Atlantic Lottery

I have bought 4 set for life tickets with series 9087 and with the 2nd chance symbol. But the one I purchased today, April 21, 2012 at Robie Street Esso with series 9087 did not have the 2nd chance and when I entered the ticket for a 2nd chance, the computer would not accept the ticket with no symbol on it. Atlantic Lotto is advertising the new 2nd chance tickets but are still selling old ones that don't have 2nd chance on them. I think ALC should give me a ticket at no charge.

This lady who owns easy picking market in Deep Brook, we got in an argument. She told me never to go in her store again. She sells your tickets which we buy twice a week, so we can't go in her store. We can't buy the tickets. It's you guys that lose. Now we have to go to Digby which is a drive away. I can't believe that you have this person selling your tickets. Thank you.

I received a letter in the mail stating that I won $175,000 in cash credited to the file Ref No 780863. They also sent me a fake check with the letter for $4,875 to pay for taxes, shipping, insurance etc. When I took the check to the bank, they informed me that the check was fake. I then realized it was a scam. I also tried calling the telephone number they put on the letter and it was disconnected.

In Shreveport, LA, I just received the Atlantic Lottery scam letter. And yes, it had the check for $4,875 enclosed. When I read the letter, I went to the Atlantic Lottery website and it does not exist. I hope someone catches them soon. The person to contact on this letter was named Michael **. Too many people lose too much hard earned money falling for these scams! Please do not be one of these people! If you get this type of letter, burn it or give it to your local police.

Received a cheque for $980.00 to help pay for applicable service fees and also as an identification method through my bank account for a prize of $125,000 won in the SWIPE and GO sweepstake. Of course it is a scam. After reading all the other letters from people regarding the Atlantic Lottery Inc. I am emotionally scarred that my winnings were only $125,000 compared to $248,000 for every other letter written.

They informed me that I won from a Promotion Sweepstakes Lottery held on December 28th of 2008 in the 2nd category. That a ticket with my serial number drew the lucky winning numbers. Mr Eddy S assured me that this was no scam. I found it hard to believe. He told me that I won 150,000 US dollars. That this was from a total prize money of 888,000 and that there were 6 declared winners. The letter also stated that all the participants were selected from a random computer ballot system drawn from over 500,000 names. That I had shopped at Walmart a few months ago and I was selected.

Mr E spencer informed me to call back the next day so they can get the check ready to send by fed ex. So I called back today and he tells me to send 1000 dollars by money gram to a Scott H. And the reason for sending the money was to protect the check from fire or damage during shipment. And that when they received the money, that we could go back to where we got the money gram and could get the 950.00 back and they would keep the 50.00 for a processing fee. And they would send the check by the next day by fed ex. To reassure myself,I checked it out on internet and notice all the scams that these people had done to others. I'm just glad I didn't send them money. My Husband is layed off and I'm the only one working. I hope that they can catch the people that are behind these horrible crimes.

On October 2nd 2008, I received a letter from Atlantic Lottery notifying me that I had won a 2008 promotional sweepstakes lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corp. held on June 28th 2008 in the 2nd category. A check for $4955.00 accompanied this letter. After the check was cleared I was to send $2850,00 to Henry at Ajax Canada LIVILO to pay Canadian taxes. Upon completion of this I would received the remaining monies by overnight Fed Ex delivery.

Needless to say the check bounced and I was charged by my bank $35.00 I called Ms Robinson and told her what had happened. She informed me it was a mistake and they would overnight me the money by Fed-Ex, but first they must have a copy of a cashiers check for $25.00 made out to Fed-Ex to insured that fed ex would be paid for the overnight delivery.I faxed her a copy of the check and called to confirmed that she received the fax, which she informed me she did, and that I will received 2 checks and only to cashed the smaller check, and follow above instructions.

