(Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Check Scams)

Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Check Scams

Submitted: 12/11/2006 9:42:16 AM
Modified: 12/11/2006 9:42:00 AM

GLOBAL-LINK LOTTO SCAM, FRAUD, TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS, DISABILITY, HANDICAP AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE RIPOFF NETHERLANDS

Company
GLOBAL-LINK LOTTO
Address:
HEINBURG 55,8756
AMSTERDAN NETHERLANDS
Canada
Phone Number:1-604-338-7092

Like many others potentially affected by this scam, on Saturday, December 11, 2006 I had doubts that the information I received due to the large sum of money involved because people just don't give that kind of money away without a price to pay. I am disabled and draw SSI, and SS disability is still pending. Last month's bills are yet to be paid. That kind of money would be nice to have though.

I received a letter in the mail from Global-Link Lotto that was postmarked from Canada that had one of those "Envelope Stuffing Jobs" printed sticky address labels on it. There was no return address written or typed on the envelope. I opened the mail like every day before, but quickly realized that this letter was different. It was dated November 24, 2006 and stated that it was from THE DESK OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR FREE LOTTO PROMOTION. The letter stated that this was my FINAL NOTIFICATION that my name was attatched to Ticket number 077566 was drawn in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on November 10,2006, as the ticket that won the lottery in the 3rd catagory. Because that ticket was drawn, it stated that I was approved for a lump sum of $120,000.00 in cash credited to file:ZZTE508-22/A1 which just so happened to be $7,853,180.00 which was to be shared among all international winners in this 3rd catagory.

There was a check enclosed in the amount of $1,998.00 which was apparently to help cover the taxes on the winnings. The letter went on to state that I would receive the lump sum after and only after payments for the taxes and service charges on the winnings had been paid. This check looked very real. It had an account number which was stated to belong to University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authorities, located at 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792. It also had a bank routing number, stated to belong to US BANK Wausau, Wausau, WI, located at the bottom of the check adding to it's deceiving credibility. The fake check contained water marks and legitimate looking information located on the back. The check was signed by a Gary Eliler (last name stamped to the best of my determination.

To begin my claim for the $120,000.00 I was instructed to contact the International claim Agent, at 1-604-338-7092 for directives on Validation/Remittance procedures. the man that I talked to was,Brian Anderson. The letter warned that all Winning entitlements must be claimed on or before December, 18, 2006, or the funds would be returned to the GLOBAL SWEEPSTAKES as unclaimed. This letter was signed by a Carol Rogers and was stated to be the President. My suspicions were heightened by the mispelling of both Presidente (President) and cheque(check).

When I asked Mr. Anderson how I was put in the lottery in the first place, he said that they only way to be in the lottery, was to sing up for it on the internet--which I NEVERE did.
Upon investigating the companies, phone numbers and cities cited in the letter I found them all to be fake or not-connected in any way to GLOBAL-LINK LOTTO. I sincerely hope that these sophisticated scammers will be brought to justice before they take anymore money from hard-working, simple people.

I ask that if you or someone you know and love is/was one of the intended victims of this scam that you join me in reporting it to every law enforcement agency that will listen as well as to any public arena or forum that will allow you to do so. I hope that all of us intended victims have the last laugh while we are spending all of their dirty money. I ask that you do not stop fighting unless or until these people are fined and or jailed as they should be. If not you or your mother or other loved ones will continue to be at risk. I join with others in thanking you ahead of time for all of your help in resolving this matter.

Rutter
Gastonia North Carolina

Marilyn
Gastonia, North Carolina
U.S.A.

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(Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Check Scams)

Tips for Recognizing and Avoiding Fake Check Scams

Submitted: 12/9/2006 3:55:37 PM
Modified: 12/9/2006 3:56:00 PM

Guardian Trust Company Ripoff Brampton Ontario

Company
Guardian Trust Company
Address:
800 Elderbank Ct.
Brampton Ontario L6Z 3A9
Canada
Phone Number:
905-923 8799
Fax:


Recieved letter stating we won $80,000-deposit the check for $3750.00 and call Larry Turner at 905-923-8799. We know this is a scam and we don't need this money-just warning everyone! Any info on this scam.

Not falling for this "You are a winner" letter. The check for 3750.00 is from San Mateo Credit Union.
Cannot find any info on the internet about Guardian Trust Company. If anyone has any info - spread the word- another Canadia Rip-off

Susan
San Diego, California
U.S.A.

Ripoffreport.com

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Submitted: 12/13/2006 10:48:05 PM
Modified: 12/13/2006 10:48:00 PM

GLOBAL LINK LOTTO - University Of Wiscons in Hospitals And Clinic Authorities SORRY PEOPLE USING HOSPITALS TO SCAM MONEY SHAME, ripoff New Foundland Canada

Company
Global Link Lotto University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinic Authorities
Address:

New Foundland
Canada
Phone Number:
604-338-7760
Fax:


i RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL FROM Global-Link -Lotto saying that is had won $120,00 dollars in the Global-link-Sweepstakeds Lottery/Free Lotto Promotion Program held in Amsterdam Netherlands on the 10th day of November 2006.

your name attached to the ticket number 077566 drew the lucky numbers which won the lottery in the 3rd catergory.you have therefore been approved for a lump sum payment of US 120,000,00 in cash credited to file ZZTE508-22/A1 This is from a total cash prize of US 7,853.180.00 shared among all international winners in this catergory.

