Union Financial Securities And Trust check for $4875.00 sent in my name claiming prize from Toronto canada

I redeived a letter saying we are pleased to inform me that i was one of the declared winner of the DE_Lotto North American Sweepstakes Lottery.

It said i was entitled to 125,000 US dollars. I received a check for $4,875 US dollars. The sole purpose of the First Check it said was for the payment of applicable Government taxes on my big winnings. The tax amount was USD $2,875 dollars and was to be paid by Western Union or Moneygram directly to the tas agent.

It said to not attempt to use this check until i called. And it asked me to keep this winning Confidential until my claim had been processed and my cash remitted to me as this is part of their security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by non participants taking advantage of this program. They advised me to contact my claim agent immediately for further clarification as indicated below within 10 business day.

(CLAIMS/DISBURSEMENT MANAGER) MR. JOE MARTINS
DIRECTLINE: 1-647-831*9680

IT SAID CONGRATULATIONS,

YOURS TRULY,

BRYAN MCDONALD (PRESIDENT)

I remembered seeing this type scam on my local tv so i looked up the name and it showed up on here as a rip off.

The check is drawn on the First Neighbor Bank in Greenup, Illinois 62428

Lacie
manning, South Carolina
U.S.A.