I was under the impression of that I had one a lump sum of 9,000.00 and all I had to do was pay the state taxes fees and fax the receipt to the number listed on the letter. After I did that I would call the number back to receive the rest of my money. I deposited the check into my savings account.
I paid my state tax fees which was 450 dollars then faxed the receipt to the number listed on the letter. After I faxed the receipt I tried to call and did not get an answer. I called all day and it kept saying the customer was not in.
So my daughter googled the company name to see if it was a legitimate company and to see if they had another number I could call. When she googled it that is when it popped up as a scam.
I took actions right away. I contacted my bank and told them what had happened and they told me the check have not bounced yet. I also went back the state tax office telling them what had happen.
They had me to write a letter and they took copy of the receipt and the letter so they can take actions on my behalf. I still have the 996.56 but the its in my bank account in which is not a checking account.