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Beware of a scam that claims you have to send $5 for a Research and Data fee to win $12,000,000.

It has a return address of P.O. Box 549012 Dallas, TX 75354-****

Of course there is no phone number.

They make it look real authentic, but don't be fooled, no sweepstakes will EVER make you send money for a research and data fee, what a joke. It's sad that they'd prey on people in these hard times. If you recieve this in the mail, I suggest you report it to your local Postoffice and/or the police.

Scam-companies should be stopped from stealing money from hard working people while they sit back and do nothing but laugh at us. They are criminals and should be punished to the full extent the law allows.

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

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Just got one in the mail. Umm...so fake but some people think its real.

I believe someone should call their attorney general and FBI like I'm going to do. Why has this not stopped?

Guest

I have been getting these scam notices in the mail for several months/years. Yes, they are tempting but DON'T DO IT.

They are exactly highway robbers. Have you ever heard of anyone winning $12,000,000.00???

I just got one of their notices today - when they enclose a return self addressed envelope, postage paid, I just write *** and Scam on the form, put it in their envelope - along with a lot of other junk mail I get, and seal it and send it back - they have to pay any extra postage. I do this with all my junk mail.

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Lol...this is an awesome idea. I am laughing so hard .

I just got the same letter today and I’m gonna do the same thing you did. I have a lot of junk mail for them and any other scammers out there.

Thanks for sharing and giving me the idea. It would be awesome if a lot of others see this and send them their junk mail as well.

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I just got one today as well. I am smart enough not to participate in this type of scam.

It must be something wrong with our society to let this continue. And yes, I have been receiving these for years in the mail. Funny you had a pre-paid envelope. I wish I did cause I was ready to send my unpaid bills to the creeps.

Mine was an envelope I would have to put a stamp on it. I wouldn't waste the time of day to even put a stamp on it and lick the envelope. Go your local Attorney Generals office or send a copy or scan it to the FBI. I do this everytime a fraudulent correspondence comes in the mail or phone.

Make sure to write down data and time and comments you told them. Try to get names if possible and a true address. P.O. Box's does not qualify as an address.

Check out this sites below for types of scams and then email the FBI a copy on the next site link. Copy and paste the links. Then contact your States Attorney General by searching for contact " STATE" and the Attorney General.

It should give you at least an email or phone number. https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/internet-fraud https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us

Guest

Luckily I did not fall for this scam. However I am experiencing financial difficulties and I can believe that someone could be taken in by this even if it is an obvious scam.

Some people are naive.

Out of desperation and in hope that they have won $12,000 000.00 I can see someone sending their last $5.00 to the crooks that set this up. It is discusting that scams like this occur .

Guest

I do agree n I am going to do something about it sorry for them to come to me with this trash looking to spend my hard earned money. Sorry I will stop them please believe me.

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I am sending the $5.00 money order to obtain the information of the bank/cash spots have camera transactions, Walmart cashing. I will spend the $5.00 to gain a little more evidence on these folks.

I’ll trace the money order and send that information to the FBI. Glad you all posted this experience.

Guest

I just received mine in the mail. This is a complete scam.

Please do not fall for it. I have been around for a long time, and I have seen countless of these types of scams over the years. Just remember, an official sweepstakes company will always provide a way for open communication. You should even be leary of ones that provide websites.

Websites cost a dime-a-dozen. Anybody can make a website.

There should always be a physical address and a telephone number. Even then, I would still be leery of anyone asking for money who proclaims you are the one who should be getting the money.

Guest

I just received letter today. I am suppose to send a 5 dollar processing fee to P.O.

Box 54354 Dallas, Tx 75354. Are they really seriously thinking I'm going to fall for their tricks this year. I'm not working and struggling day to day to care for my disabled husband, 4 year old and myself. Like give us a darn break.

I reside in Mississippi.

A place where jobs are hard to get and if you get one, you are treated like crap in 50% of the businesses. Where's our help on jobs from the government?

Guest

Just received their "Important Notification" regarding unclaimed $12,000,000. AND the need to send five dollars by upcoming date or forfeit.

Guest

Received notice of $12,000,000.00, and they want me to send $5.00 processing and data fee. check, cash or money order, really looks real until you see they have a fee.

Guest

Yep i just got a letter from them on the 24th and i had gotten one long time ago Iam not dum nor *** who gives away that much Cash. Its a Freakin shame to do that to people some get money once or twice a month others work They need to shut those type of Companies down But i write them and i say There are too many Scammers In the World stop sending me letters say i won this or that Who does that Really GOD Dont like a Liar if you gonna send Money Do it Dont Lie its gonna come back to you its not Fare its Wrong so i say please do not write me again if you do im gettin a lawyer And someone who dont know any better they would send a fee Thats so Crazy the way they try to get over on some People.

Guest

I received a letter today as of 02/24/2017 I really can't believe that people can be so cruel something has to be done ASAP

Guest

Yes I hv been playing the game for three months. I thought I won!! scammers

Guest

Wow just received this same letter in the mail. I see comments from 2012 on here.

It's sad these people continue to try to scam people just to make a living... Let us pray for this world

Guest

I received the same notice. I will not send them one dime.

you can not win a sweepstakes that you never applied for. These $5 will add up for them they just wait for the money to roll in and then they use your info for more fraud

Guest

What can be done to stop these people from filling our mailboxes with this scam. Juke mail.

Almost every day I get some kind if mail say I won thousands of dollars.

If they were legit I would be a millionaire.

Guest

Just received the same letter and knew right away this had to be a scam being that I have never signed up for a for anything that promised $12,000,000,00. Just wanted to post so people know this is still happening!

Reporting to my police station and post office today! I sure hope they stop these idiots!

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