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I recieved a Winning Final Notification from this company stating that I had won a shoppers sweepstakes held on March 13, 2oo9 in the 2nd category. I received a check for the amount of 4, 995.00 the sole purpose of the check is for the payment of applicable Government Taxes on my big winnings of 250, 000.00 us dollars. The tax amount is 2, 995.00 I am to send them by moneygram or western union. when the winning is processed, I will receive my final check in the amount of 245.007.00 this amount will be delivered by FedEx. When I called the bank about this check they told me not to cash it because it is a fraud. They are working on trying to get it stopped

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LGRIGGS
Springfield, US
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Jun 23, 2009 11:10 am EDT

I received the same letter and hope this stops before someone actually falls for it.

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mmrash
Rutherfordton, US
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Jun 30, 2009 11:16 am EDT

I ALMOST FALL FOR IT, IF IT WASN'T FROM MY HUSBAND IM SCREWD, CALL THE NUMBER THE GUY FROM THE OTHER LINE CANT EVEN SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH ASK ME TO GO THE BANK DEPOSIT THE MONEY BUT MY HUBBY WANT ME HAVE IT CHECK FIRST BEFORE I GO AND DEPOSIT I KNOW IT SOUNDS SO STUPID THAT I WENT AND DO IT, BUT REALLY THE CHECK WAS 100% REAL WENT TO THE BANK ASK THEM TO CHECK IF ITS REAL AND THE BANK EMPLOYEE DID SOME CALL TO THE BANK COMERIC BANK IN DITRIOT AND I WAS IN WACOVIA BANK AT THAT TIME AND FOUND OUT IT COUNTERFEIT CHECK, WOW I CANT BELIEVE THIS SCAMBASTERS IS DOING THIS . AND YES THE LETTER CAME FROM CANADA, WELL THATS MY STORY.

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mmrash
Rutherfordton, US
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Jun 30, 2009 11:32 am EDT

i almost fall for for it, if it was from my hubby im screwed by now call the number and the guy on the other sound alittle off and he want me to go to the bank deposit the money and ask me to call him back right away i know it sounds stupid but i went to the bank but ask them to check if its real the check was from comeric bank in ditriot and i was in wacovia bank at that time the employee did make some phone call from the bank and im telling you they cant even tell that it was counterfeit cause it looks so real, and ofcourse it was fake .WOW AMZING HOW THIS SCAMBASTERS IS DOING THIS, and yes the letter came from CANADA. ok thats my story.

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ANGELIAs69
weir, US
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Aug 12, 2009 5:26 pm EDT

yes i recieved one as well today...when i called they were just going on about how i need to deposit it so that i can send them some money for the taxes on it by western union or money gram? yeh ... i called again after reading all the scam alerts asout it just to see what they would say this time... they said the same thing and when i started to ask questions they wereupset & hung up on me...YEH ITS A SCAM .. I FILED A REPORT CLAIM WITH THE BBB' & [redacted]S AS WELL...SO IF WE ALL KEEP ON REPORTING IT, THEN MAYBE WE CAN S T O P THESE IDIOTS befor they do scam someone out of thousands... BEWARE IT IS A SCAMMMMMMM! DO NOT CASH OR DEPOSIT CHECK...AND DO NOT SEND MONEY TO THEM...

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Bobby Boston
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Nov 24, 2009 8:29 pm EST

I received a check for the sum of $4, 996.00 in a letter from a company called Tectran Mfg. Inc. located in Downsview, Onterio. It gave claim numbers and instructed me to call a Nicole Anderson whom I assumed to be the claim agent before I cashed the check. She instructed me to deposit the check into my bank account and withdraw the sum of $2, 997.00 and send it to a Grant Cooper in Ottawua, Canada. She said that when he received the Moneygram or Western Union payment that I would receive a final check in the amount of $120, 00.00 US dollars to be delivered by FedEx. All the information on the check such as bank and company details checked out with what I found online. At first glance, it looks legitimate but I was unable to get first hand info from the bank.

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pillo G
US
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Jan 26, 2010 6:33 pm EST

well I recive this letter today and i hope that this will help any oragainzation that want to but the people in jail

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KENNETH KEEDY
louisville, US
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Apr 05, 2011 2:58 am EDT
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Kenneth Louisville Ky
I received a letter from FUCHUR VIEW TRUST INC . CLAIM FOR 250.000 US DOLLARS. For DE-LOTTO SWITZERLAND SWEEPSTAKES. I received a check draw CHASE CASHIER'S CHECK for $4995.00 Columbus OH.
HOPE THEY CATCH WHO IS DOING IT.

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remote
eu, US
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Apr 12, 2011 5:55 pm EDT
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Received my check from FUCHUR VIEW TRUST INC. today. Called the bank it was sent from and was told that it was not a real account with them. They informed me that they are working with the federal government and to sent it to them so that their risk management department would have the evidence. I also notified the FBI and the US postal service. The US postal service stated that I needed to send it to their fraud department and is even sending me the form to file. The US postal number for fraud is [protected]. Don't fall for this scam.

