Here's another one ,Sept.6,2012, I had a feeling this was a scam,like all , same number to call , no answer,My Tax Agent ;Anne Jones 100 Charles Street,Balitmore, Md 21201, I'm glad I came upon this page I now feel better about my decision not to further persue this. How Sad
Got a final claim notification for winning a sweepstakes. This is the only phone number on it. When I goggled Michelle Stafford's name, she came up on another link to this site about a scam. Some other names on the letter are Keith Otis who is claim agent to be contacted and Wendy Larson tax agent. The letter head is AMEX FINANCIAL SERVICES 4840 Cactus Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89141. What is the scam?
Come on people, the scam is simple, you put the check in your bank, send the tax collector the $2000. The check bounces, you are out the money from the check, plus the money you send to the "tax collector" and your bank charges you for the bad check you cashed, total over $6000... YOU LOSE! We have to stop these people from taking advantage of those that are hoping its all real.
Thanks for the reply. Was not going to pursue it. Was not even on original stationary. It was a copy. I agree, but how do we stop them other than not falling for it?