I  received a letter and a check for $4,450.00 from "Global Promotions".

to reply to my own post, i think this is a scam!

call kevin martins 1-778-321-2555 claims agent

I too recieved a letter and a check for $4,450.00 from "Global Promotions". I looked up the bank routing number, but the number didn't match the address of the bank on the check. I called the bank, and it was conveniently closed. The recording said it closed at 4:30pm, however, when I called, it would have only had been 4:00pm. These guys are quick, they can post a website that looks like everything is legit, but don't trust any of them. If it sounds too good to be true...it is. Good day, and be smart.

global promotions

I REC'D A CK/LETTER DATED 3/5/08 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,200.00, FROM HALLMARK FINANCIAL INC, 273 BRANCHPORT AVE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740 -- WITH A CANADA OFFICE: 2785 MAIN ST, VICTORIA, BC V3X954 - THE LETTER REQUESTED ME TO CALL A CLM AGENT ALLAN TYLER @1778-316-2457.  BUT WHEN I CALL I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO CALL BACK IN 30 MIN.  I AM SURE THIS TOO IS A SCAM --SO PLEASE DON'T MESS UP YOUR ACCT LIFE MY FRIEND GIRL DID WHEN SHE REC'D A SIMULAR CHECK -- WE ALL ARE IN NEED OF MONEY -- I TRULY AM -- BUT I CANT AFFORD TO OWE ANYONE FOR SOMETHING AS STUPID AS THIS -- I KNOW I DIDNT ENTER ANY SWEEPSTAKES -- SO BE SMART -- AND CONTINUE TO WORK -- ONE DAY WE TOO WILL HAVE WHAT WE NEED. THANK TO ALL WHO SUBMITTED INFO TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE.

This number is being used on mail scam (see search results from "Universal Trust MICHEAL DAVIS 774-88713KN 21-88-74-48-22"

Only one hit on Google (ripoffreport.com)saying someone else received the same letter and a $4,2000.00, part of a "winnings" from a Mega Millions Draw held on April 21st, 2007, in which I am to receive a total of $250,000.00.

1. (I did not know any lottery had 88 or more numbers in it.)
2. (the word "RECEIPT" is spelled "RECIEPT".)
3. (the check #25728 is drawn on the Citibank (Delaware), which is in reality located, not as printed on the check at One Penn's Way Ner Castle, Delaware 19720; but rather, at One Penns Way, New Castle, Delaware 19720)
4. (the contact is MICHEAL DAVIS, which is possible, but most people I've known spell their name Michael.)
5. (the check is signed by John J. Getek, who, according to a Google search, is/was the assistant deputy inspector for audits, U.S. Dept of Labor (2001/2002, with a duplicate of this signature available at "http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/reports/annual2001/dep_inspector_report.htm", and probably other places.

So, is it a scam? I would say yes. Did I cash the check? NO!
Did I lose $250,000? Probably not.
Am I certain it is a scam? No! The letter I received as well as the only hit on Google are both dated April 3, 2008. I suspect there will be more hits soon.

How does the scam work? I don't know. I have heard of three ways this type operation bilks you...
1. You cash the check, it is sent to the "sender", who now has your bank account number.
2. You cash the check and send them "some" of the money and keep the rest for your troubles. Either way, when the check bounces, your bank wants their money back.....
3. You call the 1-778-316-1417 and get charged minutes for the phone call.

The good news is that the check was dated 4/1/2008 and is "valid" for 60 days.

I am going to run it through the local BBB and see what they have to say.

And, if they were going to be able to send me $250,000.00, it seems like they would hire better proofreaders for their product.


dave