905-598-2417
Ontario, CANADA
JERRY
JERRY
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
NOT A CALL, BUT THIS IS THE NUMBER THAT WAS LISTED ON THE FORM I RECEIVED ON A SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008.
THE LETTER STATES THAT IT IS THE UNITED ASSCESS FINANCIAL INC., HOWEVER, I CAN FIND IT NO WHERE IN CANADA WHERE IT IS LISTED TO BE. (MIDLAND ONT)
  THE LETTER STATES THAT I HAVE WON $250,000.00 FROM A TOTAL POOL OF $5 MILLION US dollars.
  THE LETTER DOES STATE THAT THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT ME, WITH SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS. THE CHECK IS DRAWN ON
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
166 MAIN STREET
GREENVILLE, PA   16125-2146
  SIMPLY PUT, WHO, OR WHAT, GETS THEIR THRILLS BY DOING THIS? I WAS PRAYING FOR A FINANCIAL BLESSING THE NIGHT BEFORE, SO I COULD HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THAN I. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CHECK, I WAS NOT IN A TRANCE, BECAUSE I REMEMBERED MY REASON FOR ASKING FOR THE BLESSING. WOW, JUST THINK, IF THIS IS BOGUS, WHO ARE THEY REALLY FOOLING AND WHO EXACTLY ARE THEY REALLY MESSING WITH? YA GOTTA DIE SOMEDAY AND I WOULDN'T WANTA BE THE PEOPLE WHO DO THESE SORT OF THINGS, IF THEY ARE DOING SO, WHILE KNOWING THAT THEY ARE ONLY HURTING EVERYONE BY FOOLING THEMSELVES???
Spector
Spector
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
I also received a letter and check stating the same content. I did not enter a contest and this looks like a scam. I will not deposit the check into my account but will submit it to the appropriate State authorities.
edieaz
edieaz
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
Got the same letter from United Access Financial only my check is drawn on Keystone Nazareth Bank & Trust out of Bethlehem, Pa.  I did a search for the company in Allentown which is the company address on the check, no such company.  I took the check to my bank and they said it's a scam.  If you look at the check, the printing is in many different fonts in different sizes.  They said that was one way to tell a fake check.  I'm going to call the bank on Monday in Bethlehem, find out if it's a valid checking account and if the funds are good.  Hey ..maybe even borrow some money to buy a plane ticket to fly out there and cash the check.  My husband's been out of work for 9 months, recovering from illness.  Thankfully I didn't accept this scam as the real thing and do something really stupid like deposit the check!!
Rain
Rain
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
Same Letter....M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank from Antigo WI....typical fraud.
Calif.Girl
Calif.Girl
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
Recieve the same letter.  This is a scam from the Bank to the phone number.  None of it is real.  We called the number and asked what country they were in - was told Canada.  and was told the website could be found on walmart and homedepot.com's  What a scam - who doesn't shop at Walmart or Homedepot???  A person really answered the phone - Why are the police not investigating this - they are targeting the elderly.
J
J
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
Got a similar letter with the same phone number.  Stupidly, I cashed the check. I'm sure I will be paying it back to the bank soon!  If you get this type of letter...just shred it!  They collect money from the "tax payment" you supply and stick you with a debt from the now cancelled "winning check"!
Eddie in Houston
Eddie in Houston
2011-06-06 21:06:40
Unknown
I receive a letter in the mail from Starmark Financial Inc stating I was the winner of 250,000 shoppers sweep stakes. Enclose is a check# 9656762 for the amount of $4,890.00 drawn on People's United Bank. The bank in real but the check I'm sure is fake. Letter says to call 905-598-2417 before using the check.
Mark William
Mark William
2011-05-08 16:22:06
Unknown
Shaquia Martin can you able to email me on my email for better information to ask from you here is my email markwilliam2010@yahoo.com
lamet
lamet
2010-05-18 15:02:01
Unknown
Giving The Bounce To Counterfeit Check Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/articles/naps29.pdf

NAPS)?A new scam is swindling consumers: checks that seem legitimate to both bank employees and consumers, but that are counterfeit and leave unsuspecting consumers footingthe bill.

The Federal Trade Commission has a new brochure, ?Giving the Bounce to Counterfeit Check Scams,? which explains common angles used in these scams, the responsibilities of banks and consumers when it comes to counterfeit checks, and advice on how to avoid them.

While the angles used by scam artists may vary, the basics of the counterfeit check scam remain the same.

The consumer receives a generous check with an explanation that he or she has just won an award, a prize, a lottery or some other windfall.