After they received confirmation that the Canadian taxes were pain I can then cashed the second check. Since that last conversation with her which was 2 weeks ago, I have not received any checks. I have been trying to contact her by phone without success, I have left several messages for her to return my calls.I am still waiting! If it's possible I would like my name not posted.I'm a very private person Thank you

$35.00 for a check that was no good and cashiers check for $25.00

Recieved a check from the company. call and was told i could cash it. im house bond so i had to wait for my granddaughter to come and bring it to the bank. the cenk clear but was then return. callthe people to which i spoke to before. they said the check was return because someone stole checks, was told to fax the bank ststement and check for 25 dollors to mrs robinson,which idid she told me three weeks ago she would send a new check. which i have not recieved. i have call. she was answing the phone now she dose not.

i now have to pay the bank the money back .and i would if i had the money buti use it to pay back money to other people. i had to ask for help. the bank is now closed the account i hnd and are taking what money i had, which was not much they did take my ssi check. is taking its told on me and my family. all i want is for them to make good the check.

Recieved a letter in mail with check for 4,955 saying I won lottery but had to go to a walmart to pay taxes via wiring.

called number and left phone number and no one called back.

Received letter in the mail stating I had won $148000.00 and a check for $4855.00 with instructions on how to pay the tax at Wal-Mart. It stated to use $3850.00 of the money to pay the taxes at Wal-Mart. Please remind your readers of these facts: 1) The US Internal Revenue Service will either deduct taxes themselves or you will declare it as income on your tax return and pay it then. They may allow wire transfers, but they will never tell you to do it at Wal-Mart in someone else's name.

2) There are laws in the US that regulate the sharing of personal information, particularly those related to credit-type matters. If this company is telling you that you won as a result of a random drawing after you used a debit card, be suspicious. If you did not authorize the release of this information, it may be a violation of US law. 3) The letter is printed using a very poor quality printer. Enough said. 4) There is no such thing as a free lunch! 5) If you receive this item, notify your sheriff/ DA and the bank.

i recived a letter from atlantic lottery corp. ihave won 149.ooo.oo i had to send 2,850 to eugene at subdury canada p3e2c6 zipcode from a wal mart money gram .

loss of time and money to find out this was a fraud

I believ the lottery corporation to be fixing the draws. so that the numbers found in the ticket validation is set to win all large prizes in Ontario, and not just due to the amount of tickets sold. TYhere is no way that the numbers for large prizes could possibly hit in one Province with such a hig frequency if not fixed.

Investigation and full audit of the books to find out just where these supposedly public funds for sports never seems to reach anywhere but Ontario, Quebec. None makes its way to the atlantic provinces and I would like to know where these public funds are going to. every dollar and cent.

I was sent a letter with a check stating I won a 2008 Promotional Sweepstakes and to call a number to speak with a claims agent. After calling the number I was told I was entered into this sweepstakes upon making a purchase at Wal-Mart. Talking about excited. I told my boss who told me to go to my bank and find out whether or not it's a real check. Much to my dismay the check is a phony!

This is very cruel! Some people like myself and others are on veerry tight budgets now and days trying our best to work hard and survive in these days that our state(MI) is in a recession. Please be careful out there. Not only guard your bank account, but guard your heart! That type of news to a single mother and grandmother is heart felt.

I received a letter last week (dated 10/10)stated that I won lottery and am entitled to some amount of money. Due to the fact that I sometimes enter Lottery online, I didn't think about it twice when Kimberly Griffins (the agent) told me to deposit the check and to call her back that afternoon for the information of my agent tax id.Kimberly Griffin also said for me to send $3975 us dollar to someone name Justin McDowell via Moneygram.

Well, because I didn't know anything and didn't even bother to check in the internet of possible scam, I wen to the bank and deposit the check. When I was getting the Moneygram at Walmart, they told me that this is a scam. I didn't believe that until today when I found out that the bank had returned that check.

Due to the returned item, I had to pay a fee the bank.

My husband received the same type letter/check in the mail today. He was one of 6 winners of 1,488,000.00 in prize money and set to receive $248,000.00. To expedite the processing, enclosed was a check of $4,955, which has been deducted from the winning. He, my husband, was to call Pamela Robinson before depositing the check.

The letter states: You will be using some money on this first check to pay for the applicable taxes on your winning. The tax amount is $3,975.00 to be paid via moneygram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. What really got us this time is that the check really looks legitimate. It didn't say 'Void' or 'Do not cash' or 'for products only' or any of the typical things you see typed across a 'prize' check, which REALLY perturbs me to no end. My husband is going to do like the other person who wrote on here about his experience and take the check to the bank so they can turn it in as fraud.

