Endura Processing Center sent me a check of the amount of $2,960.00 from Douds, Inc. And said that I was a winner in a third category draw of $52,960.00. The sponsors names under the letter head were READERS DIGEST, PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE, SWEEPSTAKES, LOTTO. They informed me in the letter that I must deposit the check into an account bearing my name and call them within 48 hours of doing so. The check of $2,960.00 was to be used for the payment of the processing fee for my winnings. After depositing the check, my claims agent would advise me on how much that should be withdrawn and sent to the processing office to finalize my claim. The balance of $50,000.00 would be sent to me via a courier of my choice.
I thought the whole process was weird so I contacted an attourney to take a look at the letter and check. He advised me not to cash the check or give any information over the phone to these people. It was a scam!
After reading the other consumer complaints, I am convinced that I was part of a fraudulent scheme. During these difficult times, it would be very easy to want to believe that one would win money in a sweepstakes regardless of the was it was presented. I guess I will continue to want for the PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE PRIZE TEAM to come to my door with my prize.
Winner beware!
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