Complaint Review: Excel Service Maxcel Wood William Bradley

This company, Excel Service , sent a certified check to my parents saying that they had won $250,000.00. This is the letter:
Congratulations! We are pleased to (advice) not advise that you are one of the second category winners of a Lottery Draw held on January 19th 2006. This group drawing was made for all one-time participant of the national/state lottery/sweepstakes in the past 5 years, it was tagged COMPENSATION DRAW.
A ticket with serial number 38745014AL attached to your name drew the lucky winning numbers 22-87-76-44-24.
You are therefore entitled to a lump sum of $ 250,000.00 USD (certified check), enclose is a check of $4900.00 which was deducted from your winnings.
The purpose of this check is for the payment of the Non Resisdent Government Service Tas (GST). Payable to the British office as stated below:
Tax agent: Mr. Maxcel Wood, Internal Revenue Block, 105 the Broadway, London, WE2 8SM
Tax amount $2900.00. Payment method: Western Union Money Transfer You are advised to contact your claims agent Ms Sandra Willis, 011447981060532 for futher instructions on claiming your big Winnings.

This is a Big Scam trying to take advantage of the hardworking US citizens. This check stated Excel Service 3001 Second Ave, New York, NY 10013 and Lasalle Bank 139 N. Cass Ave Westmont, Il 60559. First of all if they had won a lottery, the state would had automatically taken the taxes out. Please be aware of all these scams.

TEE
Covington, Louisiana
U.S.A.