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Complaint Review: Associated Consultants Inc. - Toronto Ontario
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Associated Consultants Inc.
650 Young St. Toronto, M7G6J4 Ontario, Canada
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Associated Consultants Inc. Beware! This is a scam! They sent me a $4900 fraudulent check to pay the "taxes" on my "winnings" Toronto Ontario Canada
I received a letter along with a check for $4900. It said I won $100,000 in the "North American Sweepstakes". The check is to pay the $3900 tax on the winnings and is to be paid by Moneygram or Western Union. Then I would receive the remaining $95,100 when the winning is processed. The final paragraph states, "Please do not attempt to use this check until you call. You are advised to contact your claim agent immediately for further clarification as indicated below within 5 business days."
I decided to call my "claim agent", Mr. Ray King to see what I could find out. The first time I called, Mr. King, rather rudely and with no explaination, told me to call back in 20 minutes. The second call went to an answering machine that had no room left any more messages. The third call, Mr. King instructed me to call back in 30 minutes. I told him this was my third call and I would really like some information on this. He hung up. Finally, with the fourth call Mr. King had time to explain things to me.
I asked how I could win a sweepstake I never entered. Mr. King told me I was automatically entered because I have shopped at Walmart or JC Penneys. He instructed me to deposit the check into my account as I would any check. Then when it clears, I am to call him again. I asked him if he really thought it would clear and he assured me it would. He also reminded me twice to NOT let anyone see my claim number.
It is obvious to me that this is a scam. While I am sure this check would not clear as it is fraudulent, depositing it would most likely make my account information available to these crooks. I urge anyone who receives a notice such as this one, DO NOT CASH THE CHECK! I plan to take this to my bank and see if they have any information on this scam.
Deanna
Elkhart, Indiana
U.S.A.
I decided to call my "claim agent", Mr. Ray King to see what I could find out. The first time I called, Mr. King, rather rudely and with no explaination, told me to call back in 20 minutes. The second call went to an answering machine that had no room left any more messages. The third call, Mr. King instructed me to call back in 30 minutes. I told him this was my third call and I would really like some information on this. He hung up. Finally, with the fourth call Mr. King had time to explain things to me.
I asked how I could win a sweepstake I never entered. Mr. King told me I was automatically entered because I have shopped at Walmart or JC Penneys. He instructed me to deposit the check into my account as I would any check. Then when it clears, I am to call him again. I asked him if he really thought it would clear and he assured me it would. He also reminded me twice to NOT let anyone see my claim number.
It is obvious to me that this is a scam. While I am sure this check would not clear as it is fraudulent, depositing it would most likely make my account information available to these crooks. I urge anyone who receives a notice such as this one, DO NOT CASH THE CHECK! I plan to take this to my bank and see if they have any information on this scam.
Deanna
Elkhart, Indiana
U.S.A.
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Deanna
Elkhart,Indiana,
U.S.A.
Update on Associated Consultants Inc scam
#2Author of original report
Fri, October 03, 2008
Associated Consultants Inc Updated information on this scam Toronto Ontario I just wanted to update my previous report titled "Beware! They sent me a $4900 fradulent check to pay the taxes". I took it upon myself to see what I could find out. I started by calling Mr. Ray King, my "claim agent". Please note that this is a 900 number! After a few calls (he kept telliing me to call back in 20 - 30 minutes) he finally talked to me. He said to first deposit the check then call him back once it clears. I then contacted the company the check is drawn on, Liberty Iron & Metal LLC. I don't know if all of these checks mailed out were on the same company or different, but I did find out this company had already received over 100 calls. The checks were stolen and, of course, were no good. The person I spoke with said that they are working with the FBI and trying to catch the crooks behind this scam. I plan to stay in touch with Liberty Iron & Metal in case they need me for any questions or anything I can do to help. I strongly urge anyone who has received one of these letters and checks to contact the company name on the check. They will confirm for you that this is a scam and will give you instructions on what they need you to do. I hope this helps anyone who isn't sure about this scam. Deanna Elkhart, Indiana
