Received a letter (and a check for $4, 950.00) from Star Financial Group Inc that was informing me that I was an official winner of a 2007 AUSTRAILIAN sweepstakes Lottery that was held on April 27th 2007.
It further stated my total winnings were $550, 000USD. I was one of 6 winners. It said that my claim number was #CA/JH-1013. It further stated that ticket with serial number FC/-01984688599 attached to my name drew the lucky winning numbers 7-13-15-21-29-36-47. The letter went on to say that I owed the tax amount of $2, 950, that must be paid prior to them releasing the balance of my winnings.
The letter said that the enclosed check of $4, 950 USD had been deducted from my winnings, and that I was to use a portion of this money to pay the taxes due on the sweepstakes.
I was to call their claim agent MR.DOMINIC ADAMS at 1-905-782-4652 for further clarification and instructions. When I called the number the "agent" verified that I had won $550, 000USD. He instructed me to deposit the check in my checking account and to send them a money gram. When I told him I did not have a checking account and planned to cash the check and then send the money gram he put me on hold and was suddenly overwhelmed with phone calls (apparently from the other (6) winners of same sweepstakes HA HA). He wanted me to call him back later when he wasn't so busy!
The check was drawn on an account with M & I Bank- with address 770 n water st. in Milwakee WI. (I called to verify funds were available-with a phone number I got off of internet. The bank person instructed me that the the "funds were currently not available". When I attempted to ask other questions- she stated that all she was authorized to tell me was that the funds were "currently" unavailable.
I have received lots of checks and fraudulent letters in my life. This one looked more authentic then the average. When you look closely you will see that the sweepstake is suppose to be AUSTRAILIAN, the clearinghouse is a Rubloff Jet Express (but this company actually owns and operates passanger and cargo aircraft) with an Il. address, the checking account from a bank in WI., and the letter addressed from a Canadian address! This is a scam! Do not send them any money! Do not attempt to cash or deposit the check!
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