PREMIER LOTTO _ Dublin, Ireland

[Woodlands2007]

I received in the mail - yesterday- a letter from Premier Random Lotto stating that I was a winner and my lucky numbers are 12-23-15-27-33 and would receive a lump sum of $130,000.00. Also included with this letter is a check from Bamk of the Sierra in Porterville, California, the check is from Sierra View District Hospital in the amount of $2,997.90. This is supposedly a sponsor's check to assist me with international clearance fees. The letter also states to contact THOMAS CARTER of ALPHA FINANCIAL GROUP and accredited agency to PREMIER LOTTO at 1-204-887-6679. I knew for a fact that this was a scam and called the Bank of the Sierra first at 559-782-4900 (there is no # listed on the check and had to research online) - the bank is aware that these checks are fraudulent as of yesterday 06/14/07. I also contacted the Sierra District Hospital at 559-784-1110 and they are aware of this as well. PLEASE DO NOT CASH THESE CHECKS!!!!!!!!!! I also contacted Mr. Carter at the number listed and I was hung up on - wonder why? PLEASE BE SMART AND NEVER THINK THAT YOU WILL GET SOMETHING FOR FREE unless it is with your state lottery system and you have purchased your ticket!!!! I truly hope that no one has been affected by this scam.....

Thank you - Concerned, The Woodlands, Texas

[AngelEyez]

Hi there Woodlands - I received the same letter today & mine said basically the same. My contact is Nelson Ward at Alpha Financial Group, only there is a different number listed! There is another thread titled "Premier Random Lotto so you might want to check other's stories there (mine is there, too). Hopefully people will research like we did before cashing & for the poor people who didn't, I pray that they can get their money back. Some people are in enough financial distress & then to be suckered in by these leeches is ridiculous! Good for you!