Just to be sure I was on the right track and not trashing a legitimate company, I called the bank in Malvern, PA. It is a fraudulent check!! They said it has been going on for months. So beware and do not attempt to deposit or cash these funds because they do not exist!! I believe that these people, McWashington and Urbani, count on you paying the $3,900 before you discover you have been shafted on the $4,400 check. Plus when you call the "claims agent" you are most likely giving credit card, debit card or banking information that they can use to defraud you further. SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!
I received a letter from "Consumer Promotion" 1300 Queen St, Suite 205, Ottawa Ontario KIP IJ9. From Mary McWashington. I am supposed to contact Mr. Nelson Urbani (claims agent). Has a check enclosed for $4,400 (written from First Priority Bank-2 West Liberty Blvd Suite 104- Malvern, PA 19355. Remitter: Shopping Jobs. These funds are "placed on hold". Letter states: writing to inform and congratulate you on your lucky winning of $13,000 and a complimentary 3 day 2 night all-inclusive cruise for two to Bahamas. You will be cruising from Florida aboard Imperial Majesty Cruise line flagship, the MV Regal Empress. This must be coming to you as a surprise. This program is designed to encourage Credit Card, Debit Card, and Email Money Transfer Usages in the Continental North America, since this is a very safe way of doing transactions. ...
It goes on further to say: A sponsor's check of $4,400 is enclosed to assist you in paying the regulated withholding tax of 30% $3,900. Your final payment will be the total winning sum minus the enclosed check, and this will be paid to you as soon as we receive the confirmation of the tax payment.
Note that this letter has a different phone number than others from these people, but same names and looks like a variation on the scam. This number is 613-265-8221. Needless to say, I am not attempting to cash it, nor am I contacting the company. Why provide them with more information?
Just to be sure I was on the right track and not trashing a legitimate company, I called the bank in Malvern, PA. It is a fraudulent check!! They said it has been going on for months. So beware and do not attempt to deposit or cash these funds because they do not exist!! I believe that these people, McWashington and Urbani, count on you paying the $3,900 before you discover you have been shafted on the $4,400 check. Plus when you call the "claims agent" you are most likely giving credit card, debit card or banking information that they can use to defraud you further. SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!