I received a plainly typed letter with no logos or emblems. It listed the claim number FGH-5687-7654-0923-GD at the top and said: Final Notice, you are the second prize winner in the MEGA LOTTERY draw held on APRIL 17th 2009.
It gave a ticket serial numberof 78650983 MB and said I drew the following lucky winning numbers: 7-8-17-35-44-49. I thought this was funny, since I had never played a lottery. It said my total winning was US $125, 000 payable by bank draft, certified check, or money order. There was a check enclosed for $3, 650 and I had to pay taxes to Canada for Non Resident Government Service Tax (GST) Payable In Canada. I was to pay $2, 850 by WESTERN UNION. I was advised to contact KELVIN LAROWSKI at 1-866-431-49972 to activate the check before deposit in my bank and for instructions to receive my winnings. It was signed, CYNTHIA WINTERS, PROMOTIONS MANAGER.
I had the feeling right away this was all a hoax, because the letter was so plain and had punctuation and other errors. The check itself looked very real.
I went as far as to verify the check, but Wachovia Bank will only verify that the account is open. They will not verify that there is money in the account. This check is # 580066 the numbers 580066 061209756 2079900090165 are across the bottom of the check.
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