British Lottery Scam Continues As Consumer Help Web Offers Government Assistance

After another victim of the infamous "British Lottery" scam contacted Consumer Help Web, the advocacy company swung into action and began attempting to make contact via presumed letter drops in Canada.

At the heart of this issue was a customer who was not paid funds reportedly promised to her by this "organization".

Consumer Help Web is well acquainted with this particular series of activities and has contacted regulatory authorities to provide assistance in their quest for regulatory or potentially criminal action.

Our customer reports that she was the victim of a bait and switch scam in which monies were reportedly paid to her and she took action before the check was returned for non-sufficient funds. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common schemes known to investigators and law enforcement officials throughout North America.

If you receive notice that you've won something or just need to send funds to another address once funds are deposited in your account, don't do it! The scam is that the funds are deposited, but have not cleared. They typically are returned as having insufficient funds, but by then, the victim has already sent the actual money to the criminals.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 4:05 PM |