Dated 3/31/09, a letter with no return address on the envelope arrived stating that I was a second category winner of a lottery draw held on March 9th 2009. They called the lottery/sweepstakes a Compensation Draw.
A supposed Bank of America check for $4, 700 was enclosed with my name, address and city, state, and they requested that payment of Canadian Non-Resident Government Service Tax (GST) be made in the amount of $3, 250. to a stated Tax Agent (Sharon Spears) by Money Gram. The check was written on the account of SMP Innovations Inc. 4411 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27410.
In addition, I was advised to call a claim agent, Cindy James @ 1-778-316-3022 to begin the claim process for my winnings. I tried the number and a recording stated she was not in. They also advised to keep the "winning information confidential till all disbursements are made accordingly." The letter was signed Bryan Thompson, Lottery Manager, Summit Investments Consumer Services.
I Googled Summit Financial Investments, Inc. and discovered several entries stating that this was a fraud. That prompted me to make this report.
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