This call was from North American Trust Inc.

they did the same disturbing thing to me, except they told me to tell them what they were doing when my clothes were off
i hate bell now
bell should get charged for sexual assult!

it was weird i called and they told me to take off my pants

yeah i received a check for $4,985.00 from Okk Trading, Inc. Apparently i won a lottery sweepstakes in the amount of 248,000.00. But i need to call the claims agent before cashing the check and i also need to wire 3,975.00 for taxes on the awarded amount. I called Bank of America first  the account was real but there was a stop payment on the check!! Thank God for google!

I got my check dated 11/10/08 for $4,700. I also won $120,000.00. The way things are now, that $$ would surely come in handy. I think this is a horrible scam and wish there was some way to really cash these types of checks. My check is from Bank Of America, Charlotte NC.
I've attempted to call my Claim Agent, ROXANNE LOPEZ (surely not her real name) but her mail box is full.
Wonder what the FBI could really do about this group of scammers?

Yep, I just got one of these in the mail.   Sucked, too, because I was expecting a real check in the mail today from something else, so I was at first thrilled to see it...haha.

Everything you people have reported so far is right on target with the scam letter/check I got.   The bank on mine is Harris Bank in Roselle, IL.

I got same letter - but this one was from Peabody Incorporatedm 17 Richmond STreet, London, Ontario, Canada H3C 4W7. Unfortunately I only won $120,000- I wasn't as lucky as you all (lol).  Check was for $4700 with the same line - call right away, deposit check and send $2,980 via Western Union.  I called also - just for kicks because I knew this was a scam.  I also was met with someone who did not sound Canadian and could not understand a word he said.  I was just riding it along and making so difficult for him that he finally hung up !

I also received letter with a check but we are very smart.We told them this is a scam or else we gonna report you with the FBI.So,they stop sending us an email or a bad check.So,people don't trust if you ever receive a letter with a check.

Also this the bank branch I called
southeast
406 Blackwell Street
Suite 240
Durham, NC 27701
phone: 919.314.3040
fax: 919.314.3110
From Square 1 Bank'

Hey I did call the bank in Durham. I talked to the bank manager. He told me they were customers with the bank but in fact that what they were sending was fraud checks. to rip up the whole thing.  The check is fake and a scam.  I did get same letter myself same info won 2000,000. Wanted me to cash and call back to release other half. I told my husband then looked  up after calling. The man had told me to go strait to bank cash and call back. I just new it was to good to be true myself. So this is were it lead me scam DO NOT CASH.  Funny thing is when I called the number the first time for the clam the guy sounds like not from Canada but Arab maybe. I called 10 Min's later ask if it was real he said just go cash the check and call back. Boy they think they got me no way....

recieved  check $ 4700 wanted me to deposit the check then wire $ 2980   check was  from  HARRIS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK  has  real routing # the bank changed name 3 years ago was told corporate  offices @ wal-mart ,sears & k-mart could valadate this so far i have notified wal-mart the letter said lucky winner  of shopppers lottery  my 19 year old also recieved similer letter check was from  BANK OF AMERICA THESE CHECKS APPEAR REAL BUT HAVE INVALID CHECKING ACCOUNTS  if you western union or moneygram them this money its gone forever i figure i will notify anyone mention in the letter and let them try to stop these crooks

Ok now they have changed it to arrows incorperated, and Wells Fargo BANK OF MONTANA I'm glad i did a search on the phone number since when i called it the mailbox was full. I figured it was a scam but im afraid of the people out there that dont.
Tina in MN

Hello I also received letter with check, so I called the guy and he told me the same thing. Deposit the check then call him back with further instructions. Then I went to look up the number and seen where the number was a cell phone. I knew right then it was a scam. I mean come on, A real Business with a cell phone number. Then I looked up the address at it went to Thirds Fifth Bank and talked with a agent and all she would say is PLEASE DO NOT CASH THAT CHECK. so then I look at the check again and realized that the check had a address and a different Bank name. So I called Franklin Bank and nope it wasnt them either. THIS PERSON NEEDS TO BE STOP ASAP! Please do not try to cash this check or even deposit it. You will owe $4700 to that Bank and believe me he will never be found.

received a letter and check to go deposit into my account this is a scam

I received a letter today detailing the same information along with the check for $4700.00. I had heard about these kind of scams so naturally I can't be bothered but decided to look up the number. The company now gives a name of SECOND HORIZON INCORPORATED, The address is 17 Richmond St. London, ON. Canada H3C 4W7. The person I am to speak to is Wayne Jones, and the Promotions Manager is Nicole Anderson. When I look up Franklin National Bank in Franklin TN it comes up as a new bank BBT. I will try and call the bank and see if they have the money in the account to cover this check and then I will fax over the information to the bank to give them heads up on the scammers. I can't believe that people would be greedy enough to do this to another human being. How the heck can they go to sleeep at night. Well hopefully no one will fall into this nasty game they are playing.

