Ciarra-michelle
Ansonville,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, November 25, 2008
I am a 15 year old and in the mail I got the same scam as NaTasha did. My aunt was trying to go and put the check in the bank because they way they wrote it, it seemed as if it were real. The bank teller looked at it and she said that she would put it in the bank until it comes out clear. But today, I looked closely at the check and I could see the word VOID on it. I felt very bad because I made out a list of things I wanted and giving money to the church. I did however think that it was real because I knew the RBC centura bank. I have not called Susan Thompson or John Anderson, but I plan on calling them and stating my words. I want justice for being fooled.
Laurie
Haslet,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, November 14, 2008
No LEGITIMATE LOTTERY OR SWEEPSTAKES will send you a check to pay taxes or processing fees with - just to have you send it back to them. THOSE WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF YOUR LEGITIMATE WINNINGS before they send any winnings. The best way to check these out is NOT CALLING THE SCAMMERS! They use legitmate business names - but bogus addresses so they appear legitimate. Try searching on Lottery or Sweepstakes Scams on the Internet. Take the check to bank and ASK THE BANK TO CHECK IT OUT - BEFORE YOU DEPOSIT IT. NEVER CASH CHECKS YOU DID NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE AND NEVER WIRE TRANSFER MONEY TO ANYONE YOU DO NOT KNOW.