mine was from nestle purina petcare 3950.00 deposited it cleared. IM not. interested in. the other money. i am richer 3950.

Got a check for $ 3,579.00 drawn on Norwest Bank of Arizona. I also won $125,000.00. Reps name is Nina Smith.

I recieved a letter from Consumer Research and Marketing Inc stating I won $52,500, from Cambridge Scientific Corp, from a sweepstakes entered by Walmart, Home Depot, Sears, etc. Enclosed was a check for 3,997.00 drawn on Sovereign Bank, dated for 9/08/11. I called the number provided in the letter 347-441-3277 and asked for Mark Anderson, my contact person, and was told to call back in 1/2 hour. I called back in 30 mins, and same person with broken english and a heavy accent told me to deposit the check, then call back tomorrow, to find out when the balance would be paid out. I then looked up the # for Sovereign, called them to verify the check. They told me the account was valid, however there was not enough money in the account to cover the check. I then asked to speak to the fraud dept. When I got the person on the line, I gave him the account # and check # and he basically told me to just destroy the check, he really did not seem interested in anything I was saying. I then googled the Cambridge Scientific Corp and called them, the lady I spoke to was much nicer. She told me that they have recieved like 60 calls about this, that it is a fraud issue and that they have taken all the info, and turned it in. I then contacted IC3.gov and reported it there, including a scanned copy of the letter, envelope and check. I hope these loosers rot in HE$$!

Our check was from SHERATON SECURITIES. It even had the Sheraton logo. You know these things are ascam but you always wonder how they got your name. Kinda scary. Obviously fraud, discard check!

My 17 year old son got his letter and $3,900 in the mail today as well. The check looks so real... from Corrosion Resistant Technologies. Said he won the same $65,000 as others have..... but when we called James Kingston - a recorder came on that was pretty strange - definately a joke. Too bad, it could have paid his college tuition for the next 4 years...

I received a check written on Cambridge Scientific Corp, which is a legitimate company, for $3,950.00. The check looks very authentic. As a confirmed winner, I am to call Jason Williams at 1-647-219-1876 to claim my $65,000.00 prize. The check is to assist in paying $2,950.00 for insurance and processing fees. I'm sure if I contacted Jason, he would give instructions for remitting the insurance and processing fees in some manner and that's how you get screwed. This is an OBVIOUS SCAM and anyone receiving these fake checks should NOT cash them. It is a crime to cash fake checks, and, if you do, you will ultimately be responsible for repaying the bank along with other charges they may impose, including litigation. It's too bad we do not have their address or any way to retaliate. I'd love to send the bastards a box of chocolate candy laced with ex-lax...
JMR

I received a check today as well, actually, my step son received the check. He felt something was fishy so he called the number on the letter and someone with a heavy foreign accent answered the phone and asked him to call back in an hour. Needless so say, we are not calling back and will not be depositing. the check.

I received a letter for the Office of Susan Green VP Finance that I had won $55,000. The "Draw" was organized for customers of major retail stores like K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Kohl, Safeway, Best Buy, etc. Enclosed was a check for $3,920.00 made our from AMAZON. I was supposed to call Dom Walker at 1.647.865.4194. First a man with a heavy accent answered the phone with "Hullo" - no company name - sounded like he was at home. Then he told me to hold for Dom. Dom sounded exactly like the guy who answered. Go figure. So he told me to cash the check and then call back and he would get certain information from me so that I could collect my winnings. When I asked what information he would need, he got REALLY snippy - I TOLD you to call back. Then I asked to speak to Susan Green - FUNNY - she was not there. So I hung up and look up online and found this website. I almost cashed the check it looks so real. I have sent copies of the documents to my friends at Amazon and i hope that they can investigate. So glad all the others on this site posted their details. Do NOt cash the check!!
Kathy Drechsler

check is for $3997. i won $52,500 !!! woo hooooo .... wish we could do something about this. but at least there are sites like this to confirm our caution. i kno they are ripping off some poor old folks out there living on social security .... these A-holes will all go to hell ... SCUMBAGS !!!!

Ok Yal, I got a similar check, but this is some of what the letter said. Congratulations!! We are pleased to inform you that you are one of the winners in the second category of the CUSTOMER COMPENSATION AND APPRECIATION BONANZA; organized for all customers of the major stores in U.S andCanada e.g. J.C Penny, Walgreen's, Wal-Mart, Sears, Home Depot, Kohl's, Kmart, Macys, Best Buy etc. A ticke with serial number 948610 attached to our name drew the luck winning numbers.

I'm suppose to call Luther James, at 1-845-205-2832, EXT 2 and enclosed is a check of USS 1,775.99 which is to assist you with paying the necessary applicable taxes and insurance fees on lyour winning, call your assigned agent before cashing your check.

