6478364806

got the same thing july 4th. but the number for Mr. Benson Raymond 647-867-3037,a check from a bank in austin,tx

Just recieved a check from KWH PIPE in the amount of $4550.00 from Wells Fargo Bank
and they wanted me to also send them $2995.00 for taxes on Western Union...........If your gut tells you something is not right..... believe it, and thank God for the internet!-------DGV TX

I just got the same check--same amount. They are not very original.

Thank you for the information about the letter you received from Xpress Cash. I also received letter with the same information about the scam. Thank you again for posting your information about the letter. I will burn the $3980 check. This is not my financial blessing from God but I am still praying.

I just got the EXACT same letter. I called Amegy Bank of Texas, the bank the check is drawn from, and they said the account had been flagged for fraudelent activity.

I got the same thing yesterday 8/17

Just got the infamous letter with the check for $3980 with taxes of $2980 due via Western Union. I guess they think I am stupid! Taxes on $125,000 are considerably more than $2980. My check was also drawn on Amegy Bank Of Texas. Sure hope my state Attorney General enjoys his upcoming mail delivery!

RE: XPRESS-CASH Consultants 860 Wilson Avenue London, ONT L4L 3A7 Phone 1-647-867-3037.
You told me, "Don't call here no more."  You can run but you can not hide. Guess who I (we) am/are???

XPRESS-CASH Consultants 860 Wilson Ave  London, ONT L4L 3A7  1-647-867-3037
You recently informed me via telephone "Don't call here no more."  You can run but you can not hide! Guess who I/we are???

Giving The Bounce To Counterfeit Check Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/articles/naps29.pdf

NAPS)—A new scam is swindling consumers: checks that seem legitimate to both bank employees and consumers, but that are counterfeit and leave unsuspecting consumers footingthe bill.

The Federal Trade Commission has a new brochure, “Giving the Bounce to Counterfeit Check Scams,” which explains common angles used in these scams, the responsibilities of banks and consumers when it comes to counterfeit checks, and advice on how to avoid them.

While the angles used by scam artists may vary, the basics of the counterfeit check scam remain the same.

The consumer receives a generous check with an explanation that he or she has just won an award, a prize, a lottery or some other windfall.

The consumer is instructed to deposit the check and wire a portion back to pay fees, taxes or the like. The consumer deposits the check, the bank credits the funds to the consumer’s account and the consumer wires the money to the sender.

Some time later, both the bank and the consumer learn the check was bogus. Unfortunately, the consumer is out of luck: The money that was wired can’t be retrieved and, by law, the consumer is responsible for the deposited check—even though he or she didn’t know it was fake.

The FTC advises consumers not to rely on funds from checks unless they know and trust the person who gave them the checkor, better yet, until the bank confirms that the check has cleared.

Other tips:

• Throw away any offer that asks you to pay for a prize or a
gift. If it’s free or a gift, you shouldn’t pay for it.

• Resist the urge to enter foreign lotteries. It’s illegal to play a foreign lottery through the mail or the telephone, and most foreign lottery solicitations are phony.

• Know who you’re dealing with and never wire money to strangers.

• If you’re selling something, don’t accept a check for more than the selling price, no matter how tempting the offer or how convincingthe story. Ask the buyer to write the check for the correct amount. If the buyer refuses to send the correct amount, return the check. Don’t send the merchandise.

• If you accept payment by check, ask for a check drawn on a local bank or a bank with a local branch. That way, you can make a personal visit to make sure the check is valid.

• If the buyer insists that you wire back funds, end the transaction immediately.

• Resist any pressure to “act now.” If the buyer’s offer is good now, it should be good after the check clears.

To file a complaint and for more information, visit www.ftc.gov.

Giving The Bounce To Counterfeit Check Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/articles/naps29.pdf

NAPS)—A new scam is swindling consumers: checks that seem legitimate to both bank employees and consumers, but that are counterfeit and leave unsuspecting consumers footingthe bill.

The Federal Trade Commission has a new brochure, “Giving the Bounce to Counterfeit Check Scams,” which explains common angles used in these scams, the responsibilities of banks and consumers when it comes to counterfeit checks, and advice on how to avoid them.

While the angles used by scam artists may vary, the basics of the counterfeit check scam remain the same.

