This is a warning to anyone who might receive a letter from "Ameriprice Lottery Syndicates," "Gold Rain Financial," "Royal Trust Financial Services," or "Region Financial Services" of Las Vegas Nevada. This scam tells you that you have won a lottery amount of $250,000 and that before you receive your prize you are required to pay taxes on the winnings. The notification also includes a check (forged) to cover the taxes. If you deposit the check it will not be honored by your bank.

The telephone number originates from Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have posted a warning about this scam on their website:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/prize-prix-pitch-gagne-eng.htm

It appears that most of the targeted victims are in the United States. If you have received a letter or check from these people please:

- do not call the number listed
- do not give them any information about yourself
- do not cash the check
- contact your local FBI office and file a complaint

If enough people raise a warning about this scam to law enforcement, hopefully these scam artists will be brought to justice.