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Complaint Review: Union Corporations - Ottawa Ontario

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  • Union Corporations 20 King Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada

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Union Corporations
Promotions Division, Prixe and Award Presentation
North American International Claims Department
20 King St.
Ottawa, ON. Canada. K6V 3P6
Tel: 647-997-3536 (office hrs. mon-fri 10am to 8pm eastern)

Friday, January 9, 2009
Final Winning Notification
Batch No JP/LT 77523
Claim No AU/US 7022

Dear Sir/Madam,
CONGRATULATIONS!

We are pleased to inform you that you are one of the lucky winners of Shoppers Lottery held on January 5, 2009 in the 10th category. You are therefore entitled to the sume of $120,000 USD. This sum is from total prize of $5.5 million USD that was shared and presented among the 10 declared winners. Please note that all the participants were selected through a random computer ballot draw from over 500,000 shoppers names from selected stores in North America like Wal-Mart, Sears, K-Mart etc

In accordance with our disbursement policy, your prize award has been forwarded to our clearing/disbursement institution to release your funds to you immediately. Your claim number has been assigned to our North American claims Affiliate office. Enclosed is a check for $4700 to enable you to pay applicable Government/bond fees of $2980. To expedite the processing and release of your funds, you must contact your claim agent immediately at the number indicated below.

Please do not attempt ot use this chedk until you call your claim agent for proper direction. The bond fees are payable at any Western Union or Money Gram around you. We will give you the necessary information you need to take there when you call. Your second check will be $115,300.

Steve Nobel (Claim Agent)
Direct line 647-997-3536

Yours truly,
Suzzanne Evans - Promotions Manager

**I called the number and was informed to go to the bank and cash the check. After I went to the bank I was told to call them back when this was done. They asked me how soon I could do this.

Tauria4
North Weymouth, Massachusetts
U.S.A.

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#10 Consumer Comment

Thankful I Investigated More Closely

AUTHOR: Rishawna Gould - (United States of America)

POSTED: Sunday, July 11, 2010

I was ripped off years ago via a Secret Shopper Scam so I've been hesitant when it comes to any type of "free" money. My mother was sent this letter and she has suffered three strokes and is unable to comprehend financial scams.

I investigated this letter. It was the EXACT same letter except the company was Southwest Atlantic, Inc and the telephone number was 647-869-3235. The point of contact was Jeff Morales. I called the number given to speak to my so called "agent" Christine White but "Mr. Morales" answered. He "verified" that I won and to cash my check and then call him back.

I think it was strange how my mother was the one who won but he never asked me for ID, verification, a social security number or anything to match the name of the recipient. Not to say that I was going to give him that information, but he didn't ask even if I was dumb enough to do so. He was too calm and talked way too fast and as I spoke to him a chill went down my spine because the conversation went way too fast for me to have won a prize. I've won things before and they need a lot of information from you for verification purposes.

I showed the check and the letter to two other close friends and told them how uneasy I felt. They said it was a scam which I had a feeling it was. I later googled the address and came upon this site. How thankful I was not to fall for this a second time and involve my own poor defenseless mother.

I wish these people who prey on poor defenseless individuals would be rounded up and prosecuted for their deceitful actions. It is so wrong to mislead these hard-working people and steal their money, some of which is all they have to live off of.

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#9 Consumer Comment

Thanks for making these reports and rebuttals

AUTHOR: Anonymous - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, June 13, 2009

I received this EXACT same letter in the mail yesterday June 12th. The only difference was that the lottery was supposedly held May 20th. Everything else was exactly the same, telling me to call the number for claim agent Frankie Hernandez whose direct line was 416 834 5229. I called the number but the message said that this was not a working number and then was followed by a lady speaking something in French. I guess Frankie and Steve are running from the law together, but likely just until they get another phone number. These complaints go back a few months so why hasn't this jerk been arrested?The check enclosed was for $4,700. Why doesn't First Union/or whatever the actual bank is make a fraud claim? Does the bank even exist? People that are legitamately struggling for money (who couldn't use $4,700) in this era of economic crisis are going to cash these checks! Steve Nobel is criminal and should be behind bars.

