Wow i just got my check out of the mailbox. It's for $7,300US. Francis Logan and Christina Bright sent me a letter. They want me to deposit this damn check into my account and then call and tell them when i do so. My sweepstakes reward is for $460,000US. Something i suppose to have done at Walmart last year.

Just recieved same letter from Kansas City. The name in the letter was Mr. Francis Bruno. Also stating I won $362,000.00   What a joke these people are. I told them I deposited the check, when in fact I didnt lol...have had them nail biting for a week now. Now he wants me to draw $1300.00 and send it Western Union to Canada...not happening. Im supposed to call him tomorrow morning with confirmation thru western Union. Ive decided I will call him back and tell him..hope you have your bags packed...been having my phone tapped since day 1...keeping you on the phone was easy...better to trace you with...have a nice day! lmao! The number in this letter was: 1-778-710-0621

DO NOT CASH IT!
The check is counterfeit or stolen. If you cash it, you can be arrested for passing counterfeit/stolen checks as it is a felony.
Check fraud in America can carry severe penalties including fines up to one million dollars, a prison sentence exceeding 30 years, or a combination of both punitive actions.  In addition, many first-time offenders who previously held no criminal background at all have received harsh sentences for their one foray into financial fraud.  Not only can one be accused of federal check fraud, but there may also be recourses at both the state (criminal) and civil level.
You will be held liable for the cash you receive and fees imposed.

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This is the same one that I received, word for word.

I received a check from The North America Mega Sweepstakes Inc. in the amount of $7,800.00. The letter tells me that MR FRANCIS FERRERO was my legal representative and that this was just a partial payment toward the larger sum of $362,000. The phone numbers are 1-778-708-1535 and 1-778-708-4040. The letter does not tell me to deposit it or anything. I am almost tempted to take it to Walmart and cash it. Also, the company on the check is Telus. I have researched everything: Telus is a communication corp in Canada, Mr. Ferrero does not exsist.

I received the same scam, letter & check stating the amount of $7800.00 with the phone number 778-708-4040 from North American Mega Sweepstakes Inc. I notice ALL the posts here list numbers with the 778 area code for British Columbia Canada.
Another clue, no return address on the envelope, the address listed on the letter is for Kansas City KS. but the number is out of country, this check lists TELUS Corporation as the company paying, a telecommunications company.

Yeah. I got scammed for $15000 and had to go to jail for 36hours plus I had to hire a lawyer. Do your selfs a favor rip up the check and be happy you are not going to get arrested.

I got one too and am pissed. Why do you have to use a homophobic slur to express your anger though? That's sad... They send these to "f**gots" too.

lastest fake number is (778) 223-8012 guys says hes a claim agent named emanuel chung give him a call this scammer's accent's hillarious advance financial services sweeptake

Recieved my check for $4,960.00 Mr Emmanuel Chung is up to it again what can we do to stop these PRICKS

Just received my check for $4,960.00.  How exciting!  Yeah right!  Since our law enforcement folks can't/won't do anything about it, I'm sharing this with the news networks.  Who knows, maybe they can spread the word or set-up a sting.  I'd like to see these b*****ds stung!  F*cking leaches.

I also got my check from Emmanuel Chung for $4960. My letter was sent by Progressive Financial Services Inc. Here's hoping that Mr. Chung and his buddies someday meet Mr. Karma.

Rec'd letter today. I guess they're baaaack - this is a yr and a half since the last post on this site. Mine is from Advance Financial Services Inc. with offices in Toronto, NY and London, supposedly. The check is for US$4,960. drawn on Citibank of Delaware in New Castle, DE. Same MO, but the "claim agent" is Emmanuel Chung @778-223-8012. Oh, and my winnings are $150,000.....
I had zero plans to contact these jokers, but it was good to find this web site and know I had some company. I hope others have be careful enough not to have been taken advantage of. Hate this crap.

Forgot to post the Phone # 1-778-319-1608 lol !

Just got my letter today...Says Citifinancial Inc 165 Attwell Dr. Canada M9W 5y5. Check was for 4,9980. Same MO on contacting and claiming. His name was. Mike Elam. Of course you have to deposit it then send them the TAX money for the $195,000 Prize. Of course I did not do it
When I got it I thought WTF? Looks to good to be true. So I did some checking online, thats where I found this site. Thanks for the info, and I hope this and other posts help out others who might get scammed. Becareful...Rule of thumb...if it sounds to good to be true...most times it is!!

they just taunt us with money those f**gots

I received a check from A2Z FINANCIAL INC. the claims officer was John Bruce, when i call he give my the same instructions, and of course I also investigate and I found this.