The tax amount is USS 1,295.99 to be paid by Western Union to the tax agent, and after my tax agent has recieved the money for my taxes and insurance I will receive the balance of USS 98,224.01 that will be sent by Fegeral Express.

The Caution lines states that; yhour claim number is the key to your winningprize; therfore you are advised to keep this winning notification confidential until your claim has been process and your winning prize have been sent to you as this is part of their security measures to avoid double claimijng. They also reminds you t quote your claim number in each of your correspondences with your claim agent.

FAKE,FAKE, FAKE. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU DEPOSIT ANY CHECKS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT, BECAUSE IF I WAS ONE TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING THAT COME IN MY MAIL BOX. I WOULD HAVE TRIED TO CASH THIS CHECK OR DEPOSIT IT.

recieved 3875 dollar check signed by ALincoln from RIEDON resistor company and Citizens Business Bank in calafornia. Company and bank are legit but ABE LINCOLIN is at rest.

I received a check drawn on SouthsideBank of Tyler, TX, for $3875.00, after being declared a winner of the MEGA LOTTERY in UK, drawn on June 10th, 2011. Allegedly this check was the first installment of a $125,000 US DOLLARS I would receive as one of the 32 declared winners of a $4,000,000 prize.
i was asked to send a Western Union money-gram for $1875.oo to cover the taxes of my winnings, to the assigned Govt, Tax Agent Helen Ruiz at 118 Main Street London, UK SW129BL, and to call back with the receipt #.
Claim Agent stated was John Willeford 1-416-939-3124. When the monies had not become available to my bank after 5 days, I called SouthsideBank to confirm that the Bank's information on the check was correct, however the check # was to another receipient, and hasd been voided. The check in my possession was a fraud/forgery.

If I won $125,000 from shopping at JC Penny, Kohls, Walgreens, Walmart, Kmart, Sears, Hone Depot, Macy's, Circuit City, Best Buy, or K-Mart (the letter listed it twice) WHY would Riedon (a Resistor manufacturing company) issue me a check???

I was supposed to call Mark Edwards at 905-598-6612.

I liked how the scam advised me to keep it confidential! Lol

What do they think .... Some of us actually will check it out first and I am so sorry for you of those who did not ... Got mine in the mail today ... Looked at Fraud alerts and here it is , Glad I always Check things out First .. Check looks Very Real ... But mine they made from "Nestle Purina Petcare Company ..St. Louis , Misssouri but from Citibank Delaware - One Penn's Way - Newcastle, DE 19720 .... Dated August 5,2011 ... New this $3,920.00 check was TOO GOOD 2 B TRUE !!! My sum amount was $55,000.00 ..... Disabled and can't afford to taken by anyone .... Watch out for Romance Scam's .... especially a guy from Facebook name Ashley Bricks ... who claims to be a Marine ... but if you look at his picture's he is in a Army uniform and name is "Conteras" .... Ashley Conteras is serving and in active duty can't find out anymore info ... if anyone knows him ...Inform Him his name is being used by a scam artist likely % they said from Nigeria .... Thanks for letting me share .... Fawn from Mo.

Received my check today for $2990.00 drawn on Citizen's Business Bank, in South Pasadena, Ca. Issued by Reidon, Inc, 300 Cypress Avenue, Alahambra, CA 91801. ( Checked both on Google, and they appear to be genuine)
Supposed to send on $1,980.00 for UK lottery taxes.

This is a standard scam, however, as these scumbags depend upon preying on the innocent, in most cases those that can least afford it, I wish there was some way to get back at them.

I would love to see them face justice, but unfortunately, they are both very smart, and very lazy, which I suppose makes for a perfect con artist.

Hope no one gets scammed !

RMK, Silver Spring, MD

Received my letter today from BMO Toronto, ON. Seems I am the lucky winner of $125,000 - a check for $3,875.00 US dollars has been mailed to me to 'help expedite the processing'. I am supposed to pay $1,875.00 directly to the tax agent. The company name and address on the check are even real -- checked them on the computer, been in business for 14 years. This is such bull!! What really makes me mad is that my family REALLY could use some financial help but even more than that, what about older people who fall for this bull_ _ _ _???!!!

Who do I report this to, what agency, who will actually do something about it?

Thanks so much for this site!!!!

Same scam, a little bit different. I got a phone call today... we have won $200,000!! I would receive a ups delivery today for $200,000. I had to go to Walgreens and purchase a $200 card of some sort and then sign for the ups delivery. WHAT??? He said he was from Oklahoma (yeah - with that accent?). And it's not UPS it's United People Service! There is no way I am falling for this one, very strange... How did they get my name and number?? Random phone book search? I suggest we all call 1-876-843-3027 and talk to a Mr. Richard.

