I received a letter in the mail stating that I won $125,000. Here is what the letter said.
Liberty Financial in association with Liberty Lottery Corp. Is pleased to inform you of the North America Prize Pool, held on 14th of May; 2008. Due to the mix up in the numbers and names, the results were released on the 13th of June;2008. Your name attached to ticket number743-2876-634 with serial number 5432-46 drew the luck number of 5-10-32-24-14-28, which consequently won the lottery in the 2nd category. You have been approved for the lump sum payout of $125,000 USD. The winning prize of $2,500, 000 USD (Two million five hundred thousand US Dollars Only), you are among (Twenty) winners in this category. Congratulations!!! Your fund is now deposited with the security company and insured in your name. Due to the mix up of some number and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claim has been processed and your check mailed to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of this program by participants.
SUBJECT: FUND ENCLOSED
Subject to this notification you just received, we have secured some amount for you through one of our financial sponsors against this winning. This is required amount needed to pay for all the service charges including capital gain tax locally, involving your recent winning notification, saving you the trouble of trying to raise the necessary amount required. All winners are subject to security verification and proof of ownership might be required.
THE ENCLOSED CHECK IS NOT VALID UNTIL YOU HAVE CONTACTED OUR OFFICE!!! Taxes (GST) 2% $2,500.00 Administrative Cost $1,100.75
Bank Draft Payment of $125,000.00 less the taxes and administrative cost will be mailed to you before the deadline the official time line leagally required for settlements.
Call Sandra or Mike your assigned claim agent on (1-289-888-2650) between the hours of 10:00AM-7:30PM eastern time, Monday to Friday, 10:00AM-3:00PM on Saturday. Always quote your (Ref# and Batch#) Please note that all prizes must be claimed not later than 15th of August. We shall assume this funds as unclaimed then automatically null and void all processes and claim.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Sincerely, CHRIS ANDERSON (Promotion Manager)
I called the number and the guy I talked to said to deposit the check in my account and call back in 48 hrs. I called back the next day and asked for another # to call to make sure this was real, he had told me that this was the only number to call. I knew right then that this was a scam. Don't fall for it.
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