Rec'd ltr & $2950 ck stating I have won $50K fm Prudential Financial NoAM Sweepstakes. Is there such a thing?

Question

Asked to call 6478367150 to confirm. Ltr states $2950 ck is to go for Insurance & Processing Fees assciated w/disbursement of funds.When called & questioned they say I was entered when I paid my bills online or by phone. Is this scam, must cash ck today or funds donated to charity.

Answer 1

SCAM SCAM SCAM

Check will eventually bounce, and no matter what, you'll get ripped.

RULE # 1; IF it SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE>.....

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Don't pay anything for a "free" gift, even "shipping and handling."

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Answer 2

So you are supposed to deposit check and then write them a check for 2950 right?  either that or the check bounces then they pick check up and get your signature and account number and then empty you out.  huh decisions decisions.  im going with first option.

Answer 3

please do not believe it that easy

Answer 4

I can only say ditto to everything Wiz said.  I'd also recommend you contact Prudential to let them know about the scam - no idea WHERE to call, but you might as well start with their customer service line - I'm sure they can route it ot the right place:

http://www.prudential.com/productsAndSer...