Made a report to the FBI in my area, as well went and made a report to the canadian authorities.  This is what I sent:



Received a letter today in the mail with a check.

The letter claims I won $200k USD through a drawing / lottery.
There is a check enclosed for $4700
Address on the letter is: ABC Incorporated, 17 Richmond St., London, ON Canada H3C 4W7.  Contact "claim agent" Jeff Phillips 647-869-2492. Bottom of letter lists Nicole Anderson is the Promotions Manager.

The Check gives the address of P.O. Box 1028, Franklin, TN 37065.  Banking institution on check: Franklin National Bank 230 Public Square, Franklin, TN 37064.
Further research shows the bank at tat address is:
Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Todd Clossin
President/CEO
230 Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-2265
Fax: (615) 791-3385


They want you to contact them prior to cashing the check/instructions.  I did a "google" search of: 6478692492 , There I came to a URL where others have called and found out what this entails.  CLICK HERE FOR THAT INFO  (That link is to here)

They want you to send $4700 after depositing the 'fake' check, and send them the $4700 via Western Union or Money Gram to: 192 Young Avenue, London, Canada.  They claim in the letter that the money is for release of my funds via their clearing/disbursement institution.  The money is to play a $2980 Government/Bond fees.  They will then send $195,300 in a second check.

I have not called them.  I found the additional information on one site only.  I plan to locate a couple other sites to post the information to help anyone else who is keen enough to search the net to see if this is a scam or not.

On the letter they send, address is ABC Incorporated, 17 Richmond St., London, ON Canada H3C 4W7.  Same number, ask for Jeff Phillips (claim agent)  Nicole Anderson is the Promotions Manager.  

The Check gives the address of P.O. Box 1028, Franklin, TN 37065.  Banking institution on check: Franklin National Bank 230 Public Square, Franklin, TN 37064.

If you want to see if the check is valid, easy enough.  Call that bank, tell the teller you are a business and the customer has a check for the amount of $4700 , Are the funds available in the account to cover the check?  They will tell you yes or no.  They cannot by law give you any other information.  However they will tell you if there is enough to cover.

I'm interested in seeing if the dough is there, and if so...  LOL.  Nothings that easy of course.  

What I dislike, is getting a check like this, you actually think of what you'd do with the cash.  I told me husband, we're selling this shack and buying a larger house with a pool in the suburbs.  LOL

BTW, the bank is no longer Franklin National Bank.  I did more homework.

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.
Todd Clossin
President/CEO
230 Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-2265
Fax: (615) 791-3385

I'll call tomorrow.  I think the banking institution needs to know that they are passing scam/bad checks.  They have the money to go after these suckers as well as get more done than we can.  I suggest everyone call and ask to talk to Todd the President of that bank.  

Good luck y'all~  -Mandi

My dad got a letter telling hit to call this number. And now after reading this I'll be sure to tell him not to even bother. Thanks for all this info. DOWN WITH CANADIAN SCAMERS!!!

The message came from a mail that says I won $200,000 USD along with a check of $4700 USD and says I was to call this phone number (1-647-869-2492) to receive further instructions on how to get the rest of the money. So we call and they says deposit the money in the bank then go the Western Union or Money Gram and send the check to 192 Young Avenue, London, Canada. I see this page and find its a scam, plus we never went to money gram or western union because this mail we received looked very suspicious, thank you to the people who posted to let others know not to fall for this.

Did yours say that it was from walmart kmart and all them?Bcause my husband and i just recieved one stating that it was from shopping at kmart and walmart and sears.

It is a RIP OFF, SCAM.  They have you deposit the check, withdraw the funds and transmit cash to them in some manner. When check gets returned to your bank ... you now owe your bank $4700. Since they are in Canada you'll never see your cash again.

I received a check for $4700.00 from Washtenaw Country Services
In the letter, they wrote, says that I won $200,000.00  from Sweepstakes Lottery. However, before cash this check I have to call the number:
647-869-2492.
Does any one has an any idea what is it?