The consumer is instructed to deposit the check and wire a portion back to pay fees, taxes or the like. The consumer deposits the check, the bank credits the funds to the consumer?s account and the consumer wires the money to the sender.

Some time later, both the bank and the consumer learn the check was bogus. Unfortunately, the consumer is out of luck: The money that was wired can?t be retrieved and, by law, the consumer is responsible for the deposited check?even though he or she didn?t know it was fake.

The FTC advises consumers not to rely on funds from checks unless they know and trust the person who gave them the checkor, better yet, until the bank confirms that the check has cleared.

Other tips:

? Throw away any offer that asks you to pay for a prize or a
gift. If it?s free or a gift, you shouldn?t pay for it.

? Resist the urge to enter foreign lotteries. It?s illegal to play a foreign lottery through the mail or the telephone, and most foreign lottery solicitations are phony.

? Know who you?re dealing with and never wire money to strangers.

? If you?re selling something, don?t accept a check for more than the selling price, no matter how tempting the offer or how convincingthe story. Ask the buyer to write the check for the correct amount. If the buyer refuses to send the correct amount, return the check. Don?t send the merchandise.

? If you accept payment by check, ask for a check drawn on a local bank or a bank with a local branch. That way, you can make a personal visit to make sure the check is valid.

? If the buyer insists that you wire back funds, end the transaction immediately.

? Resist any pressure to ?act now.? If the buyer?s offer is good now, it should be good after the check clears.

