Sweepstakes Scam

The following is an example of a specific scam.  Variations of companies named and amounts cited may be used.

  • Members receive a check that appears to be from Allstate Insurance Company.
  • The accompanying letter has the Allstate logo and a picture of a regional manager; when contacting Allstate, member finds that is NOT an actual Allstate employee.
  • The check amount is to "aid in the mandatory payment of Non-Canadian Residential Tax, insurance, and delivery charges pertaining to your $250,000 winning." 
  • Letter lists a claim agent and a tax agent; check is for $4,987.70 from Bank of America.
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Equal Housing LenderNational Credit Union Administration
NCUA - Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government agency. Equal Housing Lender - We do business in accordance with the Fair Housing Law and Equal Opportunity Credit Act
2410 Gaynor Ave. NW • Grand Rapids • MI
Phone (616) 784-4822
Phone (800) 962-6378
Routing 272480872

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