I received a letter 5/5/09 stating I won $150 000.00 with a check for $3990 to pay for the taxes.  I have not called the number 416-834-1856.  Did any of you have any information on this?  Thanks.

My son received one of these. I won't take up space listing the phone numbers again, etc.  But, it seems to me they want you to go to your banking institution and cash the check.  Send them some of the money and you keep part of it.  Only problem is, they still get the money you send them by Western Union and they don't honor the check.  So,  of course it would bounce.  I will pray for 'Nicole Hamilton'.  These 905 & 416 area codes are out of Canada.  If this was a legitimate thing, then take the taxes out before, you send the check.  Someone is getting rich from this, but not us poor people.  Jesus, sees it all, and vengeance is His, He WILL repay.

I got one also once you read the letter you know it is a scam.

how do i get the number

yes i didd but mine was stating i won 150,000,000 i just  know its a scam

I can't believe that this is still happening.  I had to do a random internet search to figure out what was going on...the addresses are close to other real addresses but I was very leery of having someone send you a check to wire money back - just didn't even make sense and why would I randomly be picked for $150,000.  It said it was because I was randomly picked for using my debit card at a retailer (another huge flag).  Any how good luck to those out there not looking this up before they go through with it.

mine said university of PA health system but it wuz from ontario canada!!
it was made out to me im only 11!

Same story $3,990.00 I will say the "cheque" does help sucker you in but when you actually look at the document it isn't very official. Obviously wiring someone money raises red flags as well. "If it is too good to be true it usually is" sure proves it self over and over.

I did not receive a call either...but same names keep coming up in all these reports I am reading. My husband received a letter yesterday with an enclosed check (spelled cheque). On the header "Greg Lyman Research Consultants LLC." TEL: 416-833-0034 FAX: 206-202-6365. It says that he won $150K but has to first deposit a check for $3990.00 and then wire $2920.00 to NICOLE HAMILTON. Again, claiming her to be a tax agent. The letter is signed by Brian Glendale (CFO) and there are a few advertisements on the bottom. The check is from WILL CoX Roofing INC. Which is a legit company??

I received an Award Claim Notification stating I won 9,000.00. A 977.00 check from Bank Of America was enclosed. They stated to send a 850.00 money order from Western Union. The letther was mailed from Ontario, Canada. The company was a boggus "Gerber & Associates Corp" supposedly from Austin, Texas. After calling 411 they informed me that there was no listing for such company.

I recieved the same check with the same phone number.I am glad you didnt fall for it.

I recieved a letter in the mail today with a check for $3990 and they wanted me to deposit it and then pay taxes supposidly winning $150,000. What a bogus thing to do to people, especially those unfortunate souls who "fall for this scam".

Got a check for $2980.00 & it said I was chosen for the mystery shopper job.  They said I had to evaluate Western Union first.  lol.  Sure.  I contacted the FBI & they had me contact the Postal Inspector & make a report since the check came through the mail.  I called the number & the lady told me to deposit the check & then call her back. I still have the check.  I've been waiting on someone to call me back & let me know what to do w/ it.  I guess I'll take it to the bank.  This check is a Rolling Rock Building Stone,Inc. check from National Penn Bank.  If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

My fiance received one of these to. We call and witnessed to this young lady and told her to get out of this bogus scam and to quit allowing whoever is behind this to take advantage of her while THEY reap the short term rewards. We reported this to the bank and will follow up with BBB the FBI and all other legal authories. Karma Karma Karma is all we have to say.

we recieve the letter to knew it was a scam but called the number listened and then inormed them it was a scam and she nicole said thank you and hung up but numbers i recieved was 1 416 833 0034. first if you didnt fill out for a sweepstakes then you know its a scam i am turening my info over to my bank and letting them handle it

Yep mine was Key Bank of Albany 205 W. Chicago Rd Sturgis, MI 49091 was the bank Meijer was the company.. lol yeah.. $3990, 2920 for taxes, brian glendale (cfo) nichole hamilton   1-905-781-4989   fax:1-206-202-6365 how many companys are they trying to get sued by? lol

F*** THIS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

Well my story is the same as everyone else.

Except mine was written from BancorpSouth, the amount was the same $3990.00.

I contacted the bank and informed them.  They looked up the account and saw that it was an actual account and suggested I rip the check up. Im also taking the check to my bank (Union Bank) and will have them take proper fraudulent measures with the FBI.

yes, just got one today.  After I spoke with "Nicole Hamilton", and she directed me to call her back as soon as I deposited the check, I looked up the company through the Better Business Bereau.  I read about a half-dozen other similar reports, and how they all were a scam.  I then called her back asking for an explanation, when I was very abruptly hung up on.  I can't believe they're still trying to pull this crap off!  I saw your post was dated in April!  I did have another contact number, though.  It was 905-781-4989.