I was told I won a sweepstake prize of $125,000.00 from a bank card purchase/or credit card purchase. All I have to do is pay the taxes on the winnings and they will send me the money. This is in association with North American Consumers and the Atlantic Lottery

Just got my hopes up but when it is to go to be true it normally is, but I don't want other people to be fooled. Or you could say emotional damage

I received a letter claiming that I won a lottery held on June 28th 2008. The letter listed my winning numbers and claims I have won $248,000 US dollars. A check dated 10/10/2008 for $4,955.00 was enclosed with instructions to call claim agent Debbie Miller. The letter explains that I will be using some money from this check to pay for the applicable taxes on my winnings and I should not attempt to use this check until I call and speak to claim agent Debbie Miller.

I thought this was a scam so I checked it out on the computer and found that it is a scam. I just wanted to let other people know about it so they don't get scammed.

Recived lottery winning letter for $248,000 US dollars. Check for $4955 was enclosed drawn on Bank of America. Was directed to call a number first, then to deposit check in my account, and wire $3975 via moneygram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. However, what they did not know was that when I called them, I was at my bank and had asked them to verify the check prior to depositing it in my account.

Upon checking with their California branch the check was no good. The bank kept the check and a copy of the letter to make a report to their Fraud unit. fraud unit kept

Just disappointment.

I Received a check of $4,955.00, with instructions not to deposit the check until I pay the appropriate taxes of $3,975 via Moneygram Wiring Facility at Wal-Mart, for the total entitled sum of $298,000.00.

No Damages, although I would like to see these people get shut down. We all have elderly parents, who might not be so savvy.

I also reveived a letter form the atlantic lottery co. I told my son that these people are getting really good at these scams. I researched the name of the co. on the check and the bank. The bank address was not correct on the check and the co.'s name was for a biopharma inc. I did call just for my satisfaction. I was told the same as these other people. When he asked for my name I hung up on him. If something is too good to be true it usually is.

was told i won a lottery and my story is exactly like the others mentioned. I still have the check. What actions should i take?

I received a letter in the mail today, 10/17/08 stating that many unsuccesful attempts haad been made to try to contact me regarding my winning of $248,000.00. Enclosed was a check for $4955.00 The letter stated that I should not attempt to use the check until I called and spoke with the claim agent Mrs. Robinson and that $3975.00 from this check would be used to pay taxes on the winning and I would pay this via a MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY loacted at wal-mart.

The letter also stated that the winnings would either be given to me by a certified check or money order or wire transfer to my local bank account which I would provide. The letter was signed by Scott (property Manager) and the cashier's check that was enclosed in the letter was from US Bank and looked legite.

I was very excited when I got this letter. I received it at 9:30 am and the office hours stated on the letter was 10am - 6pm est. So I had 30 minutes to become skeptical. I decided to look the Atlantic Lottery Corporation up on the internet to see how credible this was and thats when I saw reports from others that received a similar letter and I realized this must be a scam.

I have not called the number and I did not cash teh check, however, the excitement of thinking I won this money, especially at this point in my life when it is much needed, and then realizing it was ascam was hurtful. I sincerely hope that something is being done about this before someone who does not become skeptical (because it really seems legite) ends up in financial distress from this scam.

Recieved letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation stating that I won $148,000,00 in a Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corp held on June 28th 2008 in the second category. I recieved a check with the issuer's name, St Louis Mo. I was instructed that I would use the check in the amount of $4,955.00 to pay taxes in the amount of $2,850.00 on the money I had won VIA MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY located at Wal-Mart. I was also instructed not to use this check until I called and talked to agent Mrs. G. The letter was signed by Scott N (Promotions Manager)I called Emerson Electric in Saint Louis and did not get an answer.

No damages other than the fact that it got my hopes up and the money would have been nice to have. Glad I looked it up on the net. Sure would like to know how they got an official check from Emerson Co. Bet they would also.

Received a Letter claiming I had won USD 248,000, attached was a check from US Bank in the Amount of $4990.00 (somewhere around there).Letter Told me to call 1-900 number; Did so. Spoke with a man who told me to deposit the check in my bank account and to call him back the next day. I would receive the rest of my winnings later in the week.I deposited the check.

