My mom recieved this letter, and a check along with it for $4,800 dollars. The check was from chase manhattan bank, and if you look closely you can see the voids on the front of the check. It was mailed in a blank envolope, with nothing but our address and a canadian stamp. If you recieve this letter, DO NOT believe it! It is very convincing, but it is most definetly a fake. Here are the contents of the letter:
PRIME FINACIAL SERVICES
101 Golden Ave. Sydney NS,
Canada B3L3C5 (Date)
TEL: 1778-317-0299 CLAIMS NO: FT-567-101-JK
We are pleased to bring this official notice which confirms that you are the 2nd prize winner in the second category of the USA Mega (under the international Sweepstake) draw held on February 11th, 2010. The serial number 5928549 attached to your name matched the first five lucky winning numbers 11-25-37-49 and subsequently won US $450,000.00 (FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS).
Prime finacial Services has been assigned by the international sweepstake organization to inform the winners and pay them off thier winnings. Payment will be made by a CERTIFIED CHECK, which will be delivered by our special courier company.
Enclosed is a check in the amount of US $4,800.00 which is provided to help you pay the
tax of non-resident and this is payable to your tax agent.
TAX AMOUNT: $3,860.00 US DOLLARS.
You are advised to contact your claims agent: Ann Smith @ 1778-317-0299
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm to start your claim processing and to activate your check.
Note: please do not act on this notice until you contact your claims agent to acoid cases of misappropriation and mishandling of prize monies.
We are very pleased and excited for you.
Oscar Williams
Promotion Manager.
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Please Sign and detach to give to our representative after you recieve your check of $450,000.00
Yes, I am the person mentioned on the check and my name, address and personal information is correct.
Yes, I am the person mentioned on the check but my personal information is not corrected.
(It then asked for our address and signature)
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