I received a letter from Blumebia LLC., declaring I had won a sweepstakes drawing in the amount of $150,000.00. Enclosed was a check in the amount of $3,795.00, to be deposited and later used to offset the taxes. I contacted the company through the phone number provided. I was told to deposit the check, then I would be contacted later or to contact them, after the deposit was made. I was not requested to send any money, during this call. I contacted my financial institution, to inquire about "returned check fees", if this does turn out to be bogus. (THERE ARE NOT any fees, through my Credit Union). I was told to make a copy of everything, then send it to them. They have a certain website that can be utilized to ascertain if this is a fraud or not.
Then, they will inform me of the results.
I do believe that it's a scam, but, I shall follow the info. I received and go through my Credit Union's process.
I believe that this way, if it is a fraud & a prosecution comes about, then this should serve as substaintial evidence against them.
The major reason I have not fully determined that it is a scam is: I do enter alot of contest and sweepstakes, through doing a very large amount of surveys.
I shall report back as soon as I receive any new information.
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