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#8 Consumer Comment

Thanks for making these reports and rebuttals

AUTHOR: Anonymous - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, June 13, 2009

I received this EXACT same letter in the mail yesterday June 12th. The only difference was that the lottery was supposedly held May 20th. Everything else was exactly the same, telling me to call the number for claim agent Frankie Hernandez whose direct line was 416 834 5229. I called the number but the message said that this was not a working number and then was followed by a lady speaking something in French. I guess Frankie and Steve are running from the law together, but likely just until they get another phone number. These complaints go back a few months so why hasn't this jerk been arrested?The check enclosed was for $4,700. Why doesn't First Union/or whatever the actual bank is make a fraud claim? Does the bank even exist? People that are legitamately struggling for money (who couldn't use $4,700) in this era of economic crisis are going to cash these checks! Steve Nobel is criminal and should be behind bars.

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#7 Consumer Comment

Thanks for making these reports and rebuttals

AUTHOR: Anonymous - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, June 13, 2009

I received this EXACT same letter in the mail yesterday June 12th. The only difference was that the lottery was supposedly held May 20th. Everything else was exactly the same, telling me to call the number for claim agent Frankie Hernandez whose direct line was 416 834 5229. I called the number but the message said that this was not a working number and then was followed by a lady speaking something in French. I guess Frankie and Steve are running from the law together, but likely just until they get another phone number. These complaints go back a few months so why hasn't this jerk been arrested?The check enclosed was for $4,700. Why doesn't First Union/or whatever the actual bank is make a fraud claim? Does the bank even exist? People that are legitamately struggling for money (who couldn't use $4,700) in this era of economic crisis are going to cash these checks! Steve Nobel is criminal and should be behind bars.

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#6 Consumer Comment

Thanks for making these reports and rebuttals

AUTHOR: Anonymous - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, June 13, 2009

I received this EXACT same letter in the mail yesterday June 12th. The only difference was that the lottery was supposedly held May 20th. Everything else was exactly the same, telling me to call the number for claim agent Frankie Hernandez whose direct line was 416 834 5229. I called the number but the message said that this was not a working number and then was followed by a lady speaking something in French. I guess Frankie and Steve are running from the law together, but likely just until they get another phone number. These complaints go back a few months so why hasn't this jerk been arrested?The check enclosed was for $4,700. Why doesn't First Union/or whatever the actual bank is make a fraud claim? Does the bank even exist? People that are legitamately struggling for money (who couldn't use $4,700) in this era of economic crisis are going to cash these checks! Steve Nobel is criminal and should be behind bars.

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#5 Consumer Comment

another almost victim

AUTHOR: 212 - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, May 13, 2009

My mother just received the exact letter in the state of CT. The only difference was the contact phone number. She also called and they insisted she cash the check as soon as possible. Thankfully she questioned it and called me. I'm happy to have seen this report on this site. It's sad and unfortunate the people behind this haven't been investigated and charged for fraud. I hope hear differently soon.

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#4 Consumer Comment

A Company of Many Names

AUTHOR: Kathy - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

I received a letter just like this from Liberty Union Corporation and as I was searching I found Liberty Corporation and other variations, even a company name that was nothing like that with the exact same story. Fortunately I looked at the letter and decided something was wrong and I needed to look into the matter before doing anything with it. I never cashed my check and I'm thankful I didn't. One of the girls I work with made a good point - nothing ever comes that easy, you need to work for it. Too bad too many people are looking for the easy money and get taken to the cleaners for it.

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#3 Consumer Comment

ITS A RIPOFF - THE CHECK THEY SEND AND THE MONEY GRAM PROCESS ARE THE RED FLAGS

AUTHOR: Laurie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The check will bounce after you send them the so -called fees. You will be out a lot of money. ITS GONE FOR GOOD.

NO LEGITIMATE LOTTERY OR SWEEPSTAKES sends checks to pay taxes with. Those are taken from legitimate winnings first.


NEVER CASH CHECKS YOU WERE NOT EXPECTING TO RECEIVE
NEVER WIRE MONEY TO PEOPLE YOU DO NOT KNOW

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#2 Consumer Comment

This IS the rip-off!!

AUTHOR: Inspector - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

A lottery from CANADA, and they want money up-front. Enough said, I get it.

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#1 Consumer Comment

Really ?

AUTHOR: Prissy - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Monday, January 19, 2009

OK, where is the rip off ??? What did you do ??? What was the outcome ??? You have left out SO MUCH vital information. Please file a more complete report INCLUDING the rip off. Geeeeezzzz.

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