Complaint Review: Kirkland & Ellis LLP.; Bank Of Montreal-N.Y. & Canada; Reader's Digest Lotto; Aviva Insuranc - Winnipeg, Toronto Manitoba
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- Kirkland & Ellis LLP.; Bank Of Montreal-N.Y. & Canada; Reader's Digest Lotto; Aviva Insuranc 360 Main Street, 31st. Floor Commodity Exchange Tower Winnipeg, Toronto, Manitoba Canada
- Phone: 604-710-9142
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- Category: Lottery
Kirkland & Ellis LLP.; Bank Of Montreal-N.Y. & Canada; Reader's Digest LottoR; Aviva Insurance Co. Reader's Digest Lotto Winner Winnipeg, Toronto Manitoba Canada
*Consumer Comment: Scam Checks will BOUNCE
*Consumer Comment: Canadian Scam
*Consumer Comment: I also got one
*Consumer Comment: I received the same one.
*Consumer Comment: I received the same one.
*Consumer Comment: I received the same one.
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Recieved a letter and check in the mail (May 22, 2009) stating that I was a "participating finalist" in the Reader's Digest Lotto held May 13, 2009 in Canada.
The check was in the amount of $4,750.09 (from Aviva Insurance Company of Canada) issured by Bank of Montreal of Toronto Ontario and also listed that it was payable through Bank of Montreal in New York, N.Y. The letter stated this was to help pay for Provincial and Federal Taxes on my winnings of $425,000.00.
The letter was from a law firm, Kirkland & Ellis LLP from Winnipeg Manitoba in Canada. It said they had been appointed to me by mandate of the International Lottery Surplus Commission (ILSC).
It also stated that I was required to contact one of the two attorney's listed for the "activation of my check before I deposit it" and that this step was "very important".
It was signed (printed stamp) by a Jack E. Leanard (if I am correct on the last name, was hard to read) Global Financial Supervisor of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
First of all, I do not recall entering anything to do with Reader's Digest Lotto. I have not cashed or deposited the check either!
What is scary, I have looked up on the web sites confirming these business' and it all looks very ligit. I have not called any of the numbers, etc. or contacted anyone about this. I feel that it is a fraud and it's better left alone, but if anyone else out there has recieved a letter like this one and knows more information on it, please let me know.
Sheila
Nashoba, Oklahoma
U.S.A.
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#6 Consumer Comment
Scam Checks will BOUNCE
AUTHOR: Ray - (Canada)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
If you cash the cheque and send money ,the cheque bounces and you are held to replace money for the amount of cheque.
#5 Consumer Comment
Canadian Scam
AUTHOR: Susan - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
First, Readers Digest does not have Lottery.
Second, you can search here or google, or any search for Canadian Scam.
#4 Consumer Comment
I also got one
AUTHOR: Tj - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I also got one with a similar story. I called and they requested that the check be deposited. Has anyone deposited their check? If so, what happened? Did anything happen negative to your checking account or do you owe money?
#3 Consumer Comment
I received the same one.
AUTHOR: David - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, June 15, 2009
I recieved the same thing. The letter and the check. The amounts are different though I supposedly have won 255,###.oo and the check is for 4 thousand and something I have it at home. The check looks totally real.. no small writing stating anything that its promotional.. So, its probably just a bunk check ( wil never clear)
mine had an attached to the check the receipt part that states they have already taken their fees from the check at like 4.75 percent and some other fee...its sitting on my desk as a hopeful "what if its not a scam". I wish... I'll call and if they want any money on wnat to talk about wester union... subscriptions timeshares or any of the like ... I'll hang my head and tear it... You think if the mere fact the Reader's Digest has a real Sweepstakes they should be forced to publish a clear and concise statement as to the process of collect is... I mean being so big has responsibility. The punishment also does not fit the crime. I have been reading these scammer get small time behind bars making it low risk high gain.
-David Saffell, Concord California
#2 Consumer Comment
I received the same one.
AUTHOR: David - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, June 15, 2009
I recieved the same thing. The letter and the check. The amounts are different though I supposedly have won 255,###.oo and the check is for 4 thousand and something I have it at home. The check looks totally real.. no small writing stating anything that its promotional.. So, its probably just a bunk check ( wil never clear)
mine had an attached to the check the receipt part that states they have already taken their fees from the check at like 4.75 percent and some other fee...its sitting on my desk as a hopeful "what if its not a scam". I wish... I'll call and if they want any money on wnat to talk about wester union... subscriptions timeshares or any of the like ... I'll hang my head and tear it... You think if the mere fact the Reader's Digest has a real Sweepstakes they should be forced to publish a clear and concise statement as to the process of collect is... I mean being so big has responsibility. The punishment also does not fit the crime. I have been reading these scammer get small time behind bars making it low risk high gain.
-David Saffell, Concord California
#1 Consumer Comment
I received the same one.
AUTHOR: David - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, June 15, 2009
I recieved the same thing. The letter and the check. The amounts are different though I supposedly have won 255,###.oo and the check is for 4 thousand and something I have it at home. The check looks totally real.. no small writing stating anything that its promotional.. So, its probably just a bunk check ( wil never clear)
mine had an attached to the check the receipt part that states they have already taken their fees from the check at like 4.75 percent and some other fee...its sitting on my desk as a hopeful "what if its not a scam". I wish... I'll call and if they want any money on wnat to talk about wester union... subscriptions timeshares or any of the like ... I'll hang my head and tear it... You think if the mere fact the Reader's Digest has a real Sweepstakes they should be forced to publish a clear and concise statement as to the process of collect is... I mean being so big has responsibility. The punishment also does not fit the crime. I have been reading these scammer get small time behind bars making it low risk high gain.
-David Saffell, Concord California
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