The check is a fake check, I called the bank on the check and they told me the account is fraudulent.

I did not receive a call, but Google'd the phone number and was brought to this site.  My letter, with this phone number listed as contact information, involved a claim that were Secret Shopper affilliates.  The letterhead name is Kingsville Marketing Research (KMR).  They are not listed with the BBB.  They have no web address.  They claim I am being paid for my first assignment, divided into a purchase/review at a local retailer, and a transfer of funds to someone also affilliated with KMR. The balance is supposedly my pay.They do not request funds.  I did apply with Secret Shoppers and believed this to be a response to that.  The total check is for $1,993.00.  The security features appear to be as they claim.  It is not a cashier's check, but drawn on a corporate account in Philadelphia, PA, the Bank of New York Mellon.  I understand this may not be the appropriate place to file this information but I am wanting to get it to someone who may want to check it out.  Please forward if you have information in this regard with my appreciation.  Sincere thanks.

guess it teaches me to do research first and not just assume. oops.

This is a FRAUD. I cashed it thinking it was from one of my renters, just so happened to be the exact amount, 2500.00. I deposited to my checking and sure enough it was returned and charged from my bank 12.00 bucks for the returned item. Throw it away its a fake. The funny thing was it was sent to me all by itself not with any winnings letter or mention of anything of the nature.

Did you call the FBI and what did they say or advise you?

Received the same letter, cashed the check... Realizing that this is a major scam! What do I do NOW??? I'm stoping the check first thing tomorrow morning ...and filing a report. Will that work?

I received the same letter today 11/28/11;  The envelope had RMS on return address.  I called the number and some foreign guy asked for my claim #.  I didn't give him that... I asked "where is this coming from" and he hung up on me.  LOL...   I also received a check for 3980.00.   Going to tear it up before my husband sees it.  He would try to cash it..   He's too trusting.  I work for a bank and can tell you this is a scam. :)   If it sounds too good to be true it usually is..

This is Fraud, just ignore, please do not waste your time. I got the same letter, its fraud, if you deposit the bank will fine/charge you significant amount due to fraudulent  check.

This is Fraud, just ignore, please do not waste your time. I got the same letter, its fraud, if you deposit the bank will charge you some fine due to fraud check.

i just recieved the same letter on 11/25/11

I didn't receive a phone call but I did receive a letter asking me to call this number to clain $150,000. Enclosed in the letter was a check for $3,980.00, supposedly deducted from my winnings for the payment of applicable Government taxes, stating that taxes cannot be deducted from the winning amount because of an insurance policy coverage!!!!!!  The tax amount they say is due is $1,995.00 to be paid directly to the agent.

Received an envelope in the mail from "Home Depot" post marked Canada, with a letter that was from Oxford UK and a check from Michigan.  These people must think we are real dumb a$*'s.

I JUST RECIEVE THE SAME LETTER .A CHEACK FOR $3980.00. I CALL MICHAEL QUEST , HE WENT TO RECIEVE MY FILE AND HAS NOT RETURN AS YET. IT ALL A SCAM!!!!!!

i got a leter and check in the mail.i call the number and a lady answer asking for claim number.she told me to deposit the check.then she hung the phone up.so i decided to call back the same lady answer the phone i ask her how do we pay the taxes on the money and before i could get out what i was going to say she stop me and told me to deposit the money and call back monday.i talk to her on a saturday. Hellooooooooooo. Scammmmmmmmmmm

I RECEIVED THE SAME CHECK.  THE MOMENT I OPENED THAT ENVELOPE I KNEW IT WAS A SCAM!

remember folks; IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS      LETS ALL REMEMBER THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!

I just recieved the letter today and also spoke with Micheal Quest, He also hung up on me twice and two other times I called it just went back to dail tone, he finally answ. and explained the same thing. When I asked him how he recieved my information he stated that i had entered a drawing at home-depo two yrs prior ( which he was correct about) and I had won the 2nd prize 150,000.00. but his number was different.... it was 14168874415. Dont do it. My brother did this some yrs back and he is still having to make payment for the money he sent to the so called tax agent. and It ruined his credit.

Got a check in the mail today for $3980.00.  Called Michael Quest @ 1-289-892-6021 and the phone just rang, then turned into a buzy signal.  I read what everyone else wrote and I see it is a scam.  This guy is a loser!

I got the check and called the number and Michael hung up on me.  It is a scam.  My check was $3980.00 and I won 150,000.00....

I just received the same letter. that's a lot of people for only 21 "winners" huh? The scam is to depoist in your bank and send cash to them and by the time that your bank figures out that the check is no good you will be responsible to reimburse your bank. Take it to a check cashing facility since they verify the funds for all checks cashed before you can cash it and you'll find out!! What a joke. Can imagine how many losers sat around in a room to think this one up?

I received one... what do I do? should I report it or something?

It's a complete scam.  They are hoping you'll cash their bogus check and then forward the "tax payment" or whatever story they give you to them before the bank finds out their check is no good.  You at the very least will be out any money you send them and may find yourself in legal trouble for trying to cash a bogus check.   Don't fall for this.

I just got my check and called, the man said cash the check and call him. Well should i take it to a check cashing place and cash it and dont call him ????

What would happen I they told you to cash the check and you do? Then would you be arrested?

My husband received the same letter yesterday.  I called and got a live person though.  The more I spoke with him the more it sounded strange.  He told us to cash the check and then call him back so he can give us the name and address of the tax agent I'm supposed to send the $1995 taxes too!  They should really stop doing this!  We just bought a house and were so excited when we the check fell out! Just do and honest day's work already like everyone else!

I received the same check and letter yesterday the check was for 3980.00. I will be contacting the FBI Today. On my letter it said Prize and Award Presentation London Green Investment Group 15 Broad Street Oxford UK OX 1 3AS. I never received a call about this at all.

I received the same a check for 3980.00 and I too am taking it to the FBI But I can not figure out how they got my address. I never open anything that I don't know who the sender is and I don't give out my address.

Well...I'm insulted. My check was only for $3975.00 with total winnings of only $125,000 (they must have checked my credit rating).  Same company as ya'lls but different telephone #. Mine was in an HSBC envelope.  Calling the FBI tomorrow.  Prize and Award Presentation, Principle (note the spelling) Financial Securities, Inc.  110 King St. Toronto Ont. M5H IJ9, Canada.  Name on the check is; PHD, LLC.  995 Kennedy Blvd, Suite 46, Orlando, Fl. 32810-6140

The check included in this scam claims to have security features, such as a watermark and small border lettering, neither of which the check actually has. Don't try to cash the check since your bank may have some hefty fees in store for you when it bounces.

If you try to call PHD LLC the message says something about an error and no messages can be left.