647-835-2422
Ontario, CANADA
| Jen 2011-06-06 20:53:44 Unknown |
They are now sending letters stating you're a lotto winner, along with a check for $4890.00 to pay for government fees for the winnings. There's fraud written all over this, but I did contact the back and BBB about it to investigate. They are out of Ontario Canada.
| Dave 2011-06-06 20:53:44 Unknown |
They are sending letters via the USPS claiming to be from Alpha Services Inc and in conjunction with the Australian Lotto Corp. Do not cash the check that they sent and do not call the number.
| James 2010-06-22 20:01:01 Unknown |
Looks like these guys are philliphanes, their accent was similar to them
| Tex 2008-07-08 00:38:38 Unknown |
Didn't get a phone call as I turned my phone off opting for cell use only, but did get letter dated June 12, 2008. Different claim agent name though, Dave Jeffery, and different number, 416-838-1251, but Sheila Harris was still the promotions director.
| janette 2008-06-27 15:20:24 Unknown |
i too got the letter but the names are different the agent is Josh Michaels
Sheila Harris is the promo director. i first was skeptical because of the typos in the original letter. so i did deposit the check and was told there would be a 5 day hold. Josh Michaels told me to go ahead and send a safety deposit of 850.00 and they would send my cashiers check right out to me. ha. ive been scammed before by sending money by western union. once you send it you can never get it back. Im tempted to send them a fake money gram number so that they will go on a wild goose chase for no money. serves them right. I think i will call the police. The last time i was scammed out of money for discounted disney tickets. The FBI was going to get involved, but i still lost my money. Everyone should call the police and try to get this scammer good.
| Jim 2008-05-29 18:20:49 Unknown |
I deposited the check into a new account at Chase Bank since it originated (or so it says) from JP Morgan Chase Bank in Chicago.
Let me know if yours clears. I won't touch mine. No loss.
Just looking at the posts above tell me Toronto is scam central.
| vanessa 2008-04-21 01:27:15 Unknown |
I too received the same letter in the mail stating to call them before attempting to deposit the check for the amount of $ 4,890 and to pay the applicable taxes of $2,970. It said that it was from CUBRC Inc. in partnership with international lotto plus address 3771 victoria park ave., Toronto phone (647) 835-2422 dated 4/10/08.Bryan Howard (claim agent) and Sheila Howard (promotions director). I hope theses people get caught for what they are doing.
| yolanda pereira 2008-04-20 02:33:20 Unknown |
who ever enter this false sweepstakes don't fall for it becuase the guy that answers the calls is the same guy and not only that he tells you to deposit this check but when we went to the bank that supposely made the check which is hsbc said that this is a false check becuase many times they have had this problem and many people are falling for this tramp i even spoke to the manager of the bank, she toook a copy of the check and was going to make a report and make investagation to this issue. please people don't fall for it. all this is get you into major problem .well the check is false the company is false the amount that they said that you are soppsly are to win is false and not only that for moment you believe its all true.
| orlando pereira. 2008-04-20 02:11:09 Unknown |
this check is false,my bank said than check is a fraud. your are in canada y I AM living in the united estate,, what happen. . please no more send check.. I AM NO ESTUPID.. OOOOKKKEEEEYYYYY..
| Francisco Perez 2008-04-18 15:41:35 Unknown |
I did receive a check for 4890.00 then I deposited the check in my account, when the bank allowed to take money after 3 days I did send a check for the payment of taxes and fees for my prize of 250.000.00 . I never received the prize but my bank after 30 days send me notice that the check is counterfited, and now I am liable for the total amount of the original check plus 29.00 dollars fee for a bad check. The trouble is I spend some of the money in gifts for my family and spend the rest of the money in myself. Now I have to pay the bank money I do not have. Be very carefull. The checks look real and can fool you and your bank.
| lisa 2008-04-16 00:14:25 Unknown |
i just received the same letter with check $4870. I called the number and the guy told me I should deposit it and call back for further information. Why are they doing this?
| Steve 2008-04-15 00:52:58 Unknown |
Also received the same letter from Sheila Harris and Bryan Howard with a check for $4,870.00 to help cover the $2,970 in fees/taxes (supposedly needed to be paid before you can receive the $250K prize)
I contacted the bank where the check was issued and was told the $4,870.00 check is a fake! I'm sending the information of this fraud to the U.S Postal Inspector.
Don't fall for this one! Don't send them any money! You will never see any prize!!!
| Tammy 2008-04-14 23:08:00 Unknown |
Thanks for the info.. I just got a letter and was looking here to see what it was all about.
| bill 2008-04-11 20:15:18 Unknown |
I received this same letter and check in a rather plain, sticker addressed envelope with no return address and thought it fishy. I took it to my bank after calling the numbers as in the above posts wherein the male person said I should deposit the check then once cleared I should call back for for further instructions. The bank placed a 30 day hold on the check to allow enough time to clear the banking system. Needless to say I have not sent the $2,970.00 requested. the hold expires on 4/28/08.I enter into many sweepstakes and could not verify if I have entered this one or not. As always proceed with caution in this scam infested world that is the internet.
| cautious 2008-04-01 18:59:40 Unknown |
I also received a letter and check for amount $4870.00. Because of all your responses, I knew this was a scam. Thank you for posting! One of the questionable things was that they did not want you to cash the check until you called & paid the fees. Also I did not enter into any sweepstakes. The phone # given was 1-647-835-2422 and the names given were Sheila Harris and Bryan Howard. Thank you all!
| aj 3-18-08 2008-03-18 20:18:19 Unknown |
i also got a check for 4,890.00 the letter said international sweepsteaks an lotto plus an that it has been assigned to our north american claims affiliate for the remittance of your fund and pay the bond and gov fees of 2,970.00 an not to cash it until i call bryan howard (claim agent)---------sheila harris (promotions director) 1-647-835-2422 this guy must think that i am stupid what a fool he is i hope that they get caught
| na 2008-03-03 13:05:38 Unknown |
I received a check for 4,890.00 I was told that I had won a lotto sweetstake from INTERNATIONAL GALLERY PROMOTIONS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL LOTTO PLUS). 3771 VICTORIA PARK AVE,TORONTO, ONT. M1W 3Z5.
PHONE NUMBER 1-647-835-2422. Dated Feb, 8,2008. Yall it's a fraud the check was counterfeit and what a cruel joke to play on innocent people. I know better but it happened to me. I know you never get anything for free. But I checked out the bank that the check had come from and they stated that the company had an account with the bank. Thank god my bank was aware of the scam. Unfortunately I was charge 29.00 for the bad check. What a lesson. How could I be so stupid.!!!!!!!!!!!! The claim agent used the name Michael Kennedy, Shelia Harris is the promotions agent. DON'T FALL FOR IT.
| jen 2008-02-29 22:38:24 Unknown |
what happened?
| dan 2008-02-26 17:18:03 Unknown |
Recieved a letter from Watergate Sevices Inc. in partnership with international lotto plus along with a check advising me to "do not cash before contacting a claim agent. I ran a check on the phone number and business name before pursuing further. I'm glad I did.
| Wes 2007-09-14 14:27:38 Unknown |
This is infact lotto sweepstakes fraud. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER/GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION!! YOU WILL BE RIPPED OFF!!
| Cesco 2007-08-10 23:24:25 Unknown |
Lotto Sweepstakes fraud??