After i returned home, I googled the company and read emails on how this was truly to good to be true and this was a ScAM. The check is still pending in my bank account and I now don't know what to do...Im leaving work an hour early to research the check and bring the letter with me to my banker so I don't end up in any kind of financial trouble, If this truly is just a gimmicks

I am 19 years old and work a full time job as a receptionist. I have a 2000 dodge stratus car i have one year left to pay off, and got myself in quite some credit card debt. Even with my full time job, with all this money i Owe and paying my own bills and car insurace as well, i barely have any extra money to do anything. I have been entering these Publisher clearing house drawings, So i figured this Atlantic Lottery winning letter was from that so I beleive it and still want to. My dad got a foreclosure two years ago and has been homeless ever since. Life hasn't been easy, and I just want to help him and take care of him. When i first received the letter exclaiming i won quarter of a million dollars, i felt so relieved and thought life would start to change, we could buy a house again and everything was going to be ok... Depression

Recieved letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation stating that I won $148,000,00 in a Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corp held on June 28th 2008 in the second category. I recieved a check with the issuer's name, St Louis Mo. I was instructed that I would use the check in the amount of $4,955.00 to pay taxes in the amount of $2,850.00 on the money I had won VIA MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY located at Wal-Mart. I was also instructed not to use this check until I called and talked to agent Mrs. Griffins. The letter was signed by Scott (Promotions Manager)

No damages other than the fact that it got my hopes up and the money would have been nice to have. Glad I looked it up on the net. Sure would like to know how they got an official check from Emerson Co. Bet they would also.

i recieved a check for $4955.00. With a letter saying that i won $148,000.00 and had to pay taxes with the first check. this was from the atlantic lottery Corporation

i had clled to have someone clear my land so i could start biulding my house. First i called the bank and they told me not to cash the money that it was fake. i could have went into debt.

On 10/8/2008 I received a letter from the above mentioned business stating I was one of 6 people who had won a share of a $888,00.00 Lottery. Enlosed with the letter was a check made out to me in the amount of $4,855.00. The letter explained that this amount was deducted from my winnings to expedite processing of the transaction.

I called the number and contacted a male subject identifying himself as Mr. Adam. He asked for my Claim Number, once I gave that to him I was briefly put on hold. The subject returned to the telephone and confirmed I was a winner. I inquired as to how this had come about, and was advised that I had been randomly selected from a number of people who used the Bank Debit Card to make a recent purchase at Walmart.

However later that evening I became suspicious of the entire matter and researched the company's name through your website on the internet. After reading on all of the scams being perpetrated, I immediately became alarmed that I was being duped into something, however my bank had closed for the day. The very next morning (10/12/2008) I went to my bank and retrieved the check before it was processed.

Since the check was drawn on Bank of America, I took same to one of their branch offices, showed it to one of the Tellers and asked if they could verify that it was good. According to the Teller the account number was good and valid, but the entire ordeal was a scam. I was told that the bank would have to keep the check, as well as a copy of the Award Claim Letter. What, if anything can be done about this?

Any physical damage cannot be calculated at this point because it is sustained in the hours of mental stress I endured over the 24 hour. period between depositing the check on 10/11/2008, and wondering if I could retrieve same on 10/12/2008 prior to it being processed.

My 99 year old father received an AWARD CLAIM FINAL NOTIFICATION letter dated 9/30/08, with check enclosed in amount of $4,955 which has been deducted from your winning[sic] of $148,000. Instructions in this letter include: 1) call and speak with claims agent Kimberly before attempting to cash check 2) taxes on total winnings in amount of $2850 are to be sent, using proceeds from this check, via a Moneygram Wiring Facility located at Wal-Mart.

No consequences because I am too smart to fall for something as blatantly bogus as this, but my elderly father could have been taken in...he was quite excited about the check. You or some other agency MUST warn Wal-Mart to prevent unsuspecting souls from being taken in by this scam. You must put a stop to this type of activity. Check LOOKS authentic, but it clearly is not. Please investigate and put a stop to this.

My ticket had the serial numbers LFC 00048725926 and the winning numbers were 2-5-11-18-22-34-47.

