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Sweepstake Scam

The letters claim to be from lottery and sweepstake companies in Novia Scotia and Britain. They say the recipient has won a large sum of money, but in order to collect their winnings the victim must send the company a money order to cover fees and taxes.

WPD spokesperson Linda Rawley said, ”Understand that there is no easy money, there is always a catch, and in this case it is so sad because these individuals were taken advantage of.”

Authorities say if you get a letter like this in the mail do some
investigating before you send in any money and call your local law enforcement office to alert them

Sweepstake Award Check

The letter had all the earmarks of a sweepstake scam except one: There doesn’t seem to be a catch.

Last week a Paterson woman received a letter from the Bank of Montreal, along with a check for $4,700, as the first part of her “international sweeps take prize.” Yes, “sweepstake” was written as two words, the first indication that something was not legit.

Other hints appeared throughout, starting with the fact that the letter came from Canada, where many sweepstake scams originate

Publishers Clearing House Sweepstake

The $5,000 a week for life sweepstake finishes on 28th February 2007.

Residents of the US, Canada (except Quebec) and the UK are eligible to participate. US residents can enter on line by going to …

Sweepstake Entry

Be cautious of the wording of sweepstakes letters, which often give you the impression that you’ve already won something, and that you only have to send in a “donation” to collect. Remember,you don’t have to buy or pay anything to enter a sweepstakes. Don’t put personal …

Sweepstake Scam

Lottery and sweepstake fraud take several forms..