2995.00. I called them and asked if this was a scam. The lady who took my call sounded like she was reading from a script. I hope they get put in jail, as this is awful. Preying on people who have fallen on desperate times. If I could sue them, I would.

Received same letter.  Yes, total scam.  If you use google search, you'll see the Thrash Aviation is a crop-dusting firm in Pelahatchie MS. Hope this legit firm sues the hell out of these scam artists and WINS!

recieved letter stating won prize of 250,000.00. called number,lady sounded
like she was in a booth.A lot of echo in background. Told to deposit check,and then call back at the number listed.And they would tell how to collect the remainding balance of 245,002.00. Well if you win a sweepstakes,or lottery. You do not send them the payment for winning the amount. You only pay taxes at the end of the year.This is a fraud,people beware of these scames. Even though you may need the money. If you deposit in your bank. YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE BAD CHECK,PLUS FEES. And now a days who has that kind of money to be throwed away. BE Careful.

Couldn't believe the check when I opened so it so I googled Wells Fargo and called the location in Van Wert OH.  Spoke to a bank representative to see if check was legit but acct no on check was not valid however the routing no was.  It just all seemed fishy. Thrash Aviation, Internl Claims Dept in Ontario, Canada was on the top of the letter and Thrash Aviation Inc Seattle, WA on check and the address on the check for Wells Fargo was not a good street address.  114 E Main is not right.  It is either 102 E. Main or 115 Hospital.  If you call a Wells Fargo they will definately tell you if the check and acct are legit.  Thank god I was using my head!!!!