I received a letter from TOP Financial Services, Inc. stating I was a winner of a sweepstakes Association of North America for $250, 000. They even send you a check that looks real in the amount of $4685.00 from a legit company Gentzler Electric in Dallas with your name on it. What boggled my mind is why would a company in Canada be issuing a check from Dallas. I actually thought I may have won something because I have (for the first time) entered Publishers Sweepstakes and keep getting some Blingo sweepstakes emails.
Also, there are three names on the letter, Debra Williams, Claims Agent at Tel 778-858-2167, Tax Agent Samantha Ross and Promotions Manager David Longman. They have a whole team in on this.
Anyway, they ask you to deposit the check into your bank account and send them a fee. I did a little research and the company that "supposedly" issued the check has a website and the President wrote this:
*WARNING - FRAUDULENT CHECK SCAM!! **
We have been notified of fraudulent checks in various amounts that have recently been circulating across the United States. One of companies issuing the letter and phony checks is "Capital Direct" located in Canada, however there could be others. These checks ARE NOT REAL, they are BOGUS, PHONY and COUNTERFEIT! Please do not cash these checks. Gentzler Electric is NOT involved in this scam in any way nor are we sponsoring the lottery referenced in the letter. If you have received this mailing, please contact your local authorities immediately.
We have reported this fraudulent activity to the authorities.
Thank you,
Leah P. Gentlzer
I really hope these people get caught. Perhaps they should put their time and effort into something legit so they can actually earn their money rather than scamming.
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