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Sean of West Hartford CT (07/10/08)
Recieved a check that appears real, drawn on Bank of America, for $2,486.51. I am supposed to contact the North America Consumers and Atlantic Lottery and deposit the check into my bank account, but I must get some sort of approval before I make the deposit. I am really pissed off at whomever the scum(s) is that is doing this!
Thank God I had my inhaler available because the check looked so real that I got excited at first. If I had panicked, I would have ended up in the hospital because I have asthma.
Thomas of Glendale AZ (04/27/08)
Said I won 248,000 and sent a check for 4955.00. They want me to call the above #. They want me to send them 3975.00
I didn't bite.
Debra of Cascade VA (04/08/08)
I was sent a letter with no return address in mail informing me that I had won 248,000 dollars from a 2007 Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corp held on December 30, 2007 in the 2nd category. A ticket with a serial number attached to my name drew the lucky winning number. They said they had made several attempts to reach me on this winning. My winnings were from 1,488,000 dollars that was shared and presented among 6 declared winners. My name was supposedly drawn from a computor randomly from over 500,000 names.
They said in the letter that I had to pay taxes on the money in the amount of $3,955 to be paid via Moneygram wiring facility located at Walmart. So they sent me a check in the amount of $4,955 which they deducted from my winnings. Well I called Mrs Griffin to see what this was all about and she told me that I had won the money and to put the check in my account and then call her back and she will tell me who my tax agent is. So that is when I decided to pull this up on the internet before I deposited this check and I'm seeing that this is definitely a scam. Someone needs to do something about this. Thanks
Bonnie of Liberty TX (04/05/08)
I reaceived a letter stating I had won 248,000,00. Part of a bigger wining that was being divided by6 other people as well. I was to speak to Mrs. Kimberly Griffin. I did not reply as I felt it was a scam.
Fredia of Columbia MS (03/24/08)
I received a letter on March 24, 2008 in a envelope with no return address. I opened it up and it said that I had won the lottery. It also said that I came in second place and that I had won $248,000.00. It also went on to say I had to pay taxes in the amount of $3,485.15 dollars to be paid via Money Gram Wiring Facility located at Wal-Mart. I was to send the money to Mr. Michael Titman in Canada . I took this cashier check to the bank and they said it was a scram. I called Cindy Hayes and told her and she claimed it was not, said she was going to call the bank and verify it was not a scam but I do not think she called them. The check was drawn on Capital City Bank Tallahassee, Florida. And my letter was signed by Scott Nicholson (Promotion Manager). I think the bank is in on the scam also. Something needs to be did about this as soon as possible.
Annette of Hartford WI (02/12/08)
I received a letter with no return address on the envelope and Canada postage to inform me of a prize of $248,000.00 that I won in a Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery along with a check for $4685.00 of which I am not to attempt to cash until I contact claim agent Mrs. Cindy Hayes for further clarification and instructions on claiming my winning. The letter stated that the tax amount on the winnings were $3485.15 to be paid via MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY located at Wal-Mart.
The very official-looking check was drawn up with a purchaser name of Linda Harris from the SunTrust Bank. As I do not gamble in any way shape or form, I knew it was a scam immediately; however, I am sure there are many who would fall for a scam like this. I will hold on to the letter and check in case your offices need it to trace.
Yvette of Nipomo CA (01/16/08)
I received a letter on 10/07 stating that I had won $262,000 and was to be shared among 6 declared winners. Also, I received a check in the amount of $4,985.00 which was deducted from my winnings and to be used to pay for applicable taxes that came out to be $3,985.00. So I was to deposit the check in my bank account, then send a moneygram in the tax amount via moneygram located in Wal-Mart. The problem is that I never purchased a lottery ticket or any other type of lottery for that matter. I'm forwarding everything I received to the local authorities and will inform the Wal-Marts in my area in regards to this ridiculous scam!
Thank goodness I had enough sense not to deposit the check.
