Reliance Surety Group, they sent me letter stating that i was selected to receive grant money from reader's digest Las Vegas, But The Phone Number Goes To Cananda Nevada

This is too bad, really... that a scam artist is operating under the name of "Reliance Surety Group"

At one time, that was the best and most honorable surety in the business. 

Some scam artist is using a good company's name.

Reliance Surety Group was purchased by The Travelers about 10 years ago... pre-9/11

Tracy,

I hate to inform you about this but you were scammed by a typical nigerian 419 scam its also known as an advance fee scam. Good luck even getting in contact with these people much less get the "Prommised" funds. 20/20 has done many specials on these types of scams. Hopefully you did not wire any of the funds outotherwise you may be liable for the amount that you released to the crooks. The check is typically just a counterfeit check that you are to deposit and the bank releases the funds to you based on trust that you know who the funds are from and that they are good "see your depositors agreement". Hate to hear that your another one of the victims that falls for this scam. For all others if you ever receive a check claiming that its taxes for your funds you are to receive just ask the person to deduct the amount of taxes out of the funds that they have and for them to send you a check for the full amount.