Included was a check for $4,955.00 which was deducted from my winnings so that I could use some of the money on this first check to pay for the applicable taxes on my total winnings which would be $2,850.00 This was to be paid via MONEYGRAM WIRING FACILITY loacated at Wal-Mart.

It also stated that I was not to attempt to use this check until I call and speak with the claim agent Mrs. Susan Sanders at 1-647-832-3066 for further clarification and instructions on claiming my winning. The letter was signed by Scott Nicholson(Promotional Manager).

At first I was very excited, but also very sceptical. I could of really used this money in my current life situation. The check looked very authentic and it had all the security features and water marks. When I called the number provided, a man answered saying something I could not understand. I asked if it was the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, and he said yes. I told him I had questions about my winnings. He asked if I had read the letter. When I answered yes, He told me someone would call me back with more information. He didn't even take a call back number or any other contact information from me. I called back and I got an answerign machine that was full.

I decided to look it up on the internet and discovered the web site. I was really disappointed, but happy that I had not tried to cash the check yet.

I was lucky to discover the website before taking this situation any further, but I really thought that my prayers had been answered reguarding my current financial difficulties. These scams need to be stoppped. It could really ruin peoples lives and many people will get their hopes up for nothing.

I received a check in the amount of $4,9995.00 along with a letter stating that I had won $148,000. It said not to cash the check until I spoke with a Michael Hendrix and that I had to pay $2,850 in taxes. I checked this website and found it to be a scam. I still have the original of everything in case someone decides to do something about it.

I never cashed the check

Received letter today that looks legitimate, but thank God I had enough time to use the internet to research before going to the bank or even calling the number listed. Found out that this is a real scam and I will be taking the information to the local police dept.

The letter states that I had won $148,000. I also received an oficial looking check in the amount of $4,955 of which I was to deposit and pay the taxes of $2,850 via moneygram at a local Wal-Mart. I was instructed to not attempt to cash this check until I called and spoke with a Mr. Hendrix( promotion manager). I did not call. The letter was signed by a Scott (promotion manager)

There were no consequences to this except the time to post this complaint and the extra time to take this to the local authorities. I can just imagine the heartbreak this could cause many people who are unable to have access to reports or do not understand that this is not something that is real. These people really need to be found and prosecuted. I am truely grateful to all that took the time to post. Reports like these have helped many to keep their hard earned money when theives try to take it away.

I was sent a letter in the mail on 10/07/2008 with no return address. The letter was enclosed with a casheir's check from USbank stating that I won 4,955. The letter stated that they had been trying to get into contact with me on several occasion to inform me of these winning but could'nt. The total amount of my winning were 148,000,000. Out of the 4,955 dollars, I'm to withdraw 2,850 and send it to David of Canada.

I new this was a lie when I first received this letter in the mail, because they used my married name and I don't even use that name for anything (nothing) never haved. I did'nt call that day like the letter stated, I called the next day after work. Mr. Hendrix stated that I was to take the check to my local bank and deposit it in there no sir was not about to do that! But, I told him that I would. I took the check to another bank and ask the clerk their was the cashier's check valid, she replied no.

I let her made copies of the check and the letter, which Mr. Hendrix asked me not to do, because no one could see the claim number. After I left the bank I called Mr. Hendrix like he asked once I deposited the check and told him that I had deposited the check. He went on to tell me that I need to get the 2,850 dollars out of the bank and send it to David, I then informed Mr. Hendrix that it would be a hold on the check for 14 days, before I could get any monies. Mr. Hendrix stated 'ok'. I want to see if Mr.Hendrix will contact me within those 14 days and I really hope that he's reading these complaints against him.

No physical damage was done to me because I wasn't falling ford that because I aske him (Hendrix)who entered me into the lottery and he said my husband are someone. WHAT!

I received letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation stating I had won $14800. Included was a check for $4955. I talked to Brian on the phone and he said to deposit the check and call him tomorrow. I look up the corporation on the internet and found it was a scam.

I recieved a letter from Atlantic Lottery Corp along with a check for 4,995.00 partcial payment for lottery winners 148,000.00. Before I could use the check I had to call a claims agent Debbie Miller. I called and got talk to Ms Miller and was told that the machines were down ad to call back during the hours of 10:00am to 6:oopm mon to fri remind you it was Thursday at 4:30pm. I called back Friday Morning and got a voice message.

