I recieved a letter which included a check for $4500. The letter stated that "we are please to advice you that you are one of the winners in the category of Sweepstake and Lottery Draw held on December 1st, 2008. Further it stated that a Non Resident Government Tax (GST) needed to be paid before winnings can be legally released.
Tax agent: Liagi Desmat -1898 YONGE ST HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA V4P 2R4
The tax amount for $2980.00 was to be paid for with a Money Gram.
Assigned claims agent, BARBARA HALL at Tel: 1-905-995-9418 Ext. 204 monday to Friday (9AM TO 9PM EST).....for further instruction on how to claim your winnings. Please do not act on this notice untill you speak to your agent.