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Possible New Scam

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Hi...Newbie here with information about a letter I received today from a company called PIA (Prize Information Agency) 1357 Broadway Suite 145, New York 10018 USA.

The contents of the letter informed me that I had prize money unclaimed to the tune of £4 million quid. Not sure where they got my name, address and post code from as I'm more used to getting scams like this via e.mail. But for the more unsuspecting it might seem genuine. All they want is a £20 admin fee to release the money.

Ive checked the address online but havent found anything for that suite number so I'm guessing its fairly new.

Hope the post helps anyone else checking it out from getting ripped off.

Kind Regards

Craig
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  • preable
    preable Posts: 2,114 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud! Mortgage-free Glee!
    well its clearl a scam lol
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Anything that claims you have won a competition or have unclaimed funds straight in the shredder.
  • garthdp
    garthdp Posts: 351 Forumite
    Possible you say.What makes you think that?
    garth;)
  • dealer_wins
    dealer_wins Posts: 7,334 Forumite
    They have got £4,000,000.00 to award you but they need a £20.00 admin fee LOLOL
  • garthdp
    garthdp Posts: 351 Forumite
    Oh I see
    so you dont think he has won the money then because it seems quite a good deal to me.
    garth;)
  • pocimop wrote: »
    Hope the post helps anyone else checking it out from getting ripped off.

    The OP knows it's a scam and is flagging it up for the rest of us. I'd say that merits a pat on the back rather than snarky comments.
    If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
  • garthdp
    garthdp Posts: 351 Forumite
    No he says its a POSSIBLE new scam

    I say here and now it IS a scam

    dont be so darn grumpy misshoneypie
    garth;)
  • Just ask them to take the £20 out of your winnings and send you the £3,999,980.
    Do you think they'll go for that?:rotfl:
  • garthdp
    garthdp Posts: 351 Forumite
    OOh now thats a bit sarky as well

    the police will be along in a minute...............
    garth;)
  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just ask them to take the £20 out of your winnings and send you the £3,999,980.
    Do you think they'll go for that?:rotfl:

    Don't be so b****y mean ! Tell them to take £50 - you can afford it now !!
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