Do you know whether this a scam?

Question

I have received a letter from a lottery agency that I have won a big amount. They have sent a cheque for $2800 which after I deposit with my account I have to send $1900 back to them as processing fee. I feel that there may be a scam as 1. I have not bought any lottery ticket 2. They can take $1900 stright away for the processing and send the balane. 3. There is no letter addressed to me on this except a notice I have won. Anybody had similar experience and find any scam on this issue? I appreciate your reply and advice for this. Thanks.

Answer 1

This is a scam.  If you want more evidence, go to your bank and talk to the bank manager about this.  They will fill you in on the details.

Answer 2

send me $500 i'll look into it for you

Answer 3

It's a scam. The check they sent you won't clear, and your bank will be looking at you for the amount. Meanwhile, you will have sent them a check, and you will have lost $1900.

Like you said, if there is a fee, they can take out the amount of the fee and send you the rest. If they don't want to do that, forget them.

Answer 4

I am sure you heard the saying, If it looks like a rat, and smell like a rat then it is most likely a rat. Also if it sounds to good to be true then it most likely is. The only person who is winning a lottery is the person who sent out the mailers hoping to get someone to bite and send them some free money.

I have received scams of the same nature. One even had a contact phone # and email. For the heck of it I sent an email asking why they needed my personal acct# not expecting a reply. To my surprise I received a response, but the email reply address was different and the text was full of misspellings and double lettering which means scam.

My advice is Do not It

Answer 5

It IS a scam.  Deposit the check "subject to collection."  Do NOT send any money to anyone until the check is finally paid -- which it won't be.

Answer 6

SCAM

Answer 7

This is one of the oldest scams, you end up getting screwed. Turn the check and any correspondece you received to the local authorities.

Answer 8

ITS A SCAM////

REPORT TO THE POLICE

CALL TEH FBI

CALL THE EMERGENCT HOTLINE///

ITS A CRIME

Answer 9

It's a scam dear throw it away and don't give away any personal details.

Good Luck!

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Answer 10

yes it is a scam. don't believe them...

Answer 11

Yes, it is a scam.  You send them the money and the check they gave you will bounce.  You end up out the $1,900.