I recieved a letter stating 'you are the lucky winner of unclaimed prize money.' The letter said I was randomly selected through a computerized ballot system for the 2007 sweepstakes draw.
It was a draw from Readers Digest, Publishers Clearing House, Online Sweepstakes, Internet Games, etc.
Enclosed was a check for $2,980.37, which was to cover both the administative payment and clearance fees of my winnings. Why would this company really pay for thier own fees?
I was told to contact my agent Maria Robinson. My winnings must be claimed no later than August 6. I recieved a claim number, which was to remain confidentially secured until my claim was processed and funds were remitted. This was part of their security protocol.
The letter was signed by Jeffrey Board, the prize co-ordinator.
When i called and spoke to Maria Robinson she asked for my address and phone number. She told me to deposit the check into my bank account and in three days I was to contact her back. I been calling her back for two consecutive days and cannot reach her. I get her voice mail with the business hours of Monday-Friday 10:00am-10:00pm as well as 11:00 am-3:00pm. I thought that was strange hours why not say 10:00am-10:00pm.
I found out that this company sends you a 'real' looking check, but it is from a bogus bank. They call and tell you that the check was frozen and requset you to send in a money order to unfreeze the 'check'.
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