I also received this letter, best thing to do is to turn it into your bank and have them file a report with the FBI, this is the only way to catch these people.

I just recieved this same letter in the mail today! From C.h. Robinson Company telephone# 1-416-880-7954 & fax# 1-206-202-6365, claim agent Nicole Hamilton, & the check is from Rolling Rock Building Stone, Inc.??? Thought this sounded too good to be true, so I was doing some research & came upon this site! I hope nobody actually falls for this!

I got one today as well. I'm located in NY, the check is written from SERC of N.C. It says Wachovia on the check. Same deal, cash the check for $3990 and wire $2920 back in for taxes to my agent Nicole Hamilton. My number to call is 1-647-219-4670. Then I need to fax the payment receipts to 1-206-202-6365. Brian Glendale is the CFO, apparently.

What a scam. I hope more people don't fall for this one.

I just recieved one of these checks in the mail today. I was sceptical of course...so I looked up infomation on the company and the peoples name I found this one. Im going to take the check to a WellsFargo Bank so they can take a look. Im going to file a complaint with BBB. and take a copy of it so I can show it to everyone at work so they will beware too.

THEY ARE FAKES, THEY'RE SCAMING PEOPLE OUT OF MONEY AND THEY ARE STEALING PAYROLL CHECKS FROM WELLS FARGO AND OTHER POWERFUL COMPANIES. I GOT SCAMED. AND I HAVE TO PAY THE BANK BACK. CONTACT THE F.B.I. AND CANADIAN OFFICIALS. THESE CREAPS NEED TO BE STOPED. GOD WILL DEAL WITH THEM. THEY DON'T CARE THAT THEY CAN DESTROY PEOPLE'S LIVES AND CREDIT BY THEIR CHILDISH, SELFISH GAMES. THIS IS WHY PEOPLE DIE EVERY DAY,BECAUSE OF COLD HEARTED JERKS WHO WILL BE CAPTURED ONEDAY. I HOPE THEY FACE A FIRING SQUAD.

ITS A SCAM - THE CHECK THEY SENT IS THE GIANT RED FLAG!  
wiring money is the 2nd GIANT RED FLAG

The point is to get you to wire the money back before the check bounces. They know the bank will clear the funds before the check bounces.
- you end up owing the bank the money and can be arrested for passing bad checks.

No legitimate lottery or sweepstakes will send you a check to pay taxes and fees with, just to have you send it back to them.
Those come out of your winnings before you ever receive a dime.

ITS CALLED PLAIN OLD COMMON SENSE.  

THE MYSTERY SHOPPING SCAM WORKS THE SAME WAY - BOGUS CHECK FOR SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS THAT BOUNCES..

Ditto, Letter with same Award Claim Notification and check for $ 3,990.00
$150,000.00 payout, contact claim agent Nicole Hamilton and Brian Glendale.  I checked with the Better Bussiness Bureau and found nothing on Serc. Reliability Corp. but did find the actual company on Google search, but zip codes and phone numbers don't match.  I figured it was a scam, but boy could I use some extra money right not what with being laid off and barely holding on to a part time job and so far no help from unemployment benefits.  Goes to show we just have to work harder and not expect $$ to fall from the sky, less we get suckered in a scam.

donna i got the same check. what did you do?

I recieved the same letter last night with a $3990 check and the claim agent is Nicole Hamilton as well.

Tel # is 416-831-4107 Check is from C.H. Robinson Worldwide.

I know its a scam, but it would be fun to catch the thief by the toe, and stop this thing from continuing.

I did look up the routing number on the check and it does trace back to an actual wells fargo bank but not the same address as shown on the check.

Got no call but got award notification & check for $3990.00 from SERC RELIABILITY CORP in North Carolina saying that I also won 150thousand.
Telephone #1-647-219-4670 & fax # 1-206-202-6365. Letter says Take $2920 & pay taxes. Payment by western union to an unnamed tax agent whose information Iam supposed to get from My assigned Claim agent NICOLE HAMILTON @1-647-219-4670 THEN FAX PAYMENT RECIEPTS TO THE 2ND # signed by BRIAN GLENDALE (CFO)?????????

I just got one today. Same deal. Mailed me a check for 3,990.00 asking me to contact them for the 150,000.00 winning. The check is in my 12 yr old daughters name though. #647-219-4670 with fax 206-202-6365.phone # is canadian and fax # is Seattle,both unpublished and the check is from a business in NC that has no listing.
So, whats the deal?