Carleton Financial Group, North America Holiday Travel, Dort Federal Credit Union fraudulent prize notification, bad check, fraudulent trip reward notification, Prize Scam, Vacation Scam Toronto Ontario Canada

I received a letter May 4, 2007, with a Cashier's Check from Dort Federal Credit Union in the amount of $2790.80. The Letter was from Carleton Financial Group 5076 Spring Road, Toronto, ON. M3J 1G6.

The letter stated that I won a Bahama Cruise along with $50,000 and it stated that the enclosed check is for service charge and tax fees, and that I would be issued the remaining balance of $47209.20. I would need to contact Leva Cole at 647-898-1418 once I receive this letter of Notification and to remember that all reward packages must be claimed before May 11, 2007.

Well, first of all, I never entered to win any type of Bahamian Cruise nor did I enter to win $50,000. Secondly, Why would they need to send me the check to pay the service charges and fees, why didn't they deduct it automatically from the winnings, if I were "a real winner" of the prize? Thirdly, How do these people get our names and addresses? This check looks absolutely real. I also wanted to tell you all that on the check sent to me is a notation that says: RE: Sean Coleman. I am so glad that I came to this website and looked first before I did something I would regret. I was lucky enough to research before I deposited this check. Thank you all for posting.

J D
Ligonier, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.