The consumer receives a generous check with an explanation that he or she has just won an award, a prize, a lottery or some other windfall.

The consumer is instructed to deposit the check and wire a portion back to pay fees, taxes or the like. The consumer deposits the check, the bank credits the funds to the consumer’s account and the consumer wires the money to the sender.

Some time later, both the bank and the consumer learn the check was bogus. Unfortunately, the consumer is out of luck: The money that was wired can’t be retrieved and, by law, the consumer is responsible for the deposited check—even though he or she didn’t know it was fake.

The FTC advises consumers not to rely on funds from checks unless they know and trust the person who gave them the checkor, better yet, until the bank confirms that the check has cleared.

Other tips:

• Throw away any offer that asks you to pay for a prize or a
gift. If it’s free or a gift, you shouldn’t pay for it.

• Resist the urge to enter foreign lotteries. It’s illegal to play a foreign lottery through the mail or the telephone, and most foreign lottery solicitations are phony.

• Know who you’re dealing with and never wire money to strangers.

• If you’re selling something, don’t accept a check for more than the selling price, no matter how tempting the offer or how convincingthe story. Ask the buyer to write the check for the correct amount. If the buyer refuses to send the correct amount, return the check. Don’t send the merchandise.

• If you accept payment by check, ask for a check drawn on a local bank or a bank with a local branch. That way, you can make a personal visit to make sure the check is valid.

• If the buyer insists that you wire back funds, end the transaction immediately.

• Resist any pressure to “act now.” If the buyer’s offer is good now, it should be good after the check clears.

To file a complaint and for more information, visit www.ftc.gov.

No Legitimate Sweepstakes or Lottery will send YOU a check just to have you WIRE MOST it back to them - yes they claim it is going to someone else - who is part of the SCAM!  

If there was a legal requirement for the money - they would DEDUCT it from your winnings and not go through the hassle of sending checks and wire transfers.

No Legitimate sweepstakes or lottery will ever CLAIM you have to send them any money at all to receive your prize.  IF you have to pay to recieve it - ITS A SCAM

RED FLAGS -
1. THE CHECK ITSELF
2. THE REQUIREMENT TO WIRE THE FUNDS TO A 3RD A PARTY

sent me a check for 3.980.00 said it would pay the tax on my prize do people really fall for this

I just got one of those letters as well on 8/23.  I supposedly won $125,000 in a drawing July 6th.  Mr. Benson Raymond has a different phone number then the ones I've seen posted.  Wanted $2,980 in taxes paid through Western Union.  The Company on the letter is Xpress-Cash Consultants in Canada, but the company on the check is Agrium Advanced Technologies.  The bank is The Bank of Nova Scotia in New York.  These people should be ashamed!  This letter and check didn't seem right and I'm glad I found this website to confirm my suspicions.

Wow, I JUST recieved a check from XPRESS CASH Consultants 860 Wilson Ave, London, ONT for $3980.00...Didn't trust the letter or check... Check was from Agrium Advanced Technologies... looked them up, they are a retail supplier of agricultural products. My dad always said, "If it is too good to be true; it usually isn't.

my father got this letter also!

Received the same check for $3980.00 from Agrium Advanced Technologies drawn on The Bank of Novia Scotia NY, NY.

Asking for $2980.00 to be wired back.  

First of all, the words are misspelled on the letter.  The presidents last name isn't even capitalized.   There are grammar errors all over the place on the letter.  Even the street name for where the Bank is located on the check itself is not capitalized.  The whole thing is a mess and screams scam!

got mine today, $3980, Dynamic Manufacturing, INC., Republic Bank - Chicago, Ill.
Think I'll just endorse it and mail it to one of those other creeps that call daily for a donation to the "charity of the week".

Called Dynamic, they were furious and have gotten several calls today. They asked me to scan and send copy of check and letter as they are compiling them for the Federal AG's office.
I recommend you call "whomever" the check is drawn on to ensure they are aware that they are victim as well.

Got the same ck in the mail last week but I told my wife "no free lunches in America"  this must be a scam!!!! To easy to win $125,000.00.  Checked the internet and BINGO!!!!! scam, scam, scam.
Mr Kennedy Nelson get real job@#$%^&*(!@#$%^!!!!!