289-892-4372

My husband got a letter supposely from Briggs & Stratton Dev; Inc. In the letter it states that he won a grant for 37,000.  They included a check for 1,995.20 which is supposed to be a deduction from the total grant.  The check looks legit.  They indicated we had to call 1-289-892-4372 before cashing the check.

I Got the same check and letter is this for real?

I got the same letter and the same check from Briggs and stratton dev for 1,995.20 , I called the bank to see if the check was valid and they said it was, but I still feel is a fraud. Anyone know about this?

I got the same letter and actually walked in the bank today, they also stated that the check was real, but didn't want to cash it. A friend told me that it happened to a friend of hers that it was something similar and she deposited the check to her account and the bank gave her part of the money meanwhile the check processed well this lady sent the money to the people putting some money from her own pocket and the check ended up bouncing and she got stuck paying the money bank. It's kinda fishy but again this is a different company, not saying this one is like that, if you can cash it without deposit I would do that instead. I'm still in doubts about it. Good luck

This is another CANADIAN MAIL SCAM!!!
The phone # on the letter is an Ontario, CANADA phone number. (NOT USA)
Just search Briggs & Stratton Scam from your search engine (Google or Yahoo!) and click on the link: ALERT: Scammers Use Briggs & Stratton Name in Grant Scam
--(for full details of this.)
ALSO, see report from 1-289-892-3965 from this site (800notes.com)
for the same letter and fake check report using this phone # instead.

yes, it's a scam, the check was stopped...

I got the same check from the same company Briggs & Stratton Dev. Inc. My check was for $1,980 and my remaining balance of $37,020.00 will be sent once I pay the taxes. The person I contacted at 1-289-892-3018 was Paul Winfred or Lisa Hayes. Paul said he will activate the check if I place it in my bank account. The check will not work at no other place. If you do not deposit into a checking account it is no good. I informed him of a scan he got upset and lied. Please do not fall for the trick, because it is not real.

This is a scan. Do not fall for this trick. Once you cash that check it is going to bounce and you will be responsible for it. Do Not send any money. Do not use your bank, because once you deposit or cash that check they use your bank account again. This is not Real.

It is a fraud and do not use your bank account, because the company comes back and use your account again. This not REAL. It is a trick and do not fall for it. Do not use your bank, because once you do the check will bounce and you will be responsible for it. The check is no good.

Yes, I know it is a scam. I did not fall for it.

I got a letter in the mail too.  Called the guy up and he was very adament on cashing the first check in before the 31st of october.  I have a friend that works at us bank of wisconsin that said that there was no funds backing up the check.  So i ended up tearing up the check and the letter.  It would of been my responsibility to pay back the bank the 1980 dollars if it would of been cashed in.  It is a scam.  DONT CASH IT IN!!!  I know its heart breaking to get that spark of hope, but this is only ment to hurt you.  The s.o.b. needs to be stopped.  I got lucky because of my friend at the bank.

I recieved the letter and a check for the amount of $3.850.20.The letter head has a P.O.Box for Brooklynn,Ny the phone is (289)892-3879.The envelope came from Canada.That rang alarms in my head so I proceded to check around via net and made some calls to the bank listed on the check found one with the same address listed but phone # on site is based out of another state.I haven't called these pathetic losers yet but plan on doing so.After I let the listed sponsors know that they're company name is being used for this pathetic little scam.Will it do any good probably not but it's worth trying.

I got the same letter execpt it's from Planwell Trust Inc. Rochester NY.
The check is drawn on GLOBAL TISSUE GROUP for $2,590.00
These people need to be busted, this has to be against the law.

Same thing here but only this time Planwell Trust Inc. With a Peter or Debbie Hayes using the Global Tissue Group from Bohemia, NY as the check issuer.

I didn't get a call, but I just got a letter in the mail, with a check. I got a letter stating that I was approved for a grant that I applied for. Funny thing is, I NEVER applied for a grant. A check from Global Tissue Group was enclosed for the amount of $2590.00. The letter was from the Planwell Trust Inc, and listed Peter Winfred or Debbie Hayes. Here is where it gets VERY interesting. On the back of the letter, were companies that served as "donors" to this program. One of the listed "donors" was Costco. I work for Costco in the Member Services Department. Costco does NOT give grants to Individuals, we mainly donate only to Child and Human services....such as The Red Cross, United Way, and Childrens Hospitals. I am bringing this letter in to work and am going to fax it to Corporate in Washington state. I'll let our attorneys decide if they'd like to pursue anything for fraudulantly naming our company in this matter. So if you got one of these too, as hard as times are right now, sad to say but if it sounds too good to be true it most likely is.

I didn't get a call but I got the letter. Envelope postmarked Canadian, letterhead New York, check from Pennsylvania. Does that sound fishy to you? Of course it does, not to mention this is the third time I have gotten a check like this in 2 months.I did call the number anyway just to give them a hard time and wouldn't you know the "agents" name was Henry Baker but he was Arabic? WTH???
If you get curious call the number and ask to speak to your American named "agent". I guarantee you they won't be American. That should be our first clue.

I just got the same letter wanting me to call this number.  The letterhead is Dynamic Group, Inc. the check is from Carver Company.  The check was from First National Bank Muscatine, Iowa. for $4450.00.  I didn't cash it, just chuckled a bit and did my research and found my hunch was right on.  It's a scam.  Lots of big name companies listed on the letter that would be very upset they were included in the scam.

SCAM!! I just received a letter today along with a check for $3563.66.  The letterhead says it's from Superior Trust, Inc. It says the headquarters is in Brooklyn but the telephone number is 289-892-3879.  On the check there is a completely different company listed...Carestream Heaters, Inc.  It sucks! Wish I could cash this check!

I got the same letter are any of you disable

I did not get a call but got a letter from a company call Vintex Research Group. At first I was really excited and was going to cash it and but then I start thinking and I read the letter again. THERE WAS NO WEBSITE!!! Everyone has a web this days, at least the business do...
And could not find anything then I reach for the # and I came across this.. Wouldn't you know.. So I called back and a guy name RANDY ARMSTRONG answer but not let the name fool you he sounded India.
I told him I could not find his website anywhere and he gave me a web name really fast so I could not understand him, once I asked him where he got my info from he got nerves and didn't know what to say, when I told him I had gone to the police he quickly said  my check was going to be cancel and I would get no many.. Thats when I knew it was not real. If it was real they would have transfer me to a supervisor or something.
BE SMART PEOPLE RESEARCH ANYTHING YOU GET FIRST!!!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CHECKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!