To file a complaint and for more information, visit www.ftc.gov.
Tabitha
Tabitha
2010-05-18 14:31:57
Unknown
Mine came as a letter today from ACCO SECURITIES in the amount of $3875. Called claim agent at 905-781-6197 who told me to deposit... sounds too good to be true.
bonita
bonita
2010-04-13 19:51:35
Unknown
I received a letter along with a check for $3980 from cps security solutions informing me that I won
$125,000 from Shoppers Sweepstakes. I contacted Union Bank of Californa and they informed me to
rip it up. I too, felt that the tax was awfully low for the amount won. I wanted it to be true! I called Nicky Griffin at 416 732 4684. I asked her again if this was for real and that I contacted the bank, she hung up on me.
kese
kese
2009-07-03 03:34:08
Unknown
i received the letter and check for $4980.00.Lewis Mcgregor the name on the letter. Barbara  Bryan (promoyional manager)
100 first st,Morriston Ont.   Tel# 905-781-4462
The check information:   City National Bank
                       Beverly Hills
Be careful this is a scam.I am doing my own investigation and i hope those bustards wilol be cut and prosecuted soon.I did a poleografic test about the signature.Two different name , one on the check,one on the letter.But the same person signed it.we are going to furter investigation following the handwrite.I think this is a good lead.The point is!
THIS IS A FRAUD DO NOT FALL FOR IT!!Don't even try a cash checking place,because you will be in trouble for that.Just destroy the letter and the check or if you want to take it to justice keep it as a evidence and we can match the signatures!
MS A
MS A
2009-04-22 14:19:11
Unknown
I received a check also for $4,980.00 and was suppose to call Lewis McGregor at 1-416-827-3905, and my letter is signed by Mary Peters(promotion Manager), but check is cut from Wells Fargo Bank, in Ohio.  I called the bank and they told me that they couldn't verfity the check , but could verfity if the account was opened.  The account is a real account, but they can't guarantee that the fund would be there when you cash the check.  To me they should be able to verfity the check and tell you if it is good.  I know this is a scam because my neice and her husband cash a $2600 check like this and didn't send the company any money back, but 3 weeks later the bank wanted them to pay for the check and they had spent the money.  They have been to court and now got to pay the check back, court cost, and other fees.  To me if the check is a cashier check and some bank cash it, it should be on them. A cashier check is suppose to be as good as cash.  Who should we call to report this..Ms A
Bob
Bob
2009-04-15 23:00:51
Telemarketer
I just received my letter today, with a check for $4980.  I called the number for the same reason and Bob Morris said to cash the check and then call back for him to send the rest of the money.  We went on line to check out the bank and the company, Waterhouse Securities.  First thing I see is Ripoff Report.  I knew it had to be.  Yes, I feel they should be prosecuted for fraud.  In this economy it is rediculous.  My check had was a Commerce Bank check from Hannibal, MO.  So I have the phone number to call because the routing number doesn't look accurate to me.  It will be no surprise to find out that this is a fraud.  I am going to call the Bob guy back and have a come to Jesus meeting with him now.  Thanks everyone for the update and insight to hopefully save many people from this BS.
Kathryn
Kathryn
2009-04-06 20:06:55
Unknown
ditto = exactly what mine is. I called the number and the guy (Lewis McGregor) asked when I received the check and then asked my phone number. I didn't answer, but asked 'what is this about?' He hung up.
the thing that gets me is this: if I'm the winner of $250,000.00 why are the 'taxes' so LOW? Shouldn't the taxes on a 1/4 MILLION $ be around $100,000.00? funny!
Rene
Rene
2009-04-05 00:09:31
Unknown
I receive one check today for $4980,00 along with the letter sayin that I was a winner of the shoppers sweepstakes and I won 250000 dollars.
this check is from Bank of America from Seattle, WA.
the company who sent the letter is call Waterhouse Securities Inc. and the number is 416-827-3905 any one knows anything about this one
stabilo
stabilo
2009-03-20 02:02:32
Unknown
so what happens if i cash this check at a check cashing place and dont give any information? will i get a call back and be expected to repay the amount or is this the banks fault, and i get away free with $4980
wyoming cowboy
wyoming cowboy
2009-02-27 16:23:52
Unknown
I got one of these letters from Canada for $248,000.winnings and a check for $4985.
and call this Bryan Washington at 905-598-6242 before cashing it.
Alan
Alan
2009-02-26 21:07:42
Unknown
Received same check from Mary Williams Waterhouse Securities international claims, supposed to mcall Lewis Mcgregor, called them sounded seedie they told me to call back.
Shaquia Martin
Shaquia Martin
2008-10-17 00:22:46
Unknown
Yes Ive recieved 2 checks so far one for 5000 dollars and one for 1400 dollars.
they are fraudulant . I am working on the cases . if you have any similar situation and recieve a check from another state call information and get the number for the back the check was "sent from" they will tell you , you are not the only one. Let them know you would like to verify a check.Never cash any check that you recieved at random. Its fraud.
dad of two
dad of two
2008-07-15 22:44:21
Unknown
Mine came from canada, bank was m&t out of newyork state same persom signed the check, i called the phone number just to yank his chain, BUT the phone was out of order,it angers me to this some poor sod who really needs the cash are going to lose money they can't afford to lose
young welshboy
young welshboy
2008-07-15 21:02:32
Unknown
it's a ripe off alright, don't be cought up in it
a
a
2008-07-02 15:58:25
Unknown
Phone number to call BEFORE you cash the check is listed as
1-905-598-2417.
jojo
jojo
2008-07-02 15:43:48
Unknown
my friend called this number and talked to a man, and she told him that it sounded like a scam.  He told her she was a "F" in "B".  also told her to suck his "D"  something needs to be done with these kind of people
david e johnson jr
david e johnson jr
2008-06-03 21:45:00
Unknown
How ironic, I received this same type of letter today,and check $4890, half to go to govt taxes and i keep the rest. Wouldn't you know their voice mail was full probably from all the irate people wanting to cuss them out, so would I.
Patty
Patty
2008-05-19 21:50:48
Unknown
Thank you so much
i recieved it today and it seemed too good to be true but at the same time so real. it looked like an actual check and it made sense. i was very tempted i also spoke to this man and he said to deposit it and call him right away to tell me were to send the 2000 and some dollars by western union. I agree these people should be caught and penalized.
rogerwgas
rogerwgas
2008-05-06 18:15:15
Unknown
Got same letter played along was told to deposit it and then called the bank guess what the bank wanted me to send them the check, they said it was a fake check as well BEWARE of this
stephen jones
stephen jones
2008-05-05 14:17:21
Unknown
i also recieved the same letter and check for 4890,from onterio canada, signed mary williams.
Brian In NH
Brian In NH
2008-04-30 13:43:08
Unknown
Got the same letter, Starmark Financial INC, out of Ontario Canada.  Check #9656815 for $4890.00. Phone number to call BEFORE you cash the check is listed as 1-905-598-2417, Lewis McGregor, signed at the bottom by Mary Williams.  Claims to be providing $250,000.00 from Shoppers Sweepstakes held March 5th, 2008 in the 2nd category. Check drawn on People's United Bank, 850 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4913.

Saw a scam like this listed on the news last fall.  Beware.
Brian
CRAFTYCOLLEEN
CRAFTYCOLLEEN
2008-04-22 20:09:33
Unknown
Received a check and letter today listing this phone number from Starmark Financial Inc.  Indicates I won $250,000 and a check was enclosed for $4,890.00. . . but wants me to pay taxes in the amount of $2,985.00 BEFORE I cash the $4,890 check.

Scares me that vulnerable people will fall for this scam. . . and the Post Office says just to destroy the letter and check??????  

We should be able to do something to these snakes!!!!!!!
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