we have secured the required amount youn need to pay for all the tax and service charges reguarding your winnings a lump sum payment of Us 120,000.00 will be remitted to your designated account or a certified cheque will be hand delievered to your home as soon as the payments are compl;eted i called the number and talked to a Lucy Remeo and she asked for my name ,ticket no.file no.

then told me to send a moneygram to St John Newfoundland Canada person to person use pasword of family member and not tell anyone what ist was. after sending money call Canadian tax dept at 1-780-604-5616 tell them you talked to Lucy Remeo and give refernce number from moneygram call Lucy back and let her know its done and the check will be hand delievered in 48 hours.

check is from UNIVERSITY OF WISCOSIN HOSPITALS AND CLINIC AUTHORITY 600 hIGHLAND aVE mADISON wi.(306)351-1374 Pay to the order of James Dunn for $1,998.00 called twice and received same directions carried check to state employees credit union and tried to cash teller asked if for reimburstment for payment

i told her it was for winninhg the lotto and she said it was not even a real check and that it was scam which she is seeing more and more everyday and if i had cashed it i would had to pay the money back because i was the last one to endorsed it she told me the best thing to do was shredd everything up from them

i then went on internet to see if such a place in wI exsisted and it did and then looked up hospital and exsisted but then it had ripoffreport.com and the hospital was the first one on the top and then i saw where someone from kansas had received the same letter with same ticket no. and file no.

i hope people wiil check ripoffreport.com and look at all the scams and i hope they catch the scandrals and procecute them to the full extent of the law. i didn't fill in all the letter but it was the same letter sent to the one in kanasai made two calls on my cell phone to canada i hope they won't too much and i hope no one else falls for this scam

keep up the good work fighting for peoples rights thank you for your sight i will keep up with the scams from now on.it is shame people just sit around trying to figure out how to get money out of anyone especially elderly folks that don't have folk to advise them on matters like this mt daughter called and Lucy sounded so convincingthat it was legit but is a scam pure and simple and i hope they can catch the sorry scandals

James A
Tarboro, North Carolina
U.S.A.


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Submitted: 12/13/2006 9:32:51 PM
Modified: 12/13/2006 9:33:00 PM

Mega Millions Lotto Service & Payment Ripoff, Another Lotto Fraud, From the same people behind the Global Link Lotto. Canada

Company
Mega Millions Lotto Service & Payment
Address:Canada
Phone Number:
647-893-7596
Fax:


My mother recieved a letter from the Global Link Lotto. As we all know it turned out to be a fraud. Now my grandmother has recieved a letter from Mega Milloins Lotto. Enclosed with the letter was a check for $2980.00. The letter reads as follows.

Reference No:OZ645/15/06
From: THE DESK OF MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT "WITHOUT PREJUDICE"
Dear-----
This is to inform youof the release of the AZ 6/45 MEGA MILLIONS SERVICE Held on May 15, 2006. Among the 126 participating finalist playing 6000 full tickets in the fith series, from a pool of Seventy Million Dollars ($70,000,000.00) in cash, your ticket number 225465-77 drew the lucky numbers 17-05-16-70-71, which won the prize in that catergory.

Therefore, your number has been approved for a lump sum payout of One Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) in cash credited to a file reference number AZ715/05/06.

Our credit department has recently notified us that over the past three months, there was no winner form submitted due to failed efferts to communicate with you or the agencytaking care of your tickets. You are herby advised to keep this award absolutely confidential until your claim has been confirmed and price remitted to you; this is part our security protocal to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking advantage of the situation by participants. This notice is time sensitive and non-compliance could result to disqualifycation by which unclaimed funds are returned to the unclaimed department.

Since we do not deal directly with the public, to begin your claim, this notice will forwarded to you from one of our licensed and bonded North Amarican Agency, and a copy would be sent to the insurance company. The check enclosed is to help you make payment for the insurance/processing fee required before the big funds would be remitted to you.

You are required to contact LISA MARTINS or ROBERT GRAY on 1-647-893-7596 to activate your claim before you go to DEPOSIT the CHEQUE (check is spelled the same in this letter, as it is in the global link letter)in your bank; this is very important. The insurance/processing charge is Two Thousand Nine Hundred And Eighty Dollars (2980.00).

Congratulations and thank you for your interest in the 6/45 MEGA MILLIONS LOTTO SERVICES.

Sincerely,
MEREDIT BOSS
Prize Disbursement

I have done some research on these frauds and the way these lottos really work.

1. If you have not entered a lotto you can't win.

2. If you do win you will not be asked to pay anything to recieve your winnings.

These scams are very elaborate. The people running them have a network of cell phones to cover your calls. The supposed drawer of the check my grandmother recieved is State Employees Credit Union of Maryland. I contacted them and they have no affiliation with any kind of lottery. The Bank Used is Citibank Buffalo, NY. The routing numbers for the bank are wrong.

I hope this will help prevent you from falling victim to the scams these people are running. If you recieve one of these checks, do not cash it, or deposit it in your bank.

Report it to your local police. They will tell you what to do from there. Good luck, and Happy Holidays

Jamie
LAMAR, Arkansas
U.S.A.

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