Alert on another SCAM going around.

[raccoon]

I got a letter yesterday with a Canada stamp. A letter claims I am one of the lucky winners in the American Shoppers Customer Compensation and Appreciation Lottery Bonanza.

The letter included a check for $3,980 and claims that I'm going to get a lump sum pay of $125,000. I just have to pay the taxes on it first! The tax amount is $2,980 (of course, they know the exact amount, LOL). When all taxes are paid and confirmed, the balance will be sent to me. Yeah, right.

I am shocked--shocked that this letter came from Canada. That Canadians would do such things. :silly:

I googled and found this: http://www.ucan.org/money/banking_finance_credit_cards/north_american_clearing_services_fake_check?page=3

Somebody at the link said report this to the authorities. I'd love to, but what authorities? :shrug:

[Monique1]

1. If it is too good to be true....

it is a scam.

[raccoon]

2. I just hate it that some people who are desperate might fall for this crap. nt

[LynneSin]

4. When will the teabaggers recognize this

:rofl:

[pinboy3niner]

3. Report it to U.S. Postal Inspection Service:

https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/

[Winterblues]

5. Is the check for $3,980. cashable?

Cash it and be happy...

[prolesunited]

6. No, it really isn't

If you deposit it, it clears and is found to be fraudulent later, YOU will be forced to repay the bank.

[CreekDog]

7. Hey don't blame us hoser!