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    Lu Lu Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 12, 2007, 03:06 PM
    Recv. Check in the mail for publishers clearing house
    Today I recv. A check in the mail with a letter claiming I have won $25,000 from my online app to Publishers Clearing house. The check is real (not a fake) and I did fill out a application online for Publishers Clearing House about 2 months ago. I've been reading about these scams on the internet, but I DID fill out a sweepstakes form for publishers clearing house. The check is from Santa Barbara Bank and Trust for $975.00 for a insurance processing fee under the "Endorcement Act"(? ) Any suggestions on how to find out this is for real?
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    Mar 12, 2007, 03:10 PM
    Bank it and don't spend any of it for at least 3 months to ensure it is real.
    If after this time it clears and is accessible then move it to a saving account and leave it for a further 6 months at least.

    Least if it is fake you will be able to pay it back and keep any interest earned ;)

    IGNORE EVERYTHING I HAVE JUST WRITTEN.

    This is a total scam.
    DON'T bank the cheque at all!!

    This is basically money laundering with fraudulantly acquired cheques.
    I bet the instructions go something like this.
    1/ Bank enclosed cheque and send money to some dodgey address.
    2/Once received the "Prize" will be released to you.


    Yeah right !
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