778-320-0184

We did not get a call, we got a letter for winning a sweep steaks with the number on it.  A man claiming to be the name on the letter answered, but he put us on hold.  Calling Canada is not cheap.  So after a minute we hung up.  His name was Steve Brown, and the return address is a fake.

He was using the company name "Consumer Claims Agancy Of North America", and yes we know, "agancy" is spelled wrong.  We called the FBI and they confirmed that it is a scam.  DO NOT GIVE THIS "Agancy" any credit.  It is a fake.

My son received a $4,980 check in the mail, this letter claims it's from Zenith Financial Services Consumer Protection Dept and to claim your price you must contact a Steve Brown or Nancy Dickons.  It seemed like a scam so I started searching the internet to see what I could find out.  I'm glad I found your response.

What about the check for $4980? I also received one and the letter says I won $450,000. That sounds bogus, but the check appears to be very real???

This is a scam.

G&F is being referenced in the letter.

G&F Financial has absolutely no association with American Family Publishing Sweepstakes Drawing or Healthcare Managers LLC. The correspondence that they have received is likely an attempted fraud.  It is our recommendation (and only a recommendation) that they do NOT negotiate the cheque, provide anyone or company ANY personal information, and most certainly do NOT send any funds to anyone or any company.
David Campbell
Risk Manager, G&F Financial

I received the same check, but the letter stated G & F, but the check is on Ensign Drilling Company. I have found their numbers and have reported it to them also. I want these people caught. also the address 56 Imperial Street in Victoria, BC V3L Y4Z Canada. This is the address for G&F on the letterhead. tel:1-778-889-6556 and the tax agent on the check is Telma Livercuson, 276 Revenue Square, St. John NB Canada. Frances N. Ford (promotions manager) signed it. So if you can get them all Steve Brown & Nancy Dickons. Shut them down and lock them away.....

I jsut got a check fromVINEGAR COMPANY INC of Houton , Texas a PO BOX number of course.bDrawn off JPMORAGAN Chase Bank, NA with an e-mail address. Call same person STEVE BROWN and speak with the TAX AGENT Livinah Ranger of St John NB CA.
Hope they are caught or maybe if we could JUST CASH the check... Right!

I didn't recieve a call but my mother who is 81 living in assisted living recieved a letter from G & F Financial Group stating she was the grand prize winner of American Family publishing Sweepstakes. I have been dealing with this with her for years now. I recognize a scam right away but she falls for them. It has been a nightmare.The check with the letter was in the amount of $4,998.00 like the other gentlemen's. I have done everything to stop the scam mail and magazines, but to no avail. Any ideas? Thank God for Internet so we can research this stuff.

I received a letter with a check in the amount of $4980.00. The letter stated that is was from the American family publishing sweepstakes. They asked me to call a Steve Brown or Nancy Dickons concerning the prize money of $250,000.00. I knew that it was a fraud. The tax agent listed is a Sydney Heuge whom resides at 276 Revenue Square, St John NB, Canada. The company on question is G & F Financial Group whom reside at 56 Imperial Street, Victoria, BC V3L Y4Z, Canada. Please advise concerning this situation. I would like to prosecute for fraud. My phone# 619-792-0236.
Sincerely, Charlene Smith (California)

i received a letter with a check in the amount of $4980.00. The letter stated that is was from the American family publishing sweepstakes. They asked me to call a Steve Brown or Nancy Dickons concerning the prize money of $250,000.00. I knew that it was a fraud. The tax agent listed is a Cynthia Kingston resides at 276 Revenue Square, St John NB, Canada. The company on question is G & F Financial Group whom reside at 56 Imperial Street, Victoria, BC V3L Y4Z, Canada. Please advise concerning this situation. My phone # is 718-602-3071

I did not receive a call, but I got the same letter that several people were talking of.  Only the names have changed to Steve Donalson and Nancy Walt.  The address and phone number are the same.  And I too received a check for $4998.00.  Said that I had won $450,000.
What happens if we do just cash the check???????
And if it is fraud, how do we prosecute?

on friday dec 19 I receive a letter saying I have win 45000.00 grand price,so I call the company and they told me to deposit it into to my bank account,and call them when i did.the check is real in the amount of 4998.00 and they said, into the letter that I should send 3998.00 to the tax agent:shely francise at 276 revenue square st john nb canada,when I lesson to the lady on the phone I could tell it was a scam,and the chech signiture was fake.please if anyone out there please schat these thift and put them in jail.for messing with people head like that.I report it to the cops.by the way the name of the company is G&F financial group 56 imperial street victoria,bc v3l y4z canada.tel:1866-833-5383

my mother recieved one of these letters and was told to go ahead and put the check in the bank. once it clears to send them 3900.00 back thru money gram or western union. will they be able to get into her account?
what should she do?
thanks
sarah miracle

I also rec'd a check for US$4,998 which looks very real.  Have tried to call several times just to see what kind of response I would get, but I always get the automated response "the caller you are trying to reach is unavailable".  Also referenced are the tax agents: Steve Brown or Nancy Dickons.  Just wondering if anyone has actually tried to cash the checks?  Would it hurt anything?

I wrote to G&F Financial Group
Dear Sir

I got a document in the mail today with a check and wanted to make sure it was for real and not fraud.It says from
G&F
Financial Group
56 Imperial Street
Victoria, BC V3L, Y4Z Canada
Tel: 1-778-316-4922 and ask for Steve Brown It says I am the Grand Prize winner in the American Family publishing sweepstakes drawing.
I guess I just want to make sure this is from you.
The check they sent me is supposed to be for a Government Service Tax.
After I call the number, I'm supposed to supposedly send a check to a Tax Agent listed below.
Catheryne Heuge
276 Revenue Square
St. John NB Canada
A person going by Frances N. Ford is supposed to be the Promotions Manager
I hope I hear back from you soon

Kim Shafer

So what happens when yoy try and cash the check?

Receieved check for $4,980.00 on Wells Fargo Bank company on check is Traffic De Corps. 1091 Pine Oak LN., Pasedena Calif. Winner of $250,000.00. Through American Family Publishing with Steve Brown at 778-316-4922. And Catheryne Heuge- Tax Agent.

I will take this check to Wells Fargo bank and let them handle it for possible fraud through there association with them.

Any other suggestions email me!!!

I have recieved acheck like others from Canada, G&F Financial Group, Victoria B.  I also recieved a notice saying I'm the grand prize winner. Go figure.  Hope Steve Brown and others are caught.

Did yoy try to cash the check?

what happens when you cash the check????????!!!!

I got the letter from G&F Financial Group.  The number I got is 1-778-885-8755.  I would not recomend cashing this or any outher check you receive unsalisited in the mail.

I also received a check and called Steve, he told me to deposit the check and call him the next day. I knew something just didn't feel right, so I went on line to see if I could find any info on Amercian Family Publishing Sweepstakes Drawing. And thank God I found all the other responses from the site. I was actually thinking of depositing the check and calling him to see what's next. I figured he would ask me to send some kind of certified funds - so my thoughts were to say something like " once the check clears ".

How do we get this guy out in the public eye - for what it is A SCAM. You know what is wrong with people, the world is falling apart and this guys is trying to steal from others.