I got the same letter. Has anyone actually cashed this or tried? I could desperately use this money and if this is a scam (which I believe it is), it is EXTREMELY un-cool thing to do and whoever is behind it needs to be delt with properly. In a permanant way if you know what I mean.
I got the same letter. Has anyone actually cashed this or tried? I could desperately use this money and if this is a scam (which I believe it is), it is EXTREMELY un-cool thing to do and whoever is behind it needs to be delt with properly. In a permanant way if you know what I mean.
THERE IS A TEST YOU CAN TAKE, BUT TO MAKE IT SIMPLE, DOES THE NOTICE AND CHECK STATE THAT THE SMALLER AMOUNT IS TO PAY TAXES ECT... IF SO THE CHECK IS FRAUDULENT AND THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO SCAM YOU OUT OF THOUSANDS.
GRANT CHECKS AND WINNINGS ARE ALWAYS SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL. AND ALL TAXES ARE PAID BY THE RECIPIENT OF THE GRANT/WINNINGS NOT BY THE SENDER.
BEST WISHES PEGGY
Peggy, the letter itself gives you three options to A: take a small portion of the winnings to pay for taxes/fees & receive 33k, B: opt out of taking check and paying taxes/fee yourself & receive lump sum of 37k, or option C: opt out completely and give winnings to charity. I have opened a citibank bank account, and deposited the check. I have kept that account and my regular bank account seperate so they cant get my personal money. Right now I am waiting for the check to clear to cover my butt, then if it does Im gonna send them their money and keep the rest. So even if the check doesnt clear Im not out anything. So I will kep everyone updated as to if you guys all missed out on big money or if I myself and being scammed too......so long for now.