I recieved a plain envelope in the mail, no return address, addressed to me with my cell phone number, Name and address on the envelope. First question if someone can help me, how did they get my cell phone number?
The letter stated that: A group draw for all one time participants of the national/state lottery sweepstakes in the past 5 years, it was tagged (COMPENSATION DRAW)
A ticket with serial No. 52567894AS attached to your name drew the lucky winning No. 4-17-20-32-39-44.
You are therefore entitled to a lump sum of US $450,000 (certified check) Enclosed is a check in for $4,700.00 US which was deducted from your winnings. The purpose of this check is for the payment of Canadian Non-Resident Government Service Tax (GST)
Tax Agent: Anita Stone
4360 Parlament Rd.
Nova Scotia, Canada
Tax Amount: $2,800.00
Payment Option: Moneygram or Western union
You are advised to contact your claim agent: FRED HARRIS
At 1-778-321-0475 Mon.-fri 9.30am -700pm.
Do not act on this letter until you speak to your claim agent.
Congratulations!!!!
Regards,
Diana Hart
Promotions Manager
Enclosed was check number 687739 made out in my name on the account of Tyco Electronics Corporation, P.O. Box 3608, Harrisburg, PA, 17105-3608 Name of Bank: M&T Bank 213 Market Street, Harrisbury, PA 17101
(Harrisbury is not a type-o this is how it is spelled on the check)
When I tried to call the number the line was busy, at that point anything that looks to good to be true has got to be a lie, so I came on line and started typing in different parts of the letter and I ended up here.
I have one other question: isn't it mail fraud to send this through the mail. Luckly I and several others are smart enough to know when something is too good to be true but what about other people, I am sure there are alot out there that have beeb ripped off!