I am very glad I researched this company before depositing the check.
I received a letter IDENTICAL to all the others listed for this company on complaint. The letter stated that I had won in the second category of a lottery, the amount of $39,000.00 and there was, in fact, a check enclosed with the letter for $3950.00 to "enable me to pay applicable taxes".
I was to contact (via phone) Sunny Clement or Diana Levy to "finalize my claim".
Just like the other letters I've seen listed, it was a "final notice" saying that previous attempts to contact me failed.
I did call the number to see what they would tell me, however, I got a recording saying that there was no more room to leave messages.
Needless to say, I am NOT going to deposit this check and will surely try to find some help through my local authorities in regards to this scam.
I've seen reports from California, Florida, New York and New Hampshire.
This company has been operating as JC Financial Group but have also operated as Welsh Financial Group in the past. The checks have been drawn on various banks, mine in particular was drawn on Wells Fargo Bank... It look VERY REAL but it is not.
I have also seen reports the the FBI are aware of this scam and that individuals who receive these letters and checks should just rip them up and throw them away.
I can't imagine WHY they can't put a stop to this scam... What with our Homeland Security and all the funding they get. It's a shame.
Do not cash the check if you receive one! You will be responsible to pay back any money to your bank when this check is found to be fraudulent!!!
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