778-387-2061

The following has "fraud"  written all over it...

I just received a piece of mail from the following:

COAST CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
1330 Lonsdale St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

The 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 $3,500.00

The name Paul Morgan is mentioned as "Promotion Manager."   My claims agent is listed as Allen Johnson@1778-387-2961.

got same letter who is this company ? the check looks real . did he tell you you to deposit check?

I got the same letter with a check for $3850,00.  I called and was told to deposit check and then call back for further instructions. When I ask if I would be required to send a check foor $3500.00 to them, I was told to depsit check and call back. I asked again about sending them a check, I was hung up on.

I to recieved a letter from the same people and promotional manager. I tried calling the number but it said calling restrictions so i never talked to anyone. I know i wouldn't deposit any thing in my account maybe go try cashing the ceck @ a ceck cashing place pay the percent they charge and keep the rest of the money. Screw them out of there money

The phone number is different (1778-387-5904) but it is the same type of message.  My husband David is said to have won $245,000.00.  He was sent a check in the amount of $3,850.00 to cover the processing fee of $3,500.00.  We received this information in the mail, after not accepting calls from a 778 area code.   Paul Morgan is the promotion manager and claims agent is Allen Johnson.  
I am afraid that too many may fall for this scheme and find themselves involved in a big scam. The check is supposedly written on an account in Cincinnati, Oh.  Drop Box.

Sincerely, Louise Murguia

Received the check also all the same info as above - is any body doing anything with these people?
we report it here but is it going any farther? It makes me sick all the scams going on and we don't hear
if any body is getting arrested.

My elderly neighbor friend got the same letter from Coastcapital Financial Serviced, (which I couldn't find anywhere in the Better Business Bureau or internet), with a check for $3850, saying he had to deposit a check from MGL(USA), and then send them a check for $3500 to get his winnings of $245,000 in a sweepstakes he entered.  I looked up the cellular phone number,1788 387-5904 listed as the 'claims agent' and traced it to BC Canada. I called the bank JPMorgan Chase Bank 626-576-7081 which is listed on the check and they said that it is a fraud and a scam, they've already received several, do not deposit. Please send checks and claims letters with info to the bank at 459 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754, for assistance in their investigation.

My elderly neighbor friend got the same letter from Coastcapital Financial Serviced, (which I couldn't find anywhere in the Better Business Bureau or internet), with a check for $3850, saying he had to deposit a check from MGL(USA), and then send them a check for $3500 to get his winnings of $245,000 in a sweepstakes he entered.  I looked up the cellular phone number,1788 387-5904 listed as the 'claims agent' and traced it to BC Canada. I called the bank JPMorgan Chase Bank 626-576-7081 which is listed on the check and they said that it is a fraud and a scam, they've already received several, do not deposit. Please send checks and claims letters with info to the bank at 459 South Atlantic Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754, for assistance in their investigation.

I would not suggest trying to cash this check as it is not a good check. As soon as you sign it and
try cashing it you are committing check fraud even if you do not know it. My elderly father received this same kind of scam.They ask you to deposit the check and later withdraw money from your account and take that money to Western Union and do a money transfer. So now the scammers have your money and you have a bogus check that you deposited so now the bank will come after you for the money .I called Fifth Third Bank in Cincinatti,Ohio and they are aware that it is a scam.
They told me to simply throw the check away .These people are located all over the world and it is extremely difficult to catch them. Remember, you can,t win a sweepstakes you did not enter and you do not have to pay anything when you do really win except to Uncle Sam when you do your taxes .

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?

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.

these people should be locked up how bout pressing charges for fraud how do they get away with this??????

Yes these criminals should definetely be put away. They know exactly how to prey on people's weaknesses.Most of these crooks operate in other countries and provde a false address and use cell phones that cant't be traced. They know all the angles. They also know that some people will be embarresed to report this to anyone. This is also mail fraud and should be brought to the attention on your local postmaster .I think there is a place on line www.fraud.org that you can report this. This is really so sad and frustrating especially for those who fall for this. I guess the best thing we all can do is just to educate ourselves and our family and friends as well.Something tells me these scammers will be around for a long time .

I am posting some numbers and information for those of you who may want to report these scams.

U.S.Postal Inspection Service:  Phone    1-888-877-7644
                                                 email       www.uspoig.gov
                                                 by mail    Office of Inspector General
                                                                 Operations Support Group
                                                                 222 S.Riverside Plaza
                                                                  Suite 1250
                                                                  Chicago.IL.60606-6100

Federal Trade Commission:      Phone- 1-877-383-4357
                                                            ( 1-877-FTCHELP)
                                                 email     ftc.gov

Also try                                       consumerfraudreporting.org


Godd luck to all and keep safe.

Received the same letter stating that I've won $245,000.00 as a 2nd place prize winner in the USA Mega International sweepstakes and an enclosed check for $4685.00 which is suppose to help me pay the processing fee of $3950.00  I am advised to contact my claim Agent Allen Johnson @ 1604-652-4251 to start my claim processing and activate my check.
The check bank address is Dongwah USA INC
700 SW Hampton St.  Ste 205
Tigard Portland, OR 97223-8362

Other info on the check says KEYBANK NATONAL ASSOCIATION PROTLAND OR 97209  

Letter is signed Paul Morgan Promotion manager

Seems like I played this game before. Once you deposit the check, they get your account number and then steal you money.  Nice try ...

The envelope that I received was stamped in Portugal.  The check was for $4,685 from Dongwha USA, Inc. 700 SW Hamptom St, Ste 205, Tigard, Portland, OR 97223-8362.  "Issuing bank":  Keybank National Association, Portland, OR 97209).  The letter is from Coast Capital Financial Services and the USA Mega Price is for $245,000.00.  Scam.  Fraud.  Do not cash this check.  It will help if you report it to a local news station so they can alert the general public to not fall for this scam.

My mother-in-law also received a letter from Coastcaptial with the same info except the phone # for Allen Johnson is different - 1604-377-9156. Did not deposit the check and shredded it. Scam all the way!!!!!!!!

My Mother received a letter stating she had won $245,000 and was sent a check for $4685 to pay processing fee of $3950.  Claim agent is Allen Johnson@1778-788-0509 (number changed).
Paul Morgan is still the Promotion Mgr.  What a scam, I'm glad my Mother (age 75) showed me the letter.

I recieved the same letter and check. I deposited the check in an account I rearly use, if the check clears I will keep all the money after hearing this is a scam. I'm also going to report this.

I recieved the same letter and check. I deposited the check in an account I rearly use, if the check clears I will keep all the money after hearing this is a scam. I'm also going to report this. The phone # on the letter is 778-788-1509