I received a letter from Marriott Financial Services telling me I am the winner of $95, 000.00 US funds from readers digest, publishers clearing house or on-line sweepstakes. Enclosed was a legitimate looking check for $3, 190.00. included was a claim number. I was to deposit the check and call the phone number provided. I did this and since my accounts with my bank are in good standing, it was apparently funded. I called the number and was instructed to send $2, 950.00 viA WESTERN UNION to a HOUSTO, TEXAS location. Before sending the money I looked up their name in your consumer complaintss and found other scam reports.
I called my bank and they informed me that if the check does not clear i will be debited the funds, and it could be as long as a month before i could be sure it was a good chevck.
They do not accept checks, only a Western Unoin or moneygram.
My bank also advised me that it was a scam, fraud, and that no one requires a processing fee in advance to collect winnings.
How do we catch these crooks and put them out of bussiness???
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