World Financial Group, American Family Publishing, Steve Brown, Carolin Chance, Frances N. Ford I won a American Family Publishing Sweepstakes! NOT!!! Canada Victoria, British Columbia

Received what appeared to be a valid check for $4,997. The accompanying letter said I won a sweepstakes. This check had my name and address, looked authentic and did not read void or non-negotiable. The letter instructed me to contact Steve Brown; excited about the possibility of actually winning a contest, I called Steve who told me to deposit the check in my bank & wait for it to clear. Next I was to issue a check to Caroline Chance (tax agent) for the taxes ($4,600) on my winnings because I was a US citizen and not a citizen of Canada. My certified check for my winnings would then arrive via special courier.

When I asked Steve about whether or not it was a farce and could I check him and the company out with the BBB, he hung up. I immediately called back and got no answer. Picked up my son's cell phone, called Steve Brown and he did answer. Told him who I was and got hung up on again.

For a single mother who has had 5 knee surgeries and a daughter with cancer I thought this was the answer to all my prayers. I almost got duped for possibly everything in my bank account. If it sounds to good to be true, believe me, it is.....

Shelley
Cincinnati, Ohio
U.S.A.