California Channel snared in fake lottery scheme

Comment #6

SassysBaibeee — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:40:28 GMT

They tell you that it was random based on your email usually. I know for me, I go to alot of sites where I might enter in something, and then go from there, and not really think about it. And it's true, once you get that letter that says you're the big winner, you don't really think a whole lot more rationally. I know I already had like 3 cars picked out for the family when it said I won $300,000. They are getting more expensive those scams though.

I got a bargain, scammed for $1,900 for $30... [ More ]

Comment #5

Raven62 — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 09:33:42 GMT

Blinded by Greed

Comment #4

justxploring — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 05:44:29 GMT

People have received letters telling them they won $95,000 - and that to receive their winnings, they must first cash an enclosed check for $2,998 that appears to be from the California Channel.

I feel badly for anyone who is a victim of a scam, but I still don't know how a person can fall for something like this. I mean, if you didn't enter a contest, how can you win it

Comment #3

bellyache — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:58:04 GMT

Well new in the sense that the scammers are using a televison stations name to send out fake checks.

Comment #2

LckyLary — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:51:27 GMT

How is this method new

Comment #1

bellyache — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:23:18 GMT

These scammers are really trying to find new ways to scam people out of there money. Geez.

California Channel snared in fake lottery scheme

Lottery Post — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:54:01 GMT

The California Channel, which broadcasts Legislative meetings on cable TV, on Wednesday became the second local entity to reveal that it is the victim of the British International Lottery scam.

People have received letters telling them they won $95,000 - and that to receive their winnings, they must first cash an enclosed check for $2,998 that appears to be from the California Channel.

The check, according to the letters, will cover a tax and clearance fee that must be wired to a Canadia... [ More ]