Heff01
Zionsville,#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, September 11, 2007
Winning a lottery that you didn't enter is fishy and you should NEVER wire money to someone whom you don't know. Once the money is picked up at the Western Union or Money Gram location, its trail ends. You are the victim of a counterfeit check scam and are unfortunately responsible for your overdraft. Also, it is illegal for US residents to use the mail or internet to participate in foreign lotteries. The scammers used your checking account to defraud your bank and leave you holding the bag. Before wiring money or sending a check back, think why they can't simply deduct any fees/taxes from the check. Meanwhile, contact PA Attorney General Tom Corbett's office. 717-787-8242 or toll-free for the Consumer Protection office 800-441-2555 http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/