1, Report:
#359297
Posted Date:
Aug 05 2008
Universal Intertrade I recieved a letter saying that i was the lucky winner of 150,000.00 and with the latter was a check in the amount of 4983.98, which they claim is to use for taxes/fees.When all fees and taxes are paid then they will send the remainder of the 150,000.00. I ws to call Mr Wilson Gifford At a 289 area code within 5 days of recipt of this letter. Watch out for this one everybody. Greenup Illinois
In JULY OF 2008, I recieved a letter from Universal Intertrade Stating that i was the lucky winner of 150,000.00 from a National Lotto Co-Operation Sweepstakes Lottery Held June 21,2008 Inthe Second Category. ...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Attorney Generals
2, Report:
#358469
Posted Date:
Aug 03 2008
Universal Intertrade They caused me to write checks on my account after depositing their check for $4,894.98. Things bounced and I'm now overdrawn. Calhoun Georgia
I'm 58 and partly disabled. I never had anything good in my life happen Like I thought this was. I got excited because it looks so real. I spent more than I had and now I'm in big financial trouble. I don't think I'm going to recover from this any time soon. My bank closed my accoun...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Lottery
3, Report:
#351581
Posted Date:
Jul 15 2008
Universal Intertrade Universal - National Lotto not what they seem?? Greenup Illinois
In a letter dated July 4, 2008 stating I was one of ten (10) winners chosen from over 50,000 people who had won a lottery that was held on June 21, 2008 entitling me to $150,000.00. This colorful and somewhat official looking letter written on plain paper had a header reading Univer...
Entity
Universal Intertrade - National Lotto
Categories: Cash Services
4, Report:
#351355
Posted Date:
Jul 15 2008
Universal Intertrade final winning notice Calhoun Georgia
I recieved a letter in the mail that was from universal intertrade telling me that I was among several people that had won a portion of 1.5 million $ . Enclosed was a check for close to 5000.00 . Iwas suppose to use that money to pay government taxes with in the amount of 2990.00 . ...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
5, Report:
#350563
Posted Date:
Jul 12 2008
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE FINAL WINNING NOTICE? Greenup Illinois
I received a letter stating I had won a lottery, along with a check ($4,983.98) said to have been deducted from my big winings, to pay the taxes. The letter also requested I pay the tax amount ($2,996.00) by WESTERN UNION or MONEY GRAM and contact their claim agent (Wilson Gifford)....
Entity
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE
Categories: Lottery
6, Report:
#350058
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2008
Universal Intertrade Corp, Commerce Bank winner out 10 for 150.00. my bank cleared check in 24 hrs. nut didn't recieve U.I. money, philadelphia., greenup, Nationwide
Universal Intertrade announced through the united states postal, I was a winner in the lotto, which I DO fill out on-line at my states(pa.) lottery site since I check my numbers on-line. The letter appeared legit. I search every scam site to ensure I was not being scammed. Nothing o...
Entity
Universal Intertrade Corp
Categories: Banks
7, Report:
#350004
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2008
Universal Intertrade Recieved a letter stating I was a winner with a check Greenup Illinois
I recieved a letter with a check for $4983.98 stating I had won $150,000.00. I called the number the man that answered was not very professional. He asked me a few questions like what was my name, what was the check # and what was the claim number.
He then told me to take the ch...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Questionable Activities
8, Report:
#349570
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2008
Universal Intertrade, Wilson Gifford And Melinda Cobb NATIONAL LOTTO CO-OPERATION SWEEPSTAKES LOTTERY held on June 21st, 2008 Greenup Illinois
I received a letter from Universal Intertrade dates 7/07/2008 telling me that I was one of 10 winners to share in a total prize money of $1.5 US Dollars or $150,000 to me. They enclosed a check in the amount of $4,983.98 that would be deducted from my winnings to enable me to pay t...
Entity
Universal Intertrade, Wilson Gifford And Melinda Cobb
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
9, Report:
#349543
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2008
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE Lotery 1902 Greenup Illinois
Recieved A letter from Universal Intertrade stating I had won the loto for 150,000 part of a 1,500,000.00 lotery that I had not entered. Well they sent acheck in the amount of 4,983.98 that was deducted from my wining for use as to pay the taxes and Goverment fees .The taxes And fee...
Entity
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE
Categories: Banks
10, Report:
#349539
Posted Date:
Jul 10 2008
Universal Intertrade Idiots Calhoun, Georgia
I recieved a check for $4,894.98 because I had won $150,000.00. This check was to pay the taxes. I'm no dummy, went on line to check it out and pretty much knew it was a scam. Think I'll call the bank in Georgia to let them know about it and I sure hope no one is falling for this...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
11, Report:
#349211
Posted Date:
Jul 09 2008
Universal Intertrade RE: Wilson Gifford And Melinda Cobb LOTTO Rip Off At the Hands of UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE Greenup Illinois
I recieved a letter with a check in it for the amount of $4983.98 which was supposedly deducted from my winnings. These was given to me to pay $2996.00 in Taxes and Fees.
I was given a Claim number and told to keep it confidential. I was told to call my assigned agent Mr. Wilson ...
Entity
Universal Intertrade RE: Wilson Gifford And Melinda Cobb
Categories: Attorney Generals
12, Report:
#348652
Posted Date:
Jul 08 2008
Universal Intertrade Lottery rip off Greenup Illinois
I was sent a check for $4983.98 to send in to pay taxes. Supposedly won Canadian Lottery amount of $150,00.00. Was advised to send by Western Union or moneygram to the tax agent Wilson Gifford. His phone number is 289-885-0006. Do they think I am illiterate and would do such a thi...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Attorney Generals
13, Report:
#348398
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2008
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE THEY SAID I HAD WON THE LOTTERY AND SENT A CHECK FOR ME TO DEPOSIT INTO MY ACCT. FOR THE TAXES GREENUP Illinois
I received a letter saying I had been chosen along with ten other people to split 1.5 million dollars. my share was 150,000. they sent a check for 4983.98 that was to be deposited in my checking account to help me pay for the taxes and that would be deducted from the 150,000. They ...
Entity
UNIVERSAL INTERTRADE
Categories: Telemarketers
14, Report:
#348289
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2008
Universal Intertrade Lottery winning ripoff Greenup Illinois
I received a letter stating I had won the National Lotto sweepstakes, with that letter was a check for $4,983.98. They said cash the check, send them $2,996.-- for the Government taxs/fees...........Thank goodness my USPS worker advised me he had received the same letter and found i...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Attorney Generals
15, Report:
#346934
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2008
Universal Intertrade Sent me a fake check for $4000 and told me to deposit in my bank account then call them back CALHOUN Florida
I was sent a check with a letter stating that i had won a national lotto co-operation sweepstakes lottery and I was sent the $4000 plus check to pay taxes It said I needed to contact my claim agent who told me I needed to deposit the check in my bank account then call him back and ...
Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Internet Fraud
16, Report:
#346690
Posted Date:
Jul 02 2008
Universal Intertrade Fraudulant Check Calhoun Georgia
Recieved a check in the mail stating that i won a lotto and to claim my winnings. Asking for me to deposit a portion of my winnings into my bank to pay my taxes and send it into them. Only to find out the check was fraudulent by calling the bank from where the check was issued
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Entity
Universal Intertrade
Categories: Cash Services