Bristol West Insurance Group; Darrall R. Bradshaw, President 778858Bristol West Insurance Group; Darrall R. Bradshaw, Pres; Gregory McCain, Claims; Helen Driver, Money Scam Check Looks Real but would cause me to loose $4,965.44 to my bank. Cash check and Send Western Union. Kamloops & Seattle Canada and Washington

Bristol West Insurance Group sent me a "Claims" check for $4965.44. The letter says the check is for "the mandatory payment of Non-Canadian residential tax, insurance, and delivery charges pertaining to your $250,000.00 winning." The letter says my name was drawn in the annual CONSUMER'S PROMOTIONAL DRAW, organized for customers of major retailers e.g. Target, Wal-Mart, Sears, Macy's, Home Depot, Zellers, etc.

This check looks real and has BNY Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA on it. The routing and account numbers along the bottom are:

0668542 043301601 000 1353

The check number is 0000668542. This insurance check has a claim number on it and a loss date of August 4, 2009.

The letter that came with it says my name has been drawn in the annual Consumer's Promotional Draw. I am supposed to call Gregory McCain: 778-858-2751. My claim number is: ORS-890076-ZL.

This check is supposed to cover the taxes due of $4783.72 by Money Gram/Western Union. I am to send it to HELEN DRIVER, 2706 BAINING BLVD, KAMLOOPS, CANADA.

The letter has a picture and beside it the name Darrall R. Bradshaw, President 778-858-2457.

The letterhead address is 4920 BELMORAL AVENUE NE, SEATTLE, WA 982447TY8-3865.

I am glad that I know this is a scam. I am concerned about others in my little town who may not know this is a scam and will get ripped off over $5,000. Think of the real checks that will bounce because this check is deposited and the funds are withdrawn.

What can we do to shut this scam down?

Pastor Dolly
Richlands, North Carolina
U.S.A.