I received a FINAL NOTICE w/a check of $3950.00 The tax agent is Chris Carter @778-552-2397. However, there was a misprint on the letter showing $2950 which didn't match the check enclosed. I'm happy I found this site. I hope other people will also investigate and see this is fraud.  I had people from all over the states writing checks and forging my signature and the bank was cashing them.  The checks that people were using with my fake signature are similar to the one I received.  I know what it feels like to be scammed or identity theft.

i recieved a check from edward gill he wants me to call him on monday i gave him my claim nom  i thaught it was a real check it looks real they should not scam people like this yes i do play lottery and he took me as a joke

I rcvd a check in the mail for 3,950$.  The paper said Citifinancial Trust and told me to call my agent.  So I called 778-552-4789.  The man told me i had won from a lotto ticket, but I don't play lottery.  He said to deposit the check and call him back for him to authorize a release for the money to go into my account.  Well, I didn't deposit the check and the next day I called him back to ask about it again and this time he told me that it was from a Walmart promo from Jan of '07.  He said they had automatically entered me into a sweepstakes.  He said to deposit the check and call him back.  So I hung up and called the walmart and the lady there told me they didn't start doing promo's until may of '07.  And that if i had really won, walmart would be the ones to contact me.  I then called back from the same number I called from just ten minutes before and I reached an answering machine.  So I called from a different number and the same man answered.  He proceeded to ask me for the claim number again and i told him NO. I told him about the previous two calls I had made an how he had given me two different stories.  I then told him that I had just called walmart and they said this was not true.  I told hime to cancel everything that i was not giving him my information and asked him what was the truth why does he keep lying about why i received the check, he then hung up on me!  What a b*****d!

I got a check today for $4950.00 called my state police {PA.) on this matter /They said it's a scam to to sherrd the fake check.

Here's another one.  Letter from Citi Financial Trust in Toronto Canada.  Check for $3,950.00 only.  Name on the check is Marksman Group Inc. Lists a different phone number  to call  778-552-2397.  I'm shredding it now...

Same - o same o.    My upfront check was for only $4,850.  Gee I hope Ed doesn't think less of me.  Got to be a way to nail these dudes.  Too many people bite on these things, and they are usually the ones that can least afford the consequences.  Problem is I have taken things like this to the local police and asked for advise on who to contact to make them aware this is going on and they say there is nothing anyone can do.  I always thought fraud is fraud.

Got a letter from LEAD FINANCIAL INC.Saing I had won 150,000,00 in a NORTH AMERICAN CONSOLIDATED MEGA DRAWS 2008 held on MARCH 25th,2008.Sent a check worth 4,900.00 from a bank in Pittsburg,PA called Mellon Bank.Said to call EDWARD GILL at 1-778-552-1949.In 14-days To claim prize money. THIS IS A SCAM. If you get a letter like this one don't be a victim. Shred the letter.The checks look real just don't be fooled.THEY ARE FAKE.

just got mine today, from the same guy, i dont know what to think..

is there any confirmation that this is really a scam??

Finally got my check only bigger $5500.00.  Of course it's a scam.  Any money winnings notifications mail must be sent certified mail as per United States Postal Service.  The phone number is from Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada.  You can deposit the check but when the real BB $ T refuses to pay your bank, you can expect a reversal and some fees.  These check scams have been around for some time so beware.  Remember they are pros at it.

Got the same letter from Lead Financial Inc, told to call Edward Gill. The check was from L.D.& M. Group, Inc. 300 Old Alabama Rd, Ste 119-116, Alpharette, GA 30022. The bank was BB&T, Branch Banking and Trust Company.

A check of addresses shows that the address given for the US Office of LEAD FINANCIAL INC, (their spelling), is a park. The real LEAD FINANCIAL, INC. is a company that assists in clearing credit record problems, not dealing with sweepstakes, etc.

The address on the check, 333 W. San Carlos St, Ste 1500, San Jose, CA 95110) is not the address for ACER AMERICA CORPORATION. ACER list no sweepstakes on their website!

Check in hand for $5,300.  EDWARD GILL at 778-552-2767 called per the form instruction letter.  Ed said to deposit the check in my bank and call him back.  He would then give me instructions as to where I needed to send a $2,500 check to obtain the $144,700 North-American sweepstakes drawing balance.  When Ed was pressed to take the needed funds from my winnings he pushed back this was not how they did business.  Ed was advised a business trip to Toronto would take place soon and could we meet for lunch.  Ed got hurried and hung-up the telephone.  The $5,300 check looks real.  What would happen if I just went to my local bank and deposited it??

Received a check for $5300.00.  Told to call this number.  If it looks too good to be true, you can bet it is.  What is this scam???

Probably want me to deposit it and send them my check for the amount to cover the "fees" for winning $150,000.