On June 16th I recieved a letter from Consumer Trust Inc. The letter contained information about how I was awarded 42,000 and the enclosed check would pay for the taxes. I needed to call 289-892-4236 and talk to Tony Young or Amy Smith to activate the check. I called and talked to Tony Young. He explained they were helping Publishers Clearing House disperse a prize that 250 people had won from the various companies listed on the back of the letter. I was then to call the bank at 866-448-4296 and validate the check was activated. Once the check was activated I could deposit into my account and then I was to send a western Union of 2,980 to Becky McNeil at 1220 Jefferson Blvd Houston TX. 77066.
After calling Publishers Clearing House directly and talking to their fraud department, I was advised this is a scam and not to cash the check. I am going to fax the letter and check to Publishers Clearing House on 6/17 and let them deal with the fraudulent aspect of this.
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