Gateway Financial Inc. And J.L.Coombs
Bogus $4900 check DO NOT CASH! Ontario, & Freeport, ME & Maine

I recently recieved a letter informing me that I won $100, 000 from the NORTH AMERICAN SWEEPSTAKES. The letter contained a ticket serial number as well as a winning number. It said that they have made many unsuccessful attempts to contact me. I was issued a $4900 check (which was 'part of my winnings') that was ment to pay the taxes on the winnings, which was only $3900. The remainder of the check would be sent to me via UPS, and I should not use this check until I call the claim agent (Mr. David Jones).

So, I did a little research and found this site immediately. I also found that Gate Financial Inc is a real estate agency, but I could not find any contact information for them. I found that J.L. Coombs is a shoe company and there is one in Maine right off U.S. Route 1.(This was who issused the check) I now think that the real culprit is the people posing as the NORTH AMERICAN SWEEPSTAKES.