I received the following letter on November 24, 2008. I was told that I had won a little more than $75, 000 and a check was enclosed in the amount of $3, 995.50 to cover taxes on my winnings. Now the kicker. I have to pay a surcharge of $2, 900 for taxes and other surcharges and told to call a number which I believe is in Ontario. I am not sure that this is a Ripoff, but since I don't recall participating in this contest, i figure it was too good to be true. The check looks good enough and it is drawn on an existing bank - Peoples Heritage Bank, NA - Portland, ME 04101
* UBSFinancials (Wealth Management & Payment Verification Center) 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova-Scotia B3J 3J5 Ref #: NAPP/64938/00347 Batch: # 08095-4216-08
Ref#: NAPP/64938/00347
Date: November 1712008
Attention:
SUBJECT: AWARD CLAIM NOTIFICATION.
This is to inform you of the release of the North American Prize Pool held on 11 th of September, 2008. Processing of claims was slow due to the overwhelming number of participants. The results were released on the 14th of October, 2008.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from a pool of 112, 000 names from Europe, Asia and North America.
Your name attached to ticket number 041-2217-638 with serial number 4216-08 drew the lucky numbers of21-23-33-37-4l-49, which consequently won the lottery in the 2nd category.
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You have therefore been approved for the lump sum payment of $75. 810.00 USD (SEVENTYFIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS ONLY) in cash credited to file with Ref.
NO NAPP/64938/00347. CONGRATULATIONS!
We have enclosed a check for the sum of US$3, 995.50 which was deducted from your winnings. You will be using part of the money in this check for the taxes on your lump sum winning.
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A surcharge ofUS$2, 900.25 will be required for the payment of the Taxes and other Charges.
Kindly contact the Claims Agent (Andrew Davies: Tel # 1-647-928-7263 as soon as you receive this check for further instructions on how to claim your grand winning.
Yours Sincerely
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Anna McBride
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