Robert
Wallingford,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, August 29, 2007
First ask yourself. Did I enter a sweepstakes contest recently? The usual scenario is that you will be mailed a bank check for some amount. You will be told it is to cover "fees" to receive your prize winnings (usually several thousands of dollars). You will be asked to deposit the check and withdraw most of the amount to Western Union to someone (usually outside the USA). You will not hear from them again. If you call them they will give you some excuse to stall you (assuming the number still works and they have not moved on to another victim). Weeks later, you will be noified by your bank that the check you deposited was a fraud and you now owe them the money you withdrew. The best advice, throw it away and do not give them any personal information if you should be called. Good luck.