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My husband received a check in the mail for $3,980, said he had won $150,000. He should deposit the check and call them and they would send the winnings, also would tell him where to send $1,995 to pay taxes on the winning. $1,995 should be taken from the $3,980 after deposit in his checking acct. Sound like a scam to me.
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Michael J. Breczinski
It is they are trying to get the taxes from him. Legitimate lotteries just deduct the taxes from the winnings and send them to the government. They do not ask for money. The check will bounce if deposited.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 10:55 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Sounds like a variation of the "Nigerian Scam" which is prevalent on the internet.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
It is a scam.
Answered on Jan 16th, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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I do not know if there are any scams like this going around. But the attorney general of the state probably does know about these things. Contact them
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
It is a scam, the check has the right account number and name, but the information was fraudulently obtained. When you cash the check, you are responsible for the amount. Most of these people are living in China or Africa but they setup an address in Canada or other places. They disappear as soon as they receive the money from you, and you will be liable for entire amount. I believe FBI has a special department to handle these kind of scams.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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Sounds like a scam to me too.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Karren Melinda Kenney
That sounds like a scam to me too!
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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Cynthia Henley
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That is a SCAM. That check is NO GOOD. They want him to deposit it and send them a check which will bounce but they may have already withdrawn the funds. Do NOT do anything but report it to the police!
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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Yes, that is a scam and he should not deposit any of the funds from that check.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:09 PM
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Edward D. Flint Attorney at Law
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Of course it's a scam. Lotteries are illegal in Utah, anyway.
Answered on Jan 15th, 2013 at 3:08 PM