Patricia of Milwaukee WI (12/18/07)
I received a letter and a check for $4,932.00 dated December 3, 2007 stating that I have won $262,000.00 and that it was from a total prize money of $1,572,000.00 and that it was shared with 6 other winners. My winning number was 2-5-11-18-22-34-47. The crazy thing about this is that I never played the lottery. Now with this check I was to pay $3,825.00 to pay the taxes in a money-gram; I was to transfer a certified check or money order to my designated local bank account, and I was supposed to provide the information. The $4,932.00 was deducted from my winnings. I was directed not to do anything to the check until I spoke with Mr. Lawson. I called one day out of curiosity to see what the instructions were and was told that the computers were down and to call back the next. Well, I did just that, and when I told the next person, he asked me was this my first time calling and I told him about the day before. He sounded as if he didn't know what I was talking about and then told me to call back the next morning. I will--just to hear what the instructions are. LOL!
No consequences. I suspected that this was a scam and decided to Google information. Thank God I did.
Ken of Grafton ND (12/11/07)
I received a letter, as others have, indicating I've won $262,000.00 and also a check in the amount of $4985.00. The check was to be deducted from the winnings paid via Moneygram wiring facility located at Wal Mart. Evelyn Richards is the person to talk with before you attempt to use the check. Indicates we will need to provide our designated local bank account (which you will provide as it reads). THIS IS HORRIBLE!! IF ELDERLY FOLKS GET THIS AND ARE CLUELESS, THEY WILL MOST LIKELY BE TAKEN TO THE CLEANERS. WHY ISN'T SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THESE PEOPLE?
No consequences as I would never act on these at all, just a shame they take advantage of people who really don't have money.
Dana of New York City, NY (12/06/07)
They send me a check in the mail for $4,985 and said I won it in the Atlantic Lottery.
John of Loudonville NY (12/06/07)
A letter was sent claiming a winning ticket was purchased along with a check for $4985.00. The letter stated that a tax amount of $3985.00 was to be paid via Moneygram wiring facility located at Walmart.
This letter was sent to my disabled brother. He is on a very limited income and was very excited to think that he had won money.
Dusti of Danville IN (12/04/07)
I received a letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation along with a check in the amount of $4,850.00 drawn on United Bank A Subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. The letter states that I have won the 2006 Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. There seems to be several scams going on with this same theme. The letter states that I am to send by Western Union or MoneyGram $3650 of the funds back to them to cover the Taxes owed on my winnings of $262,000.
I have no intention of cashing this check or calling the phone number listed. But I kept all of the information including the envelope it was received in if you or any law enforcement agency wants the originals.
John of Three Rivers MA (12/04/07)
I received a letter in the mail coupled with a check for $4,985.00 from Chase bank. It said that it was a partial payment, and that I was entitled to receive $262,000 more as a result of a winning lottery split among 5 others from a lottery pool of $1,572,000. I was asked to call a Mr. Jason Williams @ telephone number 1-902-412-2422 before cashing my check and for further instructions on claiming my winnings. There is also a FAX- 1-902-412-2422 and E-mail contact address: ALCINC@post.com.
I was on an emotional roller coaster because I thought my college fund troubles were over. I had played Canadian lotteries before and thought I had hit it big. I was skeptical enough to research this item before getting involved. I spoke to several of my work associates and a banker that I know for assistance. I have retained all paperwork including the check.
Yolanda of Cincinnati OH (12/01/07)
I was going through my un opened mail and ran across a letter dated June 29, 2007 informing me that they were sending me an Award Claim Final Notication. Enclosed was an official check for $4,922.00 from Provident Bank. I thought this was a miracle for me considering I am experiencing financial dis stress, but I realize that this is a scam now from reading all the others experiences. The letter told me to contact a Mr. Ray Washington at the number above before cashing the check. I called the number and got a voicemail. I didn't leave a message.
George of Coldwater MI (11/30/07)
After several e-mail's that I did not respond to, these people then sent me a letter and a check for $4,985.00. I have not yet made contact with these people (I plan to in the morning). They say I have won $262,000.00 and the check enclosed is part of the payment that I have won. It appears that I am supposed to deposit the check and then send them $3,985.00 for USD tax. I am to send this through Moneygram Wiring Facility located at Wal-Mart. The letter says I am not to use the check before contacting a Mr. Jason Williams at 902-412-2165. He is the Claims/Disbursement Agent. There is also a fax # 1-902-412-2422. The check itself has the following information: OFFICIAL CHECK #11583845 Issued by: MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.P.O. Box 9470 Minneapolis, MN 55480 Drawee: Huntington National Bank Columbus, OH. Bank name on the check: GuarantyBank ssb Corporate Headquarters 414/362- 4000 4000 W. Brown Deer Rd. Brown Deer, WI 53209 Remitter: Jason Clinton Drawer: Guaranty Bank. There is also a Br#20 on the check and it was dated Nov 21, 2007. It also says it is FDIC insured and void after 180 days. I have goggled all the names and company's on the check - it really does seem legit. Except there is no GuarantyBank in WI. (all TX and CA)! on the botton of the check is the following numbers: 11583845 044015543 0160010529364 Ther are security features on the check and they are explained on the back of the check.
