Dave
New Westminster,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, September 15, 2008
Good for you for avoiding the scam. There's even more tell-tale signs that could save the long distance phone call: - Western Union, Moneymart -- once cash is sent, there's no trace or refunds - Foreign Lottery -- Check the laws where you live. Most foreign lotteries are illegal, either because of 'their' laws, or the laws where you live. - Match the phone number with the address. A business run out of Spain will not send a check drawn on a US bank and require a phone call to a number in Canada. - Western Union -- I know I mentioned it first but it's such a biggie. If they want you to use Western Union, they are stealing from you. - Secrecy -- These scams ask for you to keep quiet so that they can get money out of you before you mention it to someone who stops you. - Typos -- With all that money to give away, you would think the 'organization' could afford to hire someone to proof-read the winner notification letters.