In mail today I received the following in a envelope with Canadian post mark:
Check from AVANTI USA LTD, TONAWANDA, NEW YORK, 14150 for $3,980.00 of First Niagara Bank.
The letter and check are both dated Feb 28 and was from Prize and award Presentation, Mighty Investment Group, 111 Broad Street Oxford UK 0X1 3AS, TEL: 1-289-892-0011 and Intl: 011447031881017. Letter says We are pleased to inform you that you are one of the declared winners of the MEGA LOTTERY conducted in UK being the host of the event for this present year Mega Jackpot lotto winning programs held on JANUARY 5TH in the 2nd category. Letter says I am entitled to $150000.00 from a $3 million dollar lottery but because they have not been able to reach me successfully they sent a check in the amount of $3980.00. This amount to be deducted from your winnings w/taxes due in the amount of $1995.00 to be paid directly to the tax agent. They also ask me to not use the check until I call them activate with claim number and urge me to keep it all confidential until the claim is processed. Claim agent is listed as Michael Dundas at number listed above and signed by a Lynn Wesley (Promotion Manager).
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