There has been no harm so far! I have not acted on this. I await your response before proceding.
David of Clover SC (11/29/07)
I received a Letter stating that I had won a Lottery Sum of $ 262,000.00 USD. It also stated that my lucky number 2-5-11-18-22-34-47 had been drawn with serial number LFC 00048725926. I have never purchased a lottery ticket from these people. They also issued me a check for $ 4,985.00 and said I would have to send a Money Gram to pay the Taxes of $3,985.00. Sounds fishy to me. I have the letter and the check and will Email exact copies to a certifiable Canadian Government Law enforcement agent.
None. I did not cash the check.
Linda of Covina CA (11/29/07)
I do not believe that Silpada Designs, Inc. has any knowledge that these people are using their name and address. I received an 'Award Claim Final Notification' accompanied with a check in the amount of $4985.00 payable to myself, to my home address. While the 'official notice' is from the ATLANTIC LOTTERY CORPORATION, the two names on the paper are from Kansas. Upon researching the validity of my 'win' the Atlantic Lottery Corp in it's website warns against such scams--that they only operate in Canada! Also, when I looked up Securities Bank in Kansas City, they too posted warnings regarding people using their name and logo. I want no one to fall for their scam and lose anything. I just want you to close them down.
Duong of Lawrenceville GA (11/25/07)
These jerks sent me a letter stating that through a computer process, I've been picked out of 6 to win the $262,000 portion of the total prize money. They inserted the winning numbers and everything. One flaw though: I don't buy lottery tickets...AT ALL. They told me to cash the $4985 check enclosed, then wire $3985 through Wal-mart to them. After that, I would receive the rest of my compensation. Then told me to contact Sandra Newton. Yeah right. Life's good, but it ain't THAT good.
Gerri of Denham Springs LA (11/23/07)
I received a check for $4985 and a letter stating that I had won $262,000. They said to use $3985 to wire via Moneygram Wiring Facility located at WalMart to pay for taxes. I was not to attempt to use check until speaking with Mr. Jason Williams at 902-412-2165. I, of course, will not do anything with this check.
Monica of Greenville, MS (11/22/07)
I received a letter stating that I won $4,985 from a lottery that I entered. But I knew I hadn't entered anything, so I did my research and found that it was indeed a scam.
Clarice of Ball, LA (11/21/07)
I received this letter with a check for $4,985 for a partial payment for winning $262,000. I was to wire $3,985 from a money gram from Wal-mart.
I did enter contest on the internet all the time, but I just don't believe this one.
Ken of Apache Junction AZ (10/30/07)
I received notification letter and winning check, from Canada, that I have won the Atlantic Lottery. Have not been to Canada in 17 years.
Contacted the Apache Junction Police; they have the check and letter.
Molly of Corpus Christi TX (10/29/07)
I receeved a letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation announcing that I had a share of lottery winnings of $262,000.00 Enclosed with the mailing was a check in the amount of $4985.00 drawn on an account of Wharton Tractor Co. Wharton, TX, I was instructed not to cash the check until contacting Sara Rogers, Claims/Disbursement Agent} at 204-951-0625. I was also advised that I would be responsible for submitting payment of $3985.00 to pay applicable taxes on the winnings--payment to be made through Moneygram Wiring Facility located at Walmart.
I destroyed the check and did not contact Sara Rogers. I did check on Atlantic Lottery Corporation and learned that it is a legitimate entity doing business in four (4) Canadian provinces; I noted the fraud alerts and was linked to your site. I would like to see action taken against the fraud operators if they can be located and charged.
Tonia of Champaign IL (10/29/07)
I received a check from Living Quarters, Inc. in the amount of $4,985.00 for the Atlantic Lottery. It has watermarks and it looks official. It says the winnings I am to receive are $262,000.00.
I have not done anything with this check I did receive one prior to this. I checked into it and the bank it was drawn on could not verify it and recommended that I not try to cash it. I could have been scammed.