Ok..well I got my check today too. Same story . $65,000 winner, first check for $3950 partial payment to assist me in paying $2950.00 British Sweepstakes Tax. You know the sweepstakes was in London on Feb.26,2011. Same company,Corrosion Resistant Tech.Inc, out of Chagrin Falls,OH on a check from Key Bank. Call them to verify before depositing and its NOT even a toll free number.All same story as post before me. However I'm to call Ray Owens @ 1-905-598-6360. I have to say...the check DOES look totally valid or I wouldn't be on this site...Thank You for this site. I kinda knew...but...like they all say...everybody could use a little extra money especially in this economy. To Bad it wasn't real...

Got my letter and check today. Yes I could not believe my eyes. I finally got the money to pay off all my bills. Yea, right. I know there are scams out there and some people are in such need of money they are quick to believe they have won a large sum of money. Corrosion Resistant Technologies, Inc. What kind of company is this?? They are sending out checks for participating stores where I supposedly am a frequent shopper. What stores?? I live in a very small town with very few stores and when I go shopping it is in a close larger town but that is very seldomly. So, I knew this was a scam the time I opened the letter. A letter coming from Canada, a letter written from Shoppers Point of Sale Sweepstates in New York, NY and a check written on a bank in Chagrin Falls, Ohio from an accout with Corrosion Resistant Technologies, Inc. . Why would a company like this be sending out checks for ...yes , that sum of $ 3950.00 for a 65,000.00 award. Too bad this exciting news could not be true..we all could use a little help in this economy. Thanks also for this site!!!
Sandersville, Ga.

My check was for $3,980.00 and prize was $150,000. I guess they think the larger
the prize amount, the more we will fall for it. My check was from Office Depot.

Mesquite, TX

Sent from
Western Brokers Inc.
150King Street West
Toronto, on MSH 1J9- Tel# 647-878-3476

Apparently I have won $100,000.00 from the Customer compensation and appreciation bononza! (shaking my head)
Why do I get a letter saying many unsuccessful attempts trying to reach me regarding the winning except for (the final notice)
I looked up the "company" name nopthing looked up 150 king st in Toronto found this website with other fraud attempts apparently same people.
The check was issued from ABCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION in New Jersey... So I contacted them and was informed the check was in fact fraudulent. (which does not suprise me) the sum of $2,865.69 was what made me doubt.. then under my name was Remitter: Patricia Afriat @ 5300 Boardwalk unit 422 in Ventnow City, NJ.. So when I looked up that address it is a property available for lease a home not a company.. These people are so stupid trying to hurt other people because they are too lazy to get a damn job! REALLY NOW!!! Contact the bank the check is issued from and send it in to them prob by fax so they can try to stop these people before someone falls for the crap they are pulling on innocent people. The checks are real but the prointing is false and fake besides... there are 3 different fonts used on it!

I called the sheriffs dept and they are on their way out so I can file a report. I suggest you all do the same. This is cruel...especially to older folks who don't know these scams exist.

YAY! I just got the same check yesterday, July 23,2011. WHAT A JOKE! It's a shame they give people hope just to have them let down. I am originally from Canada so it makes me sick they are using my country as a scam. They sent me a check for $3550.00 and I am to send them $2950.00. From Cognis Corporation, 5051 Estecreek Dr, Cincinnati, Ohio. The President is Jacqui Smith and I am to call Mr. Phillip Adams at 1-647-784-6637. I was curious at first so I called: It was a voice mail and the guy sounded like he was from India. Hard to understand. Right then I knew something was fishy. I am glad I looked it up before I got stupid!

I am so glad I did a little searching about the validity of this check for $3950.00. Thanks to all of you for your posts. I think I will pass this on to law enforcement and the local news. Again, thank you for posting what you learned. Shoppers Point of Sale Lottery will not be getting my money. :)

Mine says I won $65,000.00 from Synovate Shoppers Point of Sale Sweepstakes. I was to contact Jesse Williams at 1-647-995-5532. "Assist you in paying the $2,950.00 which is the applicable Sweepstakes Insurance, Processing Fees, and Taxes associated with your winnings." Apparently, these people think everyone is stupid, if I would have won this "sweepstakes" I would have been happy with the $62,050.00 after these items were deducted.

i want to say thank you to all the previous commentators. i too found out i "won" 125,000 usd and was sent a 'check' for $3875.00. good thing i actually read the letter and did some googling otherwise i would have made a fool out of myself at my bank tomorrow. for those of us who are struggling financially this shit is just plain cruel!!