Hatch International World Sweepstakes, Anita Myers, Michael Simmons, Handa Trudel Suspicious Check, Bogus sweepstakes Woodbury New York

I received a letter on 2/11/2009, basically stating that I've won in a drawing, held by "North American Utilities," on April 24, 2008. It was through a computer ballot system, and it mentioned that I emerged as one of the winners.

I was awarded a a lump sum of $46,500.00 USD, from a total prize of $25,234,000.00 shared amongst other winners.I also received a check of $2,810.00D,from "Nationwide Magazine Recycling, Inc."

The letter also mentioned, "Keep winning confidential until your prize money is received to avoid multiple claims." Contact your payment coordinator Mrs. Anita Myers or Mr. Michael Simmons at 1-514-625-4291. It's signed by "Director Public Relations" Handa Trudel. The letter & its contents made me feel like it was a scam.

Hatch sweepstakes :
-1211 Crossways Park Woodbury, New York 11797

Letter Sender: Postage stamp is from Canada
-P.O. BOX 6548 MTL, QC H3V1K4

Check by: Nationwide Magazine Recycling, Inc.
-3000 E Grauwyler Road Irving, Texas 75061
American Bank of Texas

Obviously these three locations are hundreds of miles away from each other, hinting that this is very likely a scam.

Gen
Waipahu, Hawaii
U.S.A.