Anti-Scam Guide
- By Jay HS
- Published 08/4/2007
We have migrated and added a new category called the Anti-Scam Guide, which is intended to be used as a reference for some common issues related to anti-scam.
These articles will be updated periodically as and when there are new stuff. So do not expect many articles in this category unless necessary because we do not like to clog up the guide section.
A point to note is that in our articles we
write as if we are talking to you. We hope to achieve exactly that, so you are free to comment etc. We hate formal report and article writing - leave that to the office and commerical world.
About those articles...
We wished that everyone can follow safe guidelines and prevent themselves against all scams. Except when they don't.
We wished that everyone can understand what they can/must do when they have already lost your money or identity. Except when they don't.
These articles will be updated periodically as and when there are new stuff. So do not expect many articles in this category unless necessary because we do not like to clog up the guide section.
A point to note is that in our articles we
About those articles...
We wished that everyone can follow safe guidelines and prevent themselves against all scams. Except when they don't.
We wished that everyone can understand what they can/must do when they have already lost your money or identity. Except when they don't.
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6 Responses to "Anti-Scam Guide" 
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said this on 05 Aug 2007 1:45:12 PM CDT
I just received a letter from Best Way Financial Services in South Hackensack, NJ. They claim that I have won $66,0000. "All partilcipants were selected through a computerized ballot system drawn from Readers Digest, Publishers Clearing House, Online Sweepstakes, Internet gamves, etc." Enclosed was a check for $3,188.38 "to assist you in financing your international clearnace fee." They gave me a name and number to call and a claim number.
There is no such company listed in South Hackensack, NJ. Also, the envelope shows ho return address and has a stamp from Canada. The check is very real-looking, but I am postive this is a scam. I am planning to send it to the Consumer Fraud unit in my state. Any other advice? |
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said this on 05 Aug 2007 8:14:28 PM CDT
"International Clearance Fee"? Is this letter from overseas? We assess based on your description that it appears to be a scam. If you didn't participate in anything from Readers Digest, or did no subscribe at all, it is definitely a scam. We are not aware that Readers Digest offers lottery, but if you are a subscriber you can call them directly on their official phone number to check. If the scammer is local, you might consider copying the letter and Check to the police first, before sending to the Consumer Fraud Unit. They might be able to trace them if the scammers are in the same state.
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said this on 12 Aug 2007 8:34:23 AM CDT
We too have been sent a winning notice for a prize of $50000.00 ; along with an authentic looking check in the amount of $3765.00. This check is meant to be deposited into your account to pay towards taxes incurred upon your winnings; via Western Union or Moneygram. This all sent from "Precision Lotto Gaming Corp.
Sponsors: Readers Digest / Publishers Clearing House and Online Games. I was also instructed to contact Mr. Michael Cooper, my claim agent to finalize my claim. But I knew as soon as I seen that the money was to be wired to St. Virgin Islands and that, being the origin of the so called Corp. told me this was a scam. You do not have to pay taxes on your winnings in any such manner. Taxes are automatically deducted from legitimte winnings. Thank God my wife did'nt get to this before I did. She may have felt it was genuine. These scum should be skinned alive. |
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said this on 27 Aug 2007 9:26:01 AM CDT
I too have recieved this letter from Best Way Financial in South Hackensack informing me that I was the winner of $66,000 and was also given a check for $3,188.38 for "international clearance fees." Not so surprisingly, after the check bounced and my bank account became fraudulent, my so-called "agent" is suddenly unavailable. I am absolutely mortified that I actually fell for it. I should have known, but being a college student with a recently widowed parent (my sister and I quite literally live off college loans), I desperately wanted to believe that it was true. Far worse than the fact that I was humiliated and my financial difficulties cruelly mocked, I have yet another reason to lose a little faith in humanity. If anyone has more information regarding this business, please post a comment or email me. . . I intend to make sure this company get ITS just rewards, and I will **never** give up until I do.
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said this on 19 Sep 2008 2:59:06 PM CDT
I, Mary Helen, received a check from Smurfit Financials, adivision of Smurfit Stone Container Enterprises, Inc. Creve Coeur, Mo 63141.
my name was drawn from Readers Digest, Publishers Clearing House,Online Sweepstakes, Internet games. It gives a phone # to call, I did. the check is for $3,989.45. I called the agent Sean Peter or Susane Robinson, at 1-647-878-0934, they said the check was legal, the check covers both athe 3.6% administrative taxes and Clearance fees. It was drawn from Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A. Wilmington, DE., I can I find out if it really legal. |
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said this on 20 Sep 2008 10:34:06 PM CDT
Did you ever sign up for Readers digest or had any dealings with Smurfit. If not, then this funny. Who is this agent that you contacted, the one who sent you the check or Readers Digest. If you are checking with those who sent you the check, they will definitely say its legal.
We have not done any due diligence on this yet but would recommend that you check with Readers Digest on the legality of this sweepstake. They do have prizes but we are unaware of cash prizes. Be careful with this... I guess its ok to try to bank in the check since that is all you know, just don't let a single cent of yours leave your pocket because of this matter. |