Imperial Financial Settlement LLC May formerly have been called international sweepstakes winner, US $150,000, check drawn on HSBC bank from Century 21 LLC for $4910.00 included, to pay taxes! Balance to be sent Fedex Toronto, Ontario

Confirms I am 2nd prize winner for US$150,000 in sweepstakes drawn Jan 30, 2010.

Lists claim #, winning numbers, etc. Payment assigned to Advance Financial Settlement and will send CERTIFIED CHECK by UPS/Fedex ($145090.00)

A very real looking check from Century 21 LLC, drawn on HSBC bank, for US$4910.00 included.  Also listed two names of 'tax agents' to send via Western Union the obligatory tax amount.

Claims agent: Ken Wilson @ 1-778-317-4261.  Call to make arrangements before doing anything else.  HSBC is a real bank, but acct # on check was invalid when I called bank.

You have to ask, "why would a real estate company issue a check for an advance on sweepstakes/lottery winnings if the lottery winning was legitimate?"  Hmmmm?

I believe this mailing may be fraudulent, and should definitely be turned over the to US Post Office.