My 16 yr old son received a letter stating he had won 125k. Enclosed was a very real looking check for $4, 850. This was to be used for non resident government tax. The letter told us to deposit the check in our account and contact our claim agent, a Peter Benson.
I emailed this guy and was told to contact him again when the check cleared. I took everything to the police. They called the number in the letter and did get a hold of a Peter Benson in Canada. He says he is a victim as well and has been getting many calls. He says he owns a home improvement business and has nothing to do with this. He also says he has contacted the authorities in Uxbridge.
The police are sending all the information to the Massachusetts Attorney General but they don't think much will be done about it. There was no crime committed because I was smart enough not to deposit the check or send them any money.
So if you receive one of these letters/checks, I would bring it the police or rip it up. It is nothing but a scam!
Lisa
Sandwich, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
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