This is a bad scam especially now with the country in a bad state now homes are being foreclosed on (myself included) and job layoffs. The should be someone to stop this. Nothing Happened because no personel information was given and my credit is so messed up that if the tired to get or buy anything they couldn't.

Well I received a letter in the mail from Canada with no return address, It had said that I won the the lottery on June 28th, 2008 in the 2nd Category. They said that I had been 1 out of 6 winners to win 1,488,000 and that I would receive 248,000 US Dollars. Enclosed in the envelope was a check for 4,955.00, which a First source Bank employee identified it as a real check, They said to insert it into my bank account and wait till the check cleared, then take 3,975.00 to walmart and wire it to Mr. Sewell, Sudbury, Canada.

I really thought that it was real. I never determined weather it was a scam or not but after reading everyone's stories about the same thing I realized it was. These people should be brought down for what they are doing. It seems like they only do this to struggling americans that need it money most and that's horrible. Me and fiance are young parents that could really have used this money and were even more stressed knowing that this wasn't true.

I received a lottery winnings letter for $248,000, just like your scam warning described. They asked me to send $3,975 via MoneyGram so that I could collect my winnings. Please let everyone know that legitimate winnings will ALWAYS come to you after tax. You should NEVER be required to send taxes up front.

Thanks to your site we lost nothing. We are contacting the local authorites, but we are skeptical that anything will be done.

I received a letter stating that I won $248,000. There were 6 declared winners. Along with a check for $4,955.00 I consider this aa scam. Please do something about these people. I want this kind of scams to stop.

I Received from Atlantic Lottery Corporation a letter through the mail stating that I had won the official 2008 Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corporation held on June 30, 2008 in the 2nd category. That I was entitled to the sum amount $248,000.00 US dollars. To expedite the processing enclosed a check of $4,955 US dollars which has been deducted from my winning. Use some of the money on its first check to pay for the applicable Taxes. The tax amount is USD $3,957 to be paid via MoneyGram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. Please do not attempt to use this check until you call and speak with the claim agent Mrs. Kimberly G.

The only physical or economic damage that was done to me, was what this letter started to be something wonderful/real that could have happen to me winning this amount of money and dearly in need of the money to pay bills and household needs.I am a single mother of 5 children and struggle to survive on a daily basis. I knew it was too, good to be true but had hope that maybe, just maybe something wonderful had happened. I thought how if it was real, I could buy a new home with the money for myself and my children and a car which I desperately need. Just think of how much financial trouble that I could have been in if I hadn't been smart enough to have checked it out! It was just to good to be true! I am turning the paper along with the check into our local police department so that they are aware that this scam is around here.

I was sent a letter with a check enclosed for the amount of $2442.00. I was told not to cash the check until I called the number listed. I was told in the letter that I had won $125,000 dollars and that this check was to be used to pay for the taxes, then when I sent back the money to them they would send my price the rest of the money. The Letter was listed as The Swipe & Go sweepstake.

I called the Cassens Transport Co. to find out if they were aware that phony checks were being written out using there company name. At this time they are aware and are trying to address the issue. Always be aware that if someone is trying to send you money there is a 99.9% chance that it is fraud and they are taking advantage of people. I hate crooked people. Losers!

I didn't cash the check and am trying to pursue these crooks.

I recieved a letter stating I had won 248,000.00 I supposedly was one of 6 other winners and enclosed was a check for 4,955.00. If I cashed the check, I would then need to forward a moneygram for the amount 3,975.00 to cover tax expenses.

I'm somewhat of a pessimist so I didn't believe this was true. Irritating though, as I could really use the money (my 13 yr old son just broke both femurs in his legs last week). People like this should be brought down and held accountable for their actions.

I was sent a letter with a check for $4.955 with instructions to call to verify my lottery winnings of $248,000. I did so and was instructed that I was a winnwr and I needed to call back as the check which was a partial payment towards taxes needed to be rreleased.. Then I was to deposit the check and send them a check for $3975. This was to be a partial payment of taxes.

I was skeptical since they have the money so why did they just not keep the taxes out instead of sending me money to pay the tax. Very confusing.

