Circuit City Scam Check

[amherst1]

:cussing:Received a letter in the mail today with a check for $4500.00 from Circuit City. And I quote,
"The purpose of this check is to assist you pay for the Non Resident Government Tax (GST). I am entitled to the sum of US $450,000.00 payable to me by bank draft, money order or certified check".
Tax amount $2850.00--Payment method Western Union or Money Gram.
I am advised to contact my assigned claim agent:
John Crawford at 1-902-412-2173
Please do not act on this notice until you speak to your claim agent,
Oh yes, the letter is from:
International Financial Services Inc.
5400 Broadway St.
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
P3X 5N6
I WONDER IF CIRCUIT CITY IS AWARE OF THIS FRAUD??!!!
I will contact a site on line through the IRS and let them know.
How CAREFUL we all have to be!

 

[mtejen]

Geez - what will they think of next???? Thanks for the warning. It worries me that some people may not understand this and send money. I know most of us here at SA are wise to these things, but you never know!

Thanks for the warning...are you going to forward a copy to Circuit City as well?

 

[lidarkside]

These are no different than the ones coming in the emails claiming to be from Coca-Cola Sweepstakes, Microsoft, BMW, etc. I'm quite sure that these companies are all aware of the misuse of their name. It's extremely hard to catch these people and shut them down. :nono: