Carlson Marketing Inc Lexie Wilberman, Lloyd Formerly, Denny Banff i was ripped off of money and old th 2711 forest av west, Ontario
I received a letter with a certified check for $985.88. This check was supposedly to pay the state taxes on a $8000.00 winning. This winning was supposedly for Consumer Rewards Program. I spoke with Lexie Wilberman @ 905-598-2303 and she told me to deposit the check and once it cleared to call her back. Next she told me to send a Western Union payment for $914.00 to Denny Banff (tax agent) @ 2711 Forest Ave West, New Market, Ontario, Canada, M2E3B1. Lexie Wilberman told me that the final check for the winnings would be arriving thru FedEX on Friday, January 22, 2010. I still have not received the check and everytime I call no one answer the phone. I have found this information on the internet and have realized that this is a scam. As of right now I owe the bank $985.88.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Denise
Stanhope,New Jersey,
United States of America
Lloyd Formerly
#3Consumer Comment
Thu, January 28, 2010
To the person who said they owed the bank $995. Did the check they give you bounce? Did you ever get the rest of the prize? I am only asking because I just got one in the mail today. I was very skeptical but in these times, who doesnt need the money. I will say that I called Lexie at two different times today, and she did answer both times. If you should get your check will you let me know? I am so sorry this happened to you and I am glad I am researching. I am going to post my own report, I am just curious if you ever got your check....
Carlson Marketing
Minneapolis,Minnesota,
United States of America
Carlson Marketing name used illegally
#3UPDATE Employee
Mon, January 25, 2010
This is an unfortunate incident where some unscrupulous character is using our name to bilk innocent victims.
The letter and check are not legitimate. Carlson Marketing is not affiliated with the offer in any way.
The incident has been reported to IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center), which works in conjunction with the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspectors office. We have been told that a number of companies have been targeted by this scam and consequently a number of consumers are being negatively affected as well.
While we cant be legal counsel for this event, we do recommend that anyone receiving such an offer take the following actions: 1. Do not cash the check. 2. Report the incident to your local police and follow their instructions. 3. Report the incident to IC3 at www.ic3.gov.
We sincerely hope others will learn from this and not be taken in by the people behind this scam.