The name on the check is satate of Maryland-Treasurers office 80 Calvert St. Annapolis, MD 21401.

received a letter stating I won $1,488,000.00 us dollars. check for $4.955,00.

didn't cash the check. my feelings hurt

Recieve Final Claim Notification from the Atlantic Lottery winnngs to be $248,000.00 in US dollars and was sent a check for 4,955.oo for taxes and to get in contact with a Debby Miller after to send a money-gram from Wal-Mart for $3,975.

No damage resulted from this because my dead grandmother had recieved one once before and I knew it was a scam. I am a single mother and this would have been great. These people need to be caught and put in prison or pay the people that they are trying to scam.

My wife has received the same scam letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation that so many others have. It read that my wife had won $248,000,and enclosed a very realistic looking check in the amount of $4,000, or so. That numerous attempts had been made to contact her and she would need to use their check to pay her partial taxes before receiviing her winnings... Well, more than anything, our intelligence is insulted.

The letter goes on to state that my wife may call during certain business hours and speak to Mrs Kimberly G, but must act within a dealine or she'll miss it completely.... I truly hope these people get shut down. Given so many economic difficulties, I'm sure a lot of consumers will put a great deal of hope in this letter.

I received a letter from Atlantic Lottery Corporation from Ontario Canada. I had been in Ontario Canada last year at this time and had entered in numerous prize package and money things since it did not cost me any money. My mother and I were on a cruise. It seemed innocent.

The only consequences that have been caused is to my intelligence and faith in the human race. I am a disabled Veteran and am very grateful that I have some one else that takes care of my money and interests (due to a brain injury) and made me investigate all the circumstances behind anything free

Received from Atlantic Lottery Corporation a letter through the mail stating that I had won the official 2008 Promotional Sweepstakes Lottery from Atlantic Lottery Corporation held on June 30, 2008 in the 2nd category. That I was entitled to the sum amount $248,000.00 US dollars. To expedite the processing enclosed a check of $4,955 US dollars which has been deducted from my winning. Use some of the money on its firs check to pay for the applicable Taxes. The tax amount is USD $3,957 to be paid via MoneyGram wiring facility located at Wal-Mart. Please do not attempt to use this check until you call and speak with the claim agent Mrs. Kimberly G.

The only physical or economic damage that was done to me, was what this letter stated to be something wonderful/real that could have happen to me winning this amount of money and dearly in need of the money to pay bills and household needs. I knew it was too, good to be true.

I am burning mad to receive something like this in my mail box. It brings tears to my eyes that in times like this the evil reoprehensible wickedness and the destruction that could have happen to me. That I might have taken this check to my bank or the Walmart, which would have put me in trouble with my bank/loss of money and the law itself.

My husband recieved a letter and enclosed was a check for the amount of $4955.00! We were shocked to say the least! We had been going thru a very tough patch and actually believed them. We deposited the check after we had spoken to Mrs. Robison's assistant whom had comfirmed our WINNING NUMBERS! Yeah right, something just kept nagging at me so I went on line to check out the company. Guess what I found? It was teh REAL Atlantic lottery.

I had to tell my husband the next day & now he is so depressed that I'm worried about him! I just can't believe that people arent going trough enough in their lives you hav to watch out for people who will take what little YOU have worked for. PLEASE IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO STOP THESE KINDS OF THINGS FROM HAPPENING PLEASE HELP US HELP OURSELVES WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! There not just taking our money they are also taking our faith in man kind.

this is the second letter from them with a check. of course i knew it was a scam. I have never played the lottery in canada.

just ****** off. would like to get a hold of these guys.

I was reading about the same from this company. I did realize right of way that it was a scam. The funny thing is that so many people got the the same amt of money. Like most I got a check for 4955.00 like all the rest. but my check was from Alliance Bank. no phone number or address. The Check was from ERV INC. Bet this guy is missing a whole box of checks.

The same Atlantic lottery scam where they state that $248000 has been won and send a check in the amount of $4955 to the potential (me) victim wanting them to call the contact on the accompanying letter before cashing it. The check looks very real and ligitimate down to the watermarks. The basic mistake that they make is that they give all winners the same winning numbers.

Then when people like me who know better google creeps such as the affore mentioned we find a whole website full of complaints with information to verify with. Also this letter is dated 09/02/2008 and I'm going to scan this in to put this whole scam into PDF electronic format for others to view. But, someone must direct me as to where to post the images of this letter and check.

