PETE CAMPBELL - RICHARD YOUNG HINES INTERESTS FINANCIAL GROUPS & CONSULTANTS I GOT A LETTER CONTAINING A FAKE FOR $2,975 CHECK CLAIMING I WON $49,000 FROM READERS DIGEST,PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE SWEEPSTAKES. HOUSTON, Texas

i got a check in the mail for $2,975 claiming i won $49,000 in a sweepstakes from readers digest,publishers clearing house, online sweepstakes and internet games ect.

this money is for  administrative taxes and clearance fees of my winnings. this made me very skeptical because any prize winnings taxes and fees are deducted from your winnings and a check is issued to you properly so i did some research on my p.c and discovered this is a scam to deduct money from my bank account.

i was given a number (514)649-3269 and told to contact richard young my so called agent.

the business name listed in the mailings is as follows

hines interests financial groups and consultant a division of the hines international inc and the contact name here is pete campbell claim specialist

i am a hardworking tax payer who does not need any financial hardships and this is a major scam that can bring families to the brink of bankruptcy something needs to be done soon about this scam it has the potential to ruin lives and the reputations of the readers digest and publishers clearing house. i would like to know if these companies are aware that there names are being used in this scam or are they a part of this scam all together?