780-655-5743
Alberta, CANADA
 | South Side Edmonton 2013-08-22 14:31:33 Telemarketer |
Recvd a call on way to work on my personal cell phone, male named Roy wanted to know if I needed any Perks or Oxycodone. Said no I don't use or sell and reported it to the Police non emergency line for which the officer said he would pass it along to the drug squad. :)
| DRAGWELL 2012-10-22 08:37:41 Unknown |
SHE MIGHT BE HOT DONT DISMISS HER YET ASK FOR PIC GOT THE SEXY NAME NEVER KNOW HAHA R&R
| Ashley 2011-06-06 20:57:04 Unknown |
constantly calls
| LAMET 2010-10-01 13:10:37 Unknown |
You can also find this SCAM on the Federal Trade Commission Website. They use this same counterfiet check with Mystery Shopping Scams.
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.
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.
| LAMET 2010-10-01 13:09:29 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.
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.
| Harry 2010-10-01 10:09:05 Unknown |
The same issue is being discussed over at http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-780-655-0171, but they don't sound as suspicious as you guys. (Their loss, if they're not careful.) Here's what I said over there; you may find it interesting:
I was just reading about this type of scam last night on www.snopes.com (a great 'lie-detector') where a person receives a cheque for much more than the amount that needs to be sent away. In your case, if you cash the cheque and wire them the amount requested, you would still be ahead. That's all fine and dandy, until you get a call from the bank informing you that the cheque bounced, and you are now on the hook for the $2998, or whatever amount they want wired to them.
IMPORTANT: Do not think that any cheque is guaranteed, until your bank tells you that it has cleared and the money is safely in your account! If I was suspicious, I'd get it from them in writing; even a cashiers cheque can be made to bounce, and any paper can be forged!
If this is the situation you are in now, contact the police; that's what they're there for!
To learn more about this type of scam, go to www.snopes.com and put "western union" (in quotes) into the search box; this will bring up a long list, and you will be able to pick out the ones that match this scam. The 'secret shopper' scam that shows up in the results works in much the same way, and you might be interested in the 'cashier's check' link halfway down the page for more info on bad cheques.
P.S. You guys have more guts than I do, to open an envelope with my address on the front, but no return address. I hope you at least shook it to detect powder or metal. Play safe!
P.P.S. While on snopes, have a look around their other categories; it's a great exposé of inernet B.S.
I was just reading about this type of scam last night on www.snopes.com (a great 'lie-detector') where a person receives a cheque for much more than the amount that needs to be sent away. In your case, if you cash the cheque and wire them the amount requested, you would still be ahead. That's all fine and dandy, until you get a call from the bank informing you that the cheque bounced, and you are now on the hook for the $2998, or whatever amount they want wired to them.
IMPORTANT: Do not think that any cheque is guaranteed, until your bank tells you that it has cleared and the money is safely in your account! If I was suspicious, I'd get it from them in writing; even a cashiers cheque can be made to bounce, and any paper can be forged!
If this is the situation you are in now, contact the police; that's what they're there for!
To learn more about this type of scam, go to www.snopes.com and put "western union" (in quotes) into the search box; this will bring up a long list, and you will be able to pick out the ones that match this scam. The 'secret shopper' scam that shows up in the results works in much the same way, and you might be interested in the 'cashier's check' link halfway down the page for more info on bad cheques.
P.S. You guys have more guts than I do, to open an envelope with my address on the front, but no return address. I hope you at least shook it to detect powder or metal. Play safe!
P.P.S. While on snopes, have a look around their other categories; it's a great exposé of inernet B.S.
| cehops 2010-09-26 21:04:41 Unknown |
I received the same letter different promotion mgr and tax agent but all in all everything else is the same as you stated. I felt it was a scam the minute I read the letter. And yes I'm a senior citizen.
| John 2010-09-17 17:30:40 Unknown |
So what if you cash the check and don't send tax amount owed. I assume the check won't cash.
| not that dumb 2010-09-17 04:34:29 Unknown |
Got the same one as crazy larry. From "Serco Underwriters".
| crazy larry 2010-09-10 23:42:49 Unknown |
Got the same letter, only not from roy, from michael weber and claim mgr janet thomas. no return address and had a canadian postmark. I' m not a senior citizen. Google is awesome and probably saves lots of people from scams like this one. Letter also said "servo underwriters, inc.", which doesn't appear to exist.
| JB 2010-08-26 21:02:40 Unknown |
I ALSO RECIEVED THE SAME LETTER FROM PARAMOUNT CO., INC . WHAT A SCAM. I ONLY HOPE THEY GET CAUGHT, BEFORE THEY TAKE A LOT OF PEOPLE TO THE CLEANERS. BEWARE!
