Alert on another SCAM going around.

[raccoon]

I got a letter yesterday with a Canada stamp. A letter claims I am one of the lucky winners in the American Shoppers Customer Compensation and Appreciation Lottery Bonanza.

The letter included a check for $3,980 and claims that I'm going to get a lump sum pay of $125,000. I just have to pay the taxes on it first! The tax amount is $2,980 (of course, they know the exact amount, LOL). When all taxes are paid and confirmed, the balance will be sent to me. Yeah, right.

I am shocked--shocked that this letter came from Canada. That Canadians would do such things. :silly:

I googled and found this: http://www.ucan.org/money/banking_finance_credit_cards/north_american_clearing_services_fake_check?page=3

Somebody at the link said report this to the authorities. I'd love to, but what authorities? :shrug: