COAST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, 1330 LONSDALE STREET, LOS ANGELES, 90015;
,I received a letter notifying me I had won a sweepstakes award for $245,000, plus a check for $3850, which it instructs me to deposit and then send them $3500 to pay a processing fee so they can arrange a courier for the balance of the award payment.  I was to call Allen Johnson at 1-(778) 387-5904 an he was to start 'claims processing'.  I called and spoke to someone who said his name was Allen Johnson, which I doubt, and referred to the letter and a person named Paul Morgan, also mentioned in the notice. I started to ask questions about this situation, 'Allen' became very rude, indignant, and cut me off on the phone complaining that he had decided he didn't want to answer questions - I was to simply do what the letter said.  I waited a few minutes, called back, Allen hung up on me again saying he would cancel the check because 'I didn't deserve it'.  Very unethical, fraudulent, and deceptive to the point of criminally suspicious. Also quite frustrating. Where is a government watchdog when needed?

The following has "fraud"  written all over it...I just received a piece of mail from the following:COAST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES1330 Lonsdale St.Los Angeles, CA 90015The letter tells me  I've won $245 million in a sweepstakes I can't even remember entering(USA Mega).   In order to collect my winnings, I'll first have to submit  a processing fee of $3,500.00The name Paul Morgan is mentioned as "Promotion Manager."   My claims agent is listed as Allen Johnson@(778) 387-2961.

Yes it is very frustrating that's why we all need to better educate ourselves so as not to let these criminals take our hard earned money. My father received the exact same letter and thankfully showed it to me. Even before I opened it I knew something was not right. The envelope had no return address on it and the stamp was from Ireland .First clue was that he did not enter an international sweepstakes (it is also illegal to do so). Then they want you to pay a processing fee of $3,500 (hello?) You never have to pay anything if you win a legitimate sweepstakes .No one would send you a check first without having you fill out an affidavit. And yes make sure you do "not act on this notice" Sure so no one will know they are trying to scam you? The agent's (crooks') number is a canadian one(probably a disposable,untracable number) These people ARE criminals and should be locked up but unfortunately it's almost impossible to do.

The following has "fraud" ?written all over it...I just received a piece of mail from the following:COAST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES1330 Lonsdale St.Los Angeles, CA 90015The letter tells me  I've won $245 million in a sweepstakes I can't even remember entering(USA Mega).   In order to collect my winnings, I'll first have to submit  a processing fee of $3,500.00The name Paul Morgan is mentioned as "Promotion Manager."   My claims agent is listed as Allen Johnson@(778) 387-2961.

I received a notice and a check from Shaw Financial Incorporated saying "We are pleased to bring this official notice which confirms that you are a 2nd prize winner in the second category of the USA Departmental Stores Sweepstake Lottery held on July 20th, 2012."  The serial number 3549 attached to your name matched the first lucky winners and you subsequently won US$245,685.00. PROCESSING FEE: $3940.00 US DOLLARS. Shaw Financial Incorporated has been assigned by the sweepstake organization to inform all winners and pay them off their money.  The Enclosed is a check in the amount US$4,685.00 which has been deducted from your total winning to help you pay for the processing fee. And it stated "Please do not act on this notice until you contact your claim agent to avoid cases of misappropriation and mishandling of prize monies."  WHEN I RECEIVED THAT NOTICE WITH A CHECK MADE OUT IN MY NAME IN THE AMOUNT $4,685.00 I KNEW IT CAME FROM A SCAMMER!!  I WROTE SHAW FINANCIAL INCORPORATED A LETTER TO INFORM THEM THE NOTICE AND CHECK THEY SENT ME HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE PROPER AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE.

Did you send processing fee,if so what happened? ? email me at mphelps9 @ live.com