Thank you I just received same letter same amount same letter content the accent of Mr Alex sound like Indian nationality thank for posting I guess all this people will not stop until they get arrested.

I also got a letter from Credit Union Financial Services with a check from Transocean Ltd for $3885.

Looked like BS and when I checked the Internet I found it was fraud.

I got a letter from western insurance ltd saying I won 100,000 and they sent me a check to pay 4 taxes is this a scam or what???

Me 2

Same letter showed up today, same agent to contact (Alex Rex).
I called and could barely understand the thick NIGERIAN accent. I told him he didn't sound Canadian to me and asked him what kind of scam he was running? What a worthless sack of @#$%!!

Recieved the exact same letter and check in the same amt.  My letter came from Sunlife Financial Trust Inc. though.  I am to contact Claim Agent Alex Rex for my tax info.  The number I am to call is 1-289-892-5681.  I am sickened that someone like my grandmother might recieve this information and really believe it.  There has got to be a way to find and stop thieves like this.  It makes me angry.

I received a letter today from Midwewst Dental saying I won $50,000 and inclosed was a check for $2500.  I had already heard of this scam so I asked the guy if I could open a new account with this check and wait till it cleared to send the money and he said "Sure"! So Im going tomorrow to have the bank check it out and if its a scam (which I know it is) Im gonna turn them in so maybe one more person doesnt get scammed. Ill let you know what happens.  Its from Midwest Dental drawn on Fidelity bank out of wichita falls, tx and signed  by Ruth Garfield. Suppose to send the tax money to Mrs. Lisa Thomas in London, united kingdom.

Same here:  Credit Union Financial Services, also from London, UK,, also phone # 647-2109-2782 except my claim agents name is Tom George.  ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I want to get this jerks so bad....

Yep, me too....got letter from Credit Union Financial Services, "Notice of Unclaimed Winnings" to find out why I hadn't claimed the money that I won in SUPER SEVEN CONTEST, drawing on November 3, 2011.  Said I won lump sum of $250,000.00 that would be sent once the taxed were paid.  The check accompanying the letter was for $3,885.00, which had been deducted from my winnings & the purpose of the check was to pay the govenment taxes on my winnings.  I was to pay the tax amount of $1,885.00 to any Western Union in any convenient store.  THEN I am to receive tax information from my claim agent, Tom George.  I am not to attempt to cash the check until I first call 1-647-219-2782.  I'm also urged to keep this winning CONFIDENTIAL until my claim has been processed as part of the security protocol 'to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts for non participants taking advantage of the program'.  Yeah, right!  I must admit the check look very authentic & IT'S SO TEMPTING - nah, better not!  I hope they get these thieves & hang 'em from the highest tree!

So what happened? I received a similar letter today from Credit Union Financial Services whose offices are in Ontario and London, UK. My letter was signed by Thomas Buther (647-219-2782).

Glad that I checked the internet first because the check looked real for M & T Bank.

Seems a lot of people got the same or similar letter , & a check with it . It's definitely a scam , yes to good to b true . I figure its probably either they hope u deposit check in your account , or cash it & then send the money for the taxes out of your account , or the money from the check . Then when check bounces , or they actually managed to get these company account numbers , your left paying back your bank for non sufficient fund check , or your caught in the middle by the company trying to get their money back , leaving you as only person they can trace the missing money to , either way you lose . I got one of these letters also , and I've ran into other situations through the internet from scammers . BEWARE of anything  TO GOOD TO B TRUE , and anything that mentions WESTERN UNION and OVERSEAS COMPANIES , or ADDRESS especially WESTERN AFRICA countries ... They're # 1 involving internet scams . Nigeria , Logo Tome , Benin republic , Malaysia . Good luck everyone b careful .

Also, my check was from Bank of America!  What a laugh!

Nice of you to donate, however it is a fake check.  Or i should say there is no money in that account.  That's the point.  You deposit in your account and THEN go to western union where actual money (your money) goes to whatever foreign country.  See?

You need write in more detail about this.  The lumpsum is $250,000. The enclosed check is $3885.00
to cover the government taxes for winning.  The tax amount is $1885.00 to be paid any Western Union store. The $3885.00 check was issued by Western Container Corporation, 15 Smith Road suite 600, Midland, TX 79705 and with Well Fargo Bank on the check.

Same thing happened to me...now the phone number won't pick up...my person's name was Thomas Buther from Credit Union Financial Services. And I like how they asked me "we urge you to keep this winning confidential until your claim has been processed and your cash remitted to you as this is part of your security protocol to avoid double claiming or ....." B***S***!!!!!!!! somehow mine had a check...did anyone get that?mine was 250,000

I also recieved a letter from Sunlife Finanical Trust Inc. saying I won $50,000 and a check was with the letter for $3,685.00. I was told to go cash it and send $2,500 through Westren Union to someone named Nicky Goodman, 12 Main Street, Ontario, Canada. I took the check to my bank because I have a friend who works there. She said it was a Scam. I'm glad I have friends that look out for me. I hope the police catch the lot of them and through away the key. They give a bad name to any real contest or sweepstakes. You can't trust anyone anymore. The phone number on my letter is 416-832-5961 and Claim Agent Tom George. The president of Sunlife is Thomas Buther.

