Shoppeprs Point of Sale Sweekpstakes Expeditors International Received letter saying I had won $65,000 USD and check for $3,950, cash check for sweepstakes tax Las Vegas, Nevada

I received a letter postmarked from Canada dated May 13, 2011, on May 20, 2011 saying I had won $65,000 USD from the 2011 Shoppers Point of Sale Sweepstakes held on February 26, 2011 in London England as a frequent shopper in one of our participating stores, that at the point of sale purchase I was enterered electronically for the sweepstakes. They had a serial number that was suppose to be mine and I was one of 20 winners that won $65,000 out of a $1,300,000.00 sweepstake.

I was to contact a Cyndi Miller at 1-657-995-5532 or Keith Harrison at 1-647-833-9526 between the hours of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm EST Monday through Saturday to claim my prize.

Please note that allw innings must be claimed not later than 30 days from the date of this letter (May 13, 2011).

Enclosed with this letter was a check in the amount $3,950.00 issued to me as partial payment which was deducted from my total winnings of $65,000 USD. The check was drawn on Wells Fargo Bank. I was told

not to tell anyone of my good fortune. The letter also stated Please call to activate the enclosed  check before  depositing at your banking institution. The check was issued by one our sponsors to assist you in paying the amount of $2,950.00 USD which is applicable Sweepstakes Tax and insurance associated with your winnings.

It was signed by a Janet Green.

I am a 63 year old disabled woman on a fixed income. I went to the internet to find out this was a scam and someone had received the same letter living in Las Vegas, Nev. How stupid do these people think we are.