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TiskTisk4321
Cleveland, US
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Apr 19, 2011 2:09 am EDT

We received the check today. My dad asked me what I thought about it, I said Dad... you are getting scammed! I told my dad read the name "FUCHUR VIEW TRUST, INC." Then I told him to read it again but break it down and read it slowly " FUCH UR VIEW" he started laughing! If you didnt get it- FUC* YOUR VIEW. He was still excited and then thought well if it is a scam then even if I send 1, 995. then I will still get like 3, 000. I told him NO!
Thanks Remote for the number for Fraud Dept. We will be calling tomorrow.

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Matthis
Hammond, US
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Apr 21, 2011 6:22 pm EDT

The check does look legimate however, what I find interesting is that no expiration date is printed on the check. According to letter the POC is Dean Ash (Agent) phone number [protected]. I asked this person to correspond via email and to send verification of his company. He has failed to do so! I found all this to be rather questionable. To all who have recieved this check and supporting letter, please email me with any developement or up dates.

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Chicago, US
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Apr 26, 2011 5:05 pm EDT
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I knew that is was fraud but I call anyway to lesson to the story. Same thing as all the others but I think that I have traced the story because some one else tried to send me a check to work for Walmart (long story) involving also a check delivered by special mail. I sent the check back to the supposed Credit Union, you know that it was also a fraud.

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wickedd_woman
Emporia, US
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Apr 28, 2011 7:48 am EDT

Well it has been awhile since anyone has posted on this web-page. It is 2011 & I just got my big 4999.00 Check from, FUCHUR VIEW TRUST INC & todays Date is 4/28/2011. Loved the wa "TiskTisk4321 y" put it. hahahahaha right on, "eyes popin out" & then I strated crackin up when, my husband said it was "Real"! U made thay explination EZ! Well gang, their still at it!

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Charlie
Silver Spring, US
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Apr 28, 2011 3:13 pm EDT

WELL I HAVE RECEIVED THE SAME CHECK FROM FUCHUR VIEW TRUST INC. THE AMOUNT OF $4, 995.00 ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO 4/28/2011. I WONDER IF I CAN CASH IT !

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ANGLY
Modesto, US
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May 06, 2011 8:02 pm EDT

WELL I HAVE RECEIVED THE SAME CHECK FROM CONTANT CONTACT THE AMOUNT OF $3, 980.00 ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO 5/02/11. BULL SHIET THE GUY WAS A ###! HE KEEP TELLING TO GO AND DEPOSIT THE CHECK AND TO CALL HEM BACK! I TOLD HEM I WAS GOING TO TALK TO MY LAWYER... HE KEEP TELLING YOU GO AND DEPOSIT THE CHECK AND CALL ME BACK! AND HUNG UP ON ME...

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pinkteddybear1
New City, US
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May 08, 2011 12:17 am EDT
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Received the same check in the mail from Fuchur View Trust INC., for $4, 995.00. And was told to send $1, 995.00. Almost feel for it if I hadn't searched the internet and found your posts about it.

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Johnny Blair
US
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May 13, 2011 6:13 am EDT

Umm. I also got a check today saying it has $3, 885.00 I thought to myself "wow, free money?" i checked the card and kept reading. Says the card came from International Claim Department on 700 University Road. It also said I had to pay the government fee, which was $2985.00. I actually thought i won money for the first time. But then I called the guy on the phone number [protected], he didnt even have an english accent. So that kinda caught my attention. He kept asking me for my claim number, i didn't really understand so i kept asking "what?" and he got mad and put me on hold for like 10 minutes. I will soon be reporting this person for his ###ed actions and failing actions as a human.

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T woods
Jacksonville, US
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Jun 29, 2011 3:47 pm EDT

I received a cashier's check in the amount of $4, 975.00 supposedly from Bank of America. I immediately realized that the BOA logo was not right as it was black not in color. I am sure this has caused a lot of problems for Bank of America. The check is dated 6/22/11 and has an international phone number to call prior to depositing the check. It is for being a winner of the "DE-LOTTO SWITZERLAND SWEEPSTAKES". Needless to say I have never entered any sweepstakes like this and am totally surprised at the gall of these scammers. This came in the U.S. mail so be aware!