$250,000 prize winner in the "American family publishing sweepstakes drawing"

I RECV'D A LETTER TODAY MAY 17,2011, SAYING I HAD SON 250,000, ALONG WITH A
CHECK FROM CHASE  BANK FOR 3,885.00. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WITH
YOUR  SITUATION THANKS

i also received a letter and a check for over 4,885.00 , Letter said I was on of the second category Winners of the money Super Seven Contest held on 3rd of March 2010. This entitles you to me to a lump sum winning of $250,000.00 to be sent to me once the taxes on it has been paid.
The tax amount is $2,985.00 to be paid any Western Union in any convenient store. And that I will receive tax information from Claim Agent TOM FORD.
What was really odd, the letter "We urge you to keep this winning CONFIDENTIAL until your claim has been processed and your cash remitted to you as this par of your security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by non participants taking advantage of this program.
I did not call the number but I knew it was a SCAM big time. I had never heard of this company plus to good to be true.

I did not get a call, but got a letter from Sunlife Financial Trust Inc - International claim department c/o CIBC Mellon Trust Company - the check was from HSB Services, Inc - for the amount of $4,885.00 - the letter said it was to cover the taxes on the lump sum winnings of $250,000.00 I won in a "Super seven contest" - taxes I needed to submit before I could receive remainder of my winnings.
I could, obviously like so many others, have really used that money but my gut said it was Too Good To Be True - Thank God for the internet - I never even bothered to call "Tom Ford" (my supposed claim agent) at 1-866-429-6421.
I Pray these jerks get caught!!!!

I received one also. It says the exact same things that everyone is saying. My agents name is Tom Ford.

got THE letter today with the same scam and looked up the name of the president of Sunlife Trust, they used a variation of it and it lead me to this site.... this scam is well documented, especially in AARP, but people keep giving away their money.  Donated it the to animal rescuse, it will at least serve a good purpose, but don't sent these guys on penny.  Thanks for the alerts.

I'VE RECIEVED TWO OF THESE LETTERS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS.  THE CHECK WAS SUPPOSEDLY ISSUED BY SMITHER-OASIS NORTH AMERICA, A PLASTICS FIRM IN KENT, OHIO.  THERE WERE TWO MISSPELLINGS ON THE CHECK, SENDING UP AN ALARM AS WELL AS THE RUDE, POOR-SPEAKING MAN NAMED TOM FORD, THE AGENT.  INSISTED THAT I CALL AS SOON AS I DEPOSITED THE CHECK, ETC .  SAME LINE AS THE REST OF YOU.  WHAT A SCAM!

I also received a letter from Sunlife Financial Trust Inc. with a check for $4885.00 and which told me to call Thomas Buther at 1-647-831-1364.  I was told to cash the check and pay $2985.00 in taxes and then I would receive the balance of $250,000.  The check was from Serco Inc at 1818 Library Street, Reston VA.  The person I spoke with had a foreign accent, but I couldn't place what nationality.

My 91 year old mother received a letter today saying she had won $450,000.00.  Payable to her by Certified Check and will be delivered by special courier.  she was adised to call her assigned claims agent: Steve Crouch 1-778-885-0164.  Enclosed is a check for $4892.97 to pay the Government Service Tax for non UK and Canadian residents.  Tax Agent: Elaine Parker and Jean Liuse in London.  Tax Amont $4400.00 US dollars.
Letterhead is FSC first security corporation plc.
The check has JONES TRUCK & IMPLEMENT, INC logo on the top left side with a WA address, drawn on Bank of Whitman in Colfax, WA.
Please BEWARE !!!!!!  How dare they prey on our seniors like this!! What can we do to stop them?

We received the same notification.  What happened with the police?

Received ltr May 10 saying I was 3rd place winner of 155000. Enclosed check for 3885.40. Called CHase in NY to verify the bank account number was correct. Chase said account was open and active. Called local Police and was told not to cash check. We call Debra Jones back on 1-778-223-1250 and am going to advise them that I deposited the check. They were to give me a date and time when their REP would deliver the check for 151114.60 to my door. Local police said they would be waiting with me for the delivery. Ill try and let you know what happens next. Check is to be delivered tomorrow, May 12 or next day May 13...

Looked good for a moment....

Received letter from Principal Financial Group stating I was grand prize winner in the American Family Publishing Sweepstakes drawing and winner of $250,000.  During this hard economic time it is truly sinful of these "devils" to prey on people who are so willing to work hard for their money.  I didn't even spend the time or cost of a phone call to determine if this is legitimate.  Thank GOD for the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  They are now using a "new agent's name", Barbara Jones
As hardworking Americans let's stand up for what is right and put an end to people taking advantage of those of us struggling to survive...

i received a letter from asa assurance and a check from frost national bank... different phone number 778 316 7748   i am supposed to contact JAMES ALLEN. i went to asa assurance website and that site said some one was sending out false winning letters and checks.... this was sent from canada ( per the stamp ) i am not going to go any further to find out if it is lagit or not,,,, but instints* if it sounds to good to be true it is!

i recieved a check for 4920.00to pay off taxes on the drawing for the customers compensation draw and once i deposited the check or cashed it then pay the taxes through western union or money gram then they would send me check for 55,ooo dollars in a lump sum wouldnt that be great but when i called the agent i told her it was fraundulent she said she would send me a money order for the same amount to pay the taxes confused how can i check to see if this is ligit