The guy I rent a room in a house from here in California got a variation of this same letter today from B.C Millionaires Lottery and Sweepstakes. I took one look at it and rolled my eyes, but when he expressed a bit of hope I got really upset. He's a senior citizen who had recently been struggling with mortgage payments so it suddenly occurred to me that those circumstances may be what caused him to be included in their target of of particularly vulnerable people. I realized that just because I clearly recognized it as an obvious scam (as hopefully the vast majority of other people would too), not everyone else necessarily will.

The envelope which the letter had the return address as 114 N. Center Street, Eaton Rapid, MI 48827 and was postmarked August 3, 2011 from Grand Rapids, MI --- I'm may be wrong, but I thought it was a crime to use the US Postal System to commit fraud? Don't know if there's anything anyone can do, to me it's a letter I would have just thrown in the trash without a second thought but the realization that some people makes me want to see if there's anything that can be done to stop these letters from getting in the hands of people who in naive or desperate enough situations where they may forgo common sense and not computer savvy enough to check for themselves. The letter even strongly advises the receiver of the letter to keep the news of their winning confidential for "the sake of your own personal safety" -- ugh, these predators just make me physically ill!

Here is word for word what the letter he received said:

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Suite 626- 6th Avenue
New Westminster, BC 3M 6Z2
Canada

B.C MILLIONAIRES LOTTERY AND SWEEPSTAKES.
1-778-707-1332  1-778-707-1333

RE: FINAL AWARD NOTIFICATION
CLAIM No: CA 006296-AM3

Dear (obviously I am omitting personal identifying info)

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are extremely pleased to announce that your name has been selected from our annual sweepstakes promotion and you have been awarded the sum of $3,200,000.00 US DOLLORS.

Your name was randomly entered into our annual sweepstakes survey in 2011 either at the time of a purchase at one of our participating shopping stores or when you may have filled your vehicle at one of our participating gas stations.

Due to security reasons and confidentiality agreements, your personal information is kept in our confidential system accessible only by our company and therefore not available to the public by any means such as the internet of telephone. Therefor the International Sweepstakes Surplus Commission (I.S.S.C) has assigned Mr. James Olson or Robert Miller. They are specialists in this field, to handle all your legal paperworks and financial matters in order to make your winnings available to you as soon and efficiently as possible.

In regards to this, we have enclosed an advanced check for you to cover all your legal costs and any other incidental expenses you may incur until the balance of your proceeds are given to you. When you receive this initial payment, we ask that you immediately deposit it into your bank account and proceed to contact Mr. James Olson or Robert Miller, your legal representatives, to assist you with acquiring the balance of your prize winnings.  We eagerly await your correspondence.

    It is very important and we strongly advise that you keep your success and winnings confidential for the sake of your own personal safety.

Consultation Fees:                 $9,080.00
Process Fees:                       $2,000.00
Legal Fees:                           $2,200.00
Insurance and Delivery Fees:  $3,000.00
Taxes  22%

Once again congratulations!

Thank you,

Sincerely,

GEORGE GAYLANTE JR.

SENIOR ADVISOR ,HEAD OFFICE

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By the way, yes the word "DOLLORS" was not a typo on my part - it was actually spelled that way in the letter. Jeez

Anyway, just wanted to type this whole thing out so that others can have something to compare their letter to just in case.

the number has changed it is 778-707-1332 or 778-707-1333

got the same latter and phone call on my cell tried to call back???sounded like a someone from the third county.DO NOT FALL for this SCAM.

i called chase and spoke to a supervisor and they said the check was issued in NOV 08' its july 09' and it was for a different amount.. therefore different name different amount=scam scam scam

I received a letterin the mail saying that I won 360,000 US Dollars from Atkinson & Terry insurance sweepstakes! Along with a check in the amount of $7,200.00.......total scam

I too received a letter from the BCLC Head Office like Frances above.  The check they sent me actually had my banks logo on it, which was a little creepy considering it is a local chain.  In the memo section of the check, "RE:Christina Davis" was typed.  The names on my letter also were completely different, signed and typed.  I am planning to bring the check to my bank to see if there is anything i can do about this scam, or at least inform them...

