Interac Universal?

Question

I also have recieved a letter stating that I am one out of 21 ppl that have one a lump sum of $120,000.00. They enclosed a check of $3,260.00. I deposited this amount into my account today, and we will see if it clears. I called Interac Email Transfer, and told them that "Interac Universal is using their name for this promotion, and they were not aware of this. They are in the process of putting this information in their fraud department. Be aware, that if you have recieved a letter stating that you have won a large amount of money - without your involvment - then this is too good to be true. Once a check like this is cleared the sender of this check will get a reciept showing that it has cleared with your bank account information. Now, they have access to your account (Be careful), if you have already deposited this check, and it has cleared with no problems, my suggestion is take the money out of your account, close the account, and open a new account. BE AWARE, AND CAREFUL!

Answer 1

I also received a check in the mail today for $3,255.80.  It was issued on Union Bank of California, Gardenia, CA.  Company was Sysmex Reagents of America of 10716 REagan St., Los Alamitos, CA.  My check came with a letter stating it was for all bank card holders in North America.  The check I received was called a "sponsor's check" to assist me with finance of my clearance fees of $3,050.00; however I would receive $1290,000.00 minus $3,960.00 (3.3% Sponsor's Commission).  The letter also stated tha t due to fraudulent claims, they strongly advise me to keep this winning highly confidential as part of their Security protocol.  My claim agent is Jennifer Ray of Omega Financial Management at 112 Dawson Blvd., Ste. 305, Halifax, NS, an accredited agency to Interac Universal at 1-902-412-1521.  They could not even spell some of the words right.

Answer 2

I also received the check today and I 'll make a deposit tomorrow to see what will happen. I had to admit that I was very excited once I got the check and letter stating that I have won $120k :). However, as I searched through information, this is totally a scam. My suggestion is that cash the check and wait until it's clear for 1 month. That way you don't have to expose your account information. But be ready to have cash in hand to give back to the bank.. ha.

Answer 3

I too have just received a check in the amount of $3,260.29. My Claim Agent is Monica Walker of Halifax, NS. Sure could have used the $116,000 they said I've won. Well, at least I'm going to warn my friends and associates tomorrow. My big question is why haven't these people been caught yet? I will contact the FBI also.

Answer 4

I also received a check today stating that I am 1 of 21 winners. My check was for $3.255.80, with a lump sum of $120,000.00. I have not made a deposit as of yet but I did call the bank in Gardena, Ca. and was told, they did not think that it was one of their checks. They would  like me to fax a copy of the check to them. My contact person was Jennifer, who got a little shaken when I made a second call and questioned another part of there letter. She tried to hurry me off the phone. I also thought it to be a little odd that it stated not to mention this check to anyone for security protocol. Tomorrow I intend to contact the proper authorities and my bank about this. I'd like to know if anything becomes of this, so everyone please do a follow up, and be careful.

One last thing, Since the Ca. bank would like me to fax them the check, I made a copy with a color copier. If you you look closely there are water markings on the check stating VOID. I notice holding the original up to the light it is not visible. Heads Up!!!

Answer 5

I  also received a letter and a check with exactly the same information.   The check appears to be  legitimate however the grammar and spelling in the letter are not something that you would expect from a legitimate company. Also, if this were an actual prize, why would they cut a small check, have you keep a small portion and then send the majority to a "North American Agent".  It absolutely makes no sense.  Do they think us to be idiots?? I live in Idaho and I'm contacting the attorney general's office to investigate. I recommend that you do the same in the state that you live.

Answer 6

I have also just received a check and letter from ATM Mega Bonanza.  First of all, there is no number for the bank, I checked out the BGI Worldwide Logistics company and it is a trucking company.  The lady on the phone (Nancy Jones) told me that is was a bonds company.  LIE!!  I told them I was just going to cash the check and not deposit anything.  They would not give me numbers to any of the companys and got very upset when I kept asking questions.  And, I to noticed that alot of the words were not spelled right.  I thought about just cashing the check and not depositing anything.  Does this sound like a good idea.  Someone please let me know.

Answer 7

I too just recieved a check and immediately contacted the bank in Ca. I have not heard from them but I was recently a victim of another internet fraud scam and am working with the FBI in that matter. I got suspicious about mine befcause it tells me I won by using my Bank Card over the net..Well I don't have a bank card so I knew that was a lie....."BEWARE FOLKS"....these people will do anything to get YOUR MONEY!!!!!!

Answer 8

I just got a check and letter in the mail. Similar to that you have described. I called the number and it was an answering machine so I left a message. I haven't deposited the check yet. What happened with your chek, did it clear?