No damage done here, just wanted to inform the rest of the unsuspecting folks out there in the US and the world about this scam.

we received stating we won the lottery and a check for 4,955 dollers

My mother got a letter in the mail today(9-8-08). that said she won some money. 248,000.00 dollars from Atlantic Lottery. and she got a check for 4,955.00 dollars that looked very real. it was to good to be true.

i called the lady that was on the letter her name was Mrs. Robinson. she said my mother was a winner and i keep asking her was this real. she said yes. she told me that mom had to put the check in the bank. and after 2 bussiness days it would go through. them for her to go to walmart and pay the taxes on that check.

i new it was not real. so i called the police and told them. they said it was a scam. so i called the lady back, and told her i called the police and she hung up on me. someone needs to put a stop to this.

I received a letter today that looked like it came from a friend. Address label typed with my address and a lovely little canadian stamp with a yellow flowr on it. There was no return address and it was postmarked Canada. the enclosed letter stated I won a lottery drawing held on June 30, 2008 in the 2nd category winning . Said they tried to reach me and that I won $248,000.000 from a total prize of $1,488,000.000 that was shared 6 declared winners via a random computer computer ballot system drawn from 500,000 names.

There is a very real check attached in the amount of $4,955.00 which was deducted from my winnings to pay for applicable taxes on my supposed winnings. I was to use $3,975.00 of of this money to pay the taxes via Moneygram Wiring Facility at Wal-Mart. I am directed by the letter to first call Kimberly Griffins at 416-821-4078 for further clarification and instructions on claiming my winnings. The letter gives hours to call and is signed Scott Nicholson-Promotions Manager. Just out of curiosity, I called the number after the hours given in the letter and got what sounded like a home answering machine that said the mailbox was full and gave options to retrieve my messages--hmmm.

The funny thing is the check which looks very real is drawn from the Bank in Eau Claire, WI. The name on the top of the check is Erv at this address it states that they are heating contractors and specialties in Eau Claire. Haven't had a chance to see if the Bank even exists and does Erv Smith S. Inc. even know that their name is being used in a scam like this.

Someone needs to track this down and shut it down. I for one am sending this to the local authorities and the State Attorney Office here in Lake County. I will also notify the local Wal-Mart in our area and plan on letting Erv know that their name is being used and the Bank if they even exist.

My mother inlaw recived a letter today stating she won 248,00,000 and they sent a check along for the ammount of 4,995 dollars We called him while she was on the phone with him I was looking it up on the internet and found this site saying it was all a scam...Well when we told Brian about that he hung up the phone...Ppl this is a huge scam tear up the check and throw it away They only want your banking account numbers...

I got a letter stating that I just won 248,000.00 US dollars from a lottery...I called the number on the letter to find out if this was true or not, I talked to a gentlemen by the name of Brian and he had told me that, yes I just won almost a quarter of a million dollars...he had told me to deposite into my bank and after that call him back....so I did, well my bank has a policy of waiting 4-5 business days, so I waited

well today I was told by my bank that it was a scam....I never got my hopes up because I knew something was fishy...well I called this Brian back and told him that the check was no good and he told me that he wanted a copy of the check, all I have to say is that if anyone gets this letters just throw it away, its a scam and someone needs to do something about it....

I really dont have any physical damage....I'm a single mom of three without a job (looking at the moment), and I'm just trying to survive....

i came from puerto rico i got my mail and in my letters i found this letter from atlantic lottery corporation saying that we won the lottery and there was a check for 4,850.00 so we called and talked to roy and he told my husband to go ahead and deposit the check so we did, couple of days later the bank calls and says that the check is a counter fit so i calles Roy and i told him that the check was no good so he asked me who told me that i told him the bank his answer was oh yeah and hang up the phone.

now we dont have any money in the bank i am not working i am on summer break dont know what to do to pay my bills

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 ****** 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

They send me a check in the mail for $4,985 and said I won it in the Atlantic Lottery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

I have not called them after reading your article on Atlantic Lottery Company but felt that you may need the information.

None. The letter did not look legitemate so I searched the internet and found another scam going around for ALC.