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Royal National Winnings Ripoff Madrid Spain
I was told I won 1.5 million in U.S. dollars I would need documents to prove my claim was real and it would cost 35,000.00
This info was sent from silviafernandez33@iol.pt. I was to contact Scott Spreewell of Rydell and McCormick Holdings Saskatoon, Saskacewan Canada 306-880-9718. Mr Spreewell informed me that they would send a check for 36108.00 and I was to deposit it to my account when it clears the bank contact Mark Stewart of Goldberg&Riley Holdings at 1-866-296-7896. I recieved the check drawn from:
Citrus and Allied Essences,LTD
Disbursment account
3000 Marcus Avenue,Suite 3E11
Lake Success, NY 11042
Because I was unable to contact Mark Stewart I contacted the company the check was drawn from and they told me its was their company but obtained fraudulently and to please send it to them. I already deposited the check and it would not be cleared before 8-30-05. I have also cantacted the FBI as this Citrus and Allied Essences deal in chemicle agents and I feared terriorism.
Thank you
Pamela
Phoenix, Arizona
U.S.A.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Pamela
Phoenix,Arizona,
U.S.A.
explanation
#3REBUTTAL Individual responds
Fri, August 19, 2005
I enter many contest and sweepstakes so I wasn"t really suspicious until the phone I was to call was not legitmate I contacted the company the check was drawn on they told me it was from there but not authorized by them, thats when the red flag went up I have contacted everyone and I have documented everything
Robert
Wallingford,Connecticut,
U.S.A.
Please explain.
#3Consumer Comment
Thu, August 18, 2005
I just want to understand what goes through people's minds when they receive something like this.
First, had you entered any type of contest in Madrid that would lead you to believe that yoou had won anything? Wasn't that alone a red light?
This scam has been going on for years, I am just amazed that people still fall for it (as is evident by the fact that it is still around).
Second, at this point, you should be fearing more than terrorism. Since the check you deposited is a fake, your account is more than likely going to be frozen by the bank and any access to your legitimate funds may be impossible.
Hopefully after contacting the FBI, you contacted your bank. If not you should before they contact you about the fake check. Just as a suggestion, contacting the bank first will help in your defense should you be criminally charged by the bank with theft and fraud.
Hopefully you haven't spent or sent out any of the 36K. The bank will want it back. And they'll want it from you.
If you have a friend or a relative who is an attorney it may be wise to consult them.