English Lottery Random Draw Winning Certificate ripoff Calgary, Alberta, Canada

I received a letter date October 11, 2006 and mailed from Canada on OCtober 17, 2006 which stated the following.

ENGLISH LOTTERY RANDOM DRAW WINNING CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that: (name)
Ref:# 06/22650
CLAIM #0849711

Date: OCTOBER 11, 2006

After a successful completion of the third category draws of English Lotto, held in London England, we are pleased to inform you of the official announcement today that you have emerged as one of the winners of the BRITISH INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROGRAMS, which is part of our promotional draws. Participants were selected through a ballot system drawn from 8,000,000 names and addressess of individuals who previously signed for the North American Sweepstakes, as part of our international promotion Program. Your ticket emerged as a winning ticket and consequently won in the Third Category. You have therefore been awarded a lump sum pay out of USD $98,000.00 (NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS) in cash, which is the winning payout moung Twenty(24) international winners in the Third category.

A tex and clearance fee of $2,890.00 has been financed with the enclosed check. Kindly deposit or cash the check to pay for your tax and clearance fee. Your tax and clearance fee should be remitted to our designated North American Agent. You will receive a total of ($92,120.00), minus $5,880.00 (6% Sponsor's Commission). Your agent will elaborate more on that. As soon as you receive this certificate, contact your agent below for the processing of your winning.

Special Notice! This award program has come to the public notice and in order to avoid unauthorized organizations, individuals contacting you, ensure that this winning is kept absolutely confidential.

IF THIS PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 27, 2006, WE SHALL ASSUME THIS FUND AS UNCLAIMED AND SHALL AUTOMATICALLY NULL AND VOID IT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AGENT FOR THE ACTIVATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF YOUR CHECK.

Janeth Oakley
Payment Director

Contact Sophia George of Europay Investment Inc.
642 Pearson Street Suite #808 Calgary, Alberta
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