James of Everett WA (10/27/07)
Scam check received for $4,985.00 US Dollars. Letter requested a call to 905-598-1552 for Sandra Newton, to receive clarification & instructions to claim winnings. The letter requested $3,985.00 be paid via moneygram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. The letter indicated the total prize amount won is $262,000.00 US dollars.
We did not call on this nor were we taken in as we heard about scams like this. We did make a copy of the letter, envelope & check to document the scam received. Thank you for posting notice on your website about this scam.
Evlyne of Sierra Vista AZ (10/26/07)
Received letter frp, Atlantic Lottery purporting me to be a lottery winner. Wants tax amount sent by moneygram from Walmart.
Am tracing the phone number back to owner through Intellius for $10. Am not stupid enough to send them $3,985.00 to cover the taxes!
Tony of Oakland CA (10/23/07)
A man who says he is with Atlantic Lottery Corp. sent a check for $4,985 from Silpada Designs. Inc. saying I won a lottery. He wants me to cash the check, and then I will receive the balance of $262,000. Could this be true? I have not cashed check.
Swepson of Pawtucket RI (10/22/07)
My wife received a letter with a check saying she won a promotional sweepstakes lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corporation held on May 30th in the 2nd category. They added a serial number, the lucky winning numbers, how much she won ($262,000), give a claim number, and then mention the applicable taxes of $3,985. They say send the tax money first, then you get your prize. She was to send though a moneygram at Wal-mart to John Skidmor in Ottawa, Canada. I told my wife it's a scam, but she deposited the check. I'm going to the bank and tell them it's a scam, but I thought it was real for a day or so.
Tim of Goshen IN (10/15/07)
We received a letter stating we had won $262,000 if we would call Evelyn Richards; then she would give further instructions. The official check was drawn on United Bank, Parkersburg, WV in the amount of $4985.00 to cover taxes and then the rest would be sent. Gives some numbers and a date of the drawing--none of which match anything on the Atlantic website. Fax number on the letter head is 9057813699. Also the envelope had nothing other than my name on a label and a stamp.
Sandy of Midland MI (10/15/07)
I got letter with check in mail for $4.985 saying I won $262,000 and needed to go Walmart and pay taxes; and before cashing the check at my back to call Jason Williams 1-204-951-1624.
I didn't do as they ask, but is this for real?
Barbara of Sparrowbush NY (10/11/07)
I received a check in the mail for $4,985.00 The letter said, ticket with serial numbers attached to my name drew the lucky winning numbers. I was entitled to the sum of $262,000.00 to expedite te processing they enclosed this check for the $4,985.00. I was instructed to call this woman Sara Rogers, which I did (being VERY wary) I did Not believe it. but the woman told me to deposit the check in my account & call her back for further instructions......I took the check to my bank & spoke to an officer there & she told me that this scam has been going around the country for a few years.
Jessica of Nixa MO (09/20/07)
I was sent a letter stating I was one os six the one the lottery of 10000000. They sent a real check with the amount of 4895 on and said to call to verify I recieved it and to wire them through Walmart 3895 to pay fo rtaxes on the money I won and to give bank info so they can direct deposit amount in my account. Right then I knew it was a scam. If I won money the government takes it from your check right? And why could they not just send me the money like they just did with the initial payment as so they called it.
Teresa of Northport AL (01/27/07)
I was sent a letter claiming that I been picked in a random drawing by computer. My supposed winnings equal $262,000.00. A check from First National Bank of Olathe, Olathe, Ks was also included with the letter. The amount of the check : $4,922.00. they claim that the tax will be $2,825.00 and can be used to pay from the check. I am told that they will need my account number from my bank. Before I can cash this check I have to call them. The letter is signed by Richard Sullivan ( Promotion Manager)
I went to a website to verify the routing number on the check and it does not appear to be valid.
I have not called them after reading your article on Atlantic Lottery Company but felt that you may need the information.
Tonya of Forestburg TX (11/15/06)
Received letter with very real looking check enclosed. The letter states we have won $240,000,00. It wants to call a number 902-412-8814 and speak with Mrs Sandra Newton for instructions prior to cashing the check. It also states to expedite the receipt of the prize I should Western Union $2750.00 to pay for the taxes.
None. The letter did not look legitemate so I searched the internet and found another scam going around for ALC.
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