I received a letter from BCLC Head Office with a check in the amount of 6,900.38. It said for me to contact Mr. Kevin Lewise I did and he wanted me to go to the bank and then send him 2,000.00 for processing fees... It is a scam so BEWARE..... My hopes were high and so were my childrens that SOB really messed with our emotions.. My bank said to just to wait till the check cleared and it never did thank the Lord that I never sent him the money..

I got a letter from BCLC Head Office saying my information was forwarded to a legal advisor by the name of Kevin Lewise. 1) Canadian Lottery is not valid in the states. 2) the typed name and the signed name are completley different 3) when I called mr lewise his answering machine had the last name santo in the messege.
I called the BCLC Head Office and read them the letter and asked if they had a senior chartered Accountant by the name of sarah williams and his exact words were, "do you still have the check?" I told him yes..he said DESTROY IT IMMEDIATELY! So my advice to the rest of you out there is to research before going to your bank and if you still arent sure dont do it. Its not worth the financial ruin

I just received the same thing from Frank bruno...I really appreciated this everyone...

i got one from frank bruno

I got the same letter with a check for 6,700.40

I received one too. The guy's name is Frank Bruno.

Got the same letter to contact Frank Russell....

its a scam dont do it people they suck the feds need to get on there case

My letter is from BC Millionaires Lottery and Sweepstakes, and I am suppose to contact Frank G Russell. Just letting everyone know they have changed names and contact info. Still a scam.

Received the same letter from an attorney named Kevin Rox out of Victoria, BC Canada.  Glad I checked into it by doing a google search and found out it's merely a scam!  Didn't feel right about it because a check for $6,700.86 was with the letter indicating that the remitter was Donna Olson; but the authorized signature was a Donna Williams.  Shouldn't the remitter sign their own name?

THEY SENT ME A LETTER IN THE MAIL WIT A CHECK FOR 6,700.86 AND SAYIN I WON 273,000.00 IN A LOTTERY....SO IF ANYBODY GETS ONE OF THESE LETTERS PLEASE REPORT IT ITS ALL FAKE!!!!!!!!THANKS ALOT U B*****D KEVIN ROX!!!!

wow dID YOU CASH YOURS?CAUSE I JUST GOT TOO....FOR THE SAME AMOUNT!!!!!!

I got one of these letters too, thank you for posting it was a scam!! Also used the name KEVIN ROX.... watch out for these whack jobs!!

Ya i just got a check for 6700.86 and there saying i won 273,00.00 dallors... total scam thanks for telling me...GregO

also this person , that is asking for advance payment for processing fees ,
gave me more names to send the money via moneygram or western union .
the names are : Janet May , Richard Odom , Joyce Chan , Liaser Lee . Charles Bruno is the guy who In talked to , he asked me to wire money to each of these people. Does anyone know what can be done about this scam???
These scumbags are praying on hard working people like us and it has to be stopped.

does anyone know if these people can be reported or if it is possible to trace their number to report them to canadian authorities or anything because this scam has to be stopped before innocent and unsuspecting people
loose their money .

received a letter same as above lloyd & branson associates . Man named " Charles Bruno " asking for processing fees of 1700.00 before the check they send me in the amount of 7250.44  , cleared.

same scam lloyd branson and associaets

This phone number is affiliated with an 'advance fee lottery' scam.  The company name is; Lloyd Branson & Associates Suite 1120-336 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V3X 3K6.  The potential victim is sent a letter from B. Mainsworth Richardson (Attorney) informing him that he is a winner of the Australian Sweepstakes in the amount of $312,000.  Enclosed with the letter is a check in the amount of $6,800.92 (counterfeit) to pay the legal, insurance premium, and processing fees on the purported winnings.  This is a SCAM.