Standard Financial INC. Getting scamed by a sweepstakes for $4,750.00 Sydney Nova Scotia

I recieved a letter and a check in the for $4,750.00. In the letter I was told that I won $450,000.00 and that the check was to help pay the tax agent. I called the number and spoke to Brian, he told me to go cash the check and withdraw $3,550.00 and call him back. I did so and he said to go to do a money gram to the name of the agent, Teresa Strom 225 Park Ave. Sydney, Novia Scotia Canada B4k 7C2. He said that after that was dont call him and he would send the check for $450,000.00. When I called him back he told me that I needed to send the rest of the money for insurace on the check, call him back with the routing number and then he would send the check. At that point I got suspecious and refused and told him that I didn't have the money. He said he would call me back in 3 days. 3 days came and he never called back. . . . what a suprise! I kept calling and no answer finally a woman answered I guessing this is his partner in crime Teresa Strom, she told me that Brian had left to London and be back. I called again and another man answer saying Brian wasn't there. Now I owe my bank $4,750.00 and got my account closed, I got scammed!

Karen
Reno, Nevada
U.S.A.