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Stephen of Columbia, MO October 15, 2008
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.
Sally of Masontown, WV October 13, 2008
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.
Brian of Sicklerville, NJ October 13, 2008
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.
P. of Santa Clara, CA October 12, 2008
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.
Amber of Tacoma, WA October 11, 2008
I received a letter from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation saying that I was one of six people that won 148,000.00 from a promotional sweepstakes lottery held on June 28th,2008, in the second cateragory.
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. Christie of Midlothian, VA October 11, 2008
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
Charlotte of Norfolk, VA October 11, 2008
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.
F. of Clarksdale, MS October 10, 2008
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!
Janell of Mddletown, OH October 4, 2008
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.
Yolanda of Deerfield Beach, FL October 3, 2008
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.
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