Originally Posted by
MaineMama
DO NOT CASH THE CHECK! I got something similar saying I won 120K. There was a check from a legitimate looking bank for 3K+ "to help with processing fees". This is a scam. It is illegal. They want you to cash the check and send them most of the money. The check will not clear and you will be responsible for reimbursing the bank plus any fees your bank imposes.
Please bring the whole thing, including the envelope with the canceled stamp to the post office. The postmaster general's office investigates these crimes. When I turned mine in last week, the guy said almost no one turns them in for investigation unless they actually send the money, so the criminals general get away with it for a long time.
I'm concerned that two sunshiners got this scam in such a short period of time. My letter was different, but still out of Canada. Everyone on this site should be aware, just in case it is somehow linked to the offers we fill out.
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