It's too good to be true.

The joke would have been on "Barbara" because I would never send
her the money.I would just deposit the check, if it didnt clear,
no biggie, since none of it was used.
If the check Did clear, I would just keep ALL the money for myself.
"Barbara" would get NOTHING! Even if the check was good!

I work in a bank and I have seen several people get these checks.  Funny, I got one today.  The idea is that you deposit the check into your checking account and immediately send "Barbara" the smaller amount for so called taxes.  Of course, this is before their check clears, and naturally it is no good so it is charged back to your checking account.  Voila, you now owe the bank the $2995 that you took out to wire to the scam artists, and any of the other amount of the check that you managed to spend before the S--- hit the fan.  Don't ever fall for this; you will be on the hook, legally, for the amount that your bank gave you on the check that you deposited.

Got that letter too from Barbara Jones, the check looked legit.  She told me it was for real.  What a "B".  Does anyone know how this scam works?

You must forget almost everyone know how to use a computer now days.Go found yourself a other socker.
Whent i call 1-905-598-5656 the mail box is full. I hope she or he is lock up in prison. thats were they belong.

Shoppers Sweepstakes Winner of $250,000. received a check of $4890. asked to send $2985 by Money Gram To: "Hannah Gregory 150 2nd Ave. Ottawa, Canada k1p2v4"< W.T.F.? That Does Not sound Right...How is that bi*** have anything to do with the government. How is everyone's Claim # online who has received this mail the same (DH/HUL-0011)? S*C*A*M!! Check didn't Even Go Through. Barbara Jones My A**! Be careful if u received this too. Its FAKE. "Barbara" didn't even want me to wait until The Check Went through. PLUS SHE HAS A BAD ACCENT, DAT BI***!

If its too good to be true it is.  They say you've won a sweepstakes and send you a check for 4890.00 and to return 2985.00 of it for taxes.  Its a simply scam and its a damn shame people fall for this.  Beware.

Hum, I just won 250K. I wish it was Canadian or EU cause it's worth more. Cash the check for 4890.00 and send them 2985.00vand kiss it goodbuy. remember if it's free, it's a scam.