| 780-655-0171 2010-08-24 22:16:50 Unknown |
Same as several of the other people here I received a letter from Paramount Co Inc out of London Ontario CA. Said we had won a lottery of $150,000. Cash the check for $4,5193. then send them $2998.00 by Western Union or Moneygram. This is a scam.
| Ramona Everly 2010-08-14 21:42:31 Unknown |
Actually, I did not receive a phone call - this letter came in the mail today (Aug. 14) with the enclosed check that has the name of the Wachovia Bank,A.A dated August 6,2010 in the amount of $3,985.65
from Rocket Underwriters, Inc. of Rutherford, New Jersey. Te letter states that they have tried to contact me, which I don't think they did because I did not receive a call and if they did call when I was not at home, there was no message left for me to call them back - so therefore, the letter states that since they could not contact me that the prize award money has been forwarded to their clearing/disbursement institution with instructions to release my funds after all clearance has been made. The rest of the letter states the following: Enclosed is a check of #,985.65 deducted from your winnings to enable you to pay the applicable GOVERNMENT TAXES/FEES on your big winnings.You are also advised to keep your claim number confidential to avoid duplication or lost of claim. The tax amount to be paid either by Western Union or MoneyGram to the tax agent Roy Dickson. At any ate, I tried calling this Roy Dickson at the # indicated (1-780-655-5743) and the message said that the number dialed or code is incorrect.
This tells me that something is wrong when dialing the number because no one answers. The letter also states that the claim number given has been assigned to their North American claim affiliate. To expedite the processing of your funds, you must contact your claim agent immediately below. (the Roy Dickson guy). To claim my funds, contact the institution within 5 business days.
There is also another person (a woman) who is supposed to be the Promotion/Claim Manager who has put her name on this letter, as well. The name that has been signed as the Promotion/Claim Manager, is Mrs. Joyce Reed.
The other hidden thing is, that there is no return address on this letter. This in itself is, FISHY! I wasn't born yesterday, and I didn't just get off the banana boat, either. I feel as though I am a senior citizen being preyed up, thinking that they may know this, is the reason why I have been selected. Are the rest of you, who received this letter or telephone notification, senior citizens? Please let me know. You may reach me at monaev@att.net.
from Rocket Underwriters, Inc. of Rutherford, New Jersey. Te letter states that they have tried to contact me, which I don't think they did because I did not receive a call and if they did call when I was not at home, there was no message left for me to call them back - so therefore, the letter states that since they could not contact me that the prize award money has been forwarded to their clearing/disbursement institution with instructions to release my funds after all clearance has been made. The rest of the letter states the following: Enclosed is a check of #,985.65 deducted from your winnings to enable you to pay the applicable GOVERNMENT TAXES/FEES on your big winnings.You are also advised to keep your claim number confidential to avoid duplication or lost of claim. The tax amount to be paid either by Western Union or MoneyGram to the tax agent Roy Dickson. At any ate, I tried calling this Roy Dickson at the # indicated (1-780-655-5743) and the message said that the number dialed or code is incorrect.
This tells me that something is wrong when dialing the number because no one answers. The letter also states that the claim number given has been assigned to their North American claim affiliate. To expedite the processing of your funds, you must contact your claim agent immediately below. (the Roy Dickson guy). To claim my funds, contact the institution within 5 business days.
There is also another person (a woman) who is supposed to be the Promotion/Claim Manager who has put her name on this letter, as well. The name that has been signed as the Promotion/Claim Manager, is Mrs. Joyce Reed.
The other hidden thing is, that there is no return address on this letter. This in itself is, FISHY! I wasn't born yesterday, and I didn't just get off the banana boat, either. I feel as though I am a senior citizen being preyed up, thinking that they may know this, is the reason why I have been selected. Are the rest of you, who received this letter or telephone notification, senior citizens? Please let me know. You may reach me at monaev@att.net.
| Sam 2010-08-10 12:05:58 Unknown |
Scam. Check for $3985.65 received in the mail. Just don't try to cash it.
| M.GUNN 2010-08-06 23:27:27 Unknown |
Sent us a Congrats letter on winning $150,000 AND a check to get cashed for
$3986.00 for a lotto.Funny thing is that the check was from Wells Fargo--who owns
our mortgage!
SCAM,SCAM,SCAM
$3986.00 for a lotto.Funny thing is that the check was from Wells Fargo--who owns
our mortgage!
SCAM,SCAM,SCAM
| canada scamm! 2010-08-04 14:30:15 Prank Call |
yea he tried to have me cash a fake check then send him the money for a supposed lotto of 150.000.00
b***s*** i hope this a***ole gets caught and hung!
b***s*** i hope this a***ole gets caught and hung!
| dont be fooled by a roy dickson 2010-08-04 14:25:43 Prank Call |
this is an outright SCAM!!!!!
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