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LUCIHELMS
Geneva, US
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Aug 16, 2011 9:06 pm EDT

I got a letter in the mail tellin me i won the same amount of money that everyone else on the post has commented about.I got smart and called my bank and a lawyer too speak about the authentic water marks on the check or like they spelled it( cheque)
I knew it was fake when the man hung the phone up on me it was a international call thank god i hane unlimited calli over seas [protected] if this is the number on your refural dont call it this is a scam i am pissed but i was smarter than some and i hope people will read this ask a loan officer and get a lawyer be fore you take any other action if it sounds to good to be true it usually is this came air mail from LONDON SOUTH MAIL CENTRE BE VERY CAUTIOUS

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Rhonda Young
Hesperia, US
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Aug 24, 2011 5:00 am EDT

SKYLINC INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Yes, they sent me a letter saying I won 250, 000.00 and congratulations, they even sent me a partical check of 4, 975.00, which is a part payment of my winnings, The sole purpose of this check is to enable me to pay ofr the applicable GOVERNMENT TAXES AND INSURANCE on my big winning, which is require to pay a total SUM OF $1, 997.00 directly to the tax agent that they will assign to you. Yes. the check looks real, but they due not want you to cash it until the 1, 997.00 is paid, and if you do cash it, you will have nothing left in your account. This is a FRAUD, Counterfit check. It will bounce. Watch out for David Shawn AND Mrs Jacqueline Ryback, they will take ALL your money @ SKYLINC INTERNATIONAL GROUP in LONDON. Send by AIR MAIL

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fred billingsley
Los Angeles, US
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Aug 30, 2011 2:20 am EDT

Yes, you guys are right, it is a fraud. If it sounds too good to be true, it's not real.

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susie g
US
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Aug 30, 2011 3:01 am EDT

my husband also received the same letter on 8/20/11. the letter came with a cashier check for the amount of 4975.00.they said to deposit it in my account and then send 1997.00 to my agent for government taxes and insurance.by the way his name is david shawn. and the letter was signed by a mrs.jacqueline ryback(promotion manager). i never even went to the bank. i just typed in the company name and here iam. got all my questions answered here. by the way i still have the cashier check. wish somebody would do something about these crooks.

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Marsha J.
Monticello, US
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Sep 29, 2011 5:45 am EDT

My name is Marsha, from FLORIDA. You all are so right, this is a scam, I received a letter stating that I am one the second category winners of the money SUPER SEVEN CONTEST held on the 3rd of January 2011. Enclosed was check of $3, 885.00 which was deducted from my winnings (ha-Ha). it was the sole purpose of my FIRST CHECK for the payment for GOVENMENT TAXES, I called a TOM GEORGE, my claim Agent he told me yes it was a real check, he kept assistanting to diposted the check and withdraw 1, 885.00 and to send by WESTERN UNION to MS. CANDY JONES, 345 WEST MINSTER AVE., LONDON, UK N6C4V3, Tom # [protected], I was advised by my bank the check was return for insuffiunct fund, now I have A bank charge. Please lets spread the word. Let lock them up and throw away the keys.

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Apr 11, 2012 9:54 am EDT
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gagn 2012/04/11 .mbile.sms+[protected] . moulay1968@gmail.com

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Sceptical Sue
US
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Sep 04, 2012 4:25 pm EDT

Skeptical Sue writes, I received a letter on and called on 8/24 and another one on 9/4 with a check in the amount of $4995.00. I called and asked what to do and they told me to deposit it, I asked a simple question, why didn't you already take out your TAXES and fees according to the 1st letter and send my my winnings? The person Terry Brooks seemed a little frustrated with me and said just deposit the check. Sandra Freeman, Abi Cundel and Pamela Winterburn are all listed on the check from First Midwest Bank. I want to deposit it in a new account and not send anything to them. If its real I would sit on it for at least 60 days to be sure and then I would close the account. If its not then no love lost but they wont get a dime from me either way! People work to hard in this country to be scammed by Apex Finance Lotto and Sweepstakes Claim Department and the International Claim Department (London and Manchester UK) with a office in North America, Buffalo New York. I am going to sit on this check as a reminder that SCAMS do exist, and if they send me another letter to follow up then I will report them for sure. Seems like enough people have already reported the scam to the FEDs.

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RFZ56
US
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Sep 11, 2016 12:54 am EDT

iDREAMS TRUST INC.
INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
90 Houghton Street London

I received an Official Check in the amount of $4, 995.00 from First South Bank yesterday September 10, 2016. I talked to Peter Ack; the prize director representing the iDreams Trust, Claim Department and told me to deposit the check on my checking account. I Google the company and also Mr. Peter Ack and found nothing. I found this complaints board. I will notify the FBI and also the postal service about this FRAUD. Folks, we have to stop these criminals and put them where they belong...

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Jennifer Guercio
US
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Nov 07, 2016 6:17 pm EST

I received a letter stating that I had one 189, 000.00 dollars for a sweepstakes I entered at Walmart/Home Depot. I also received a check in the mail today for 4925.00 and it stated do not cash until you contact us. Well after reading the above statements it will be shredded. The company is AIR DREAMS TRUST 90 Houghton Street London. So glad I saw the other statements. This needs to be stopped and I to am reporting it to the FBI.

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tay brown
US
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Dec 29, 2016 5:52 pm EST

I have the same latter 12-29-16 I never did anything with the check iam glad I looked here this need to stop

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