This Arabic sounding guy with a very American name tried to give me a 3900.00 check and then tried to get me to pay 2000.00 to transfer the rest of the 250,000.00 to any bank of my choice

I received a letter from Kingston Financial Group saying I had won a sweepstakes and I received a 3900.00 check. I called the number listed and this guy wanted all kinds of my information. I hung up on him and shredded the check. This is definitly a scam. I researched all the information. These places really exist but not at the same addresses or the same phone numbers. Dont fall for it. Shred the checks

I received one as well. Letter stated it is from Kingston Fianancial Group Inc. There was no offical name print on the outside of the envelope and I checked it out the the real name as it is belong to an mortgage company. It's a total FAKE, a way to get you in deep trouble. DON'T FALL for it. The address mapped to an empty lot with an old building in OH. And thanks to all whom has posted this information on line to help others.

I contacted this person as well (sounded Nigerian) and asked many questions about this scam.  He would not give out any information.  I asked to speak to others indicated on the letter but they were conveniently not available.  I contacted the bank.  The check is good, and the funds are in the account according to the bank check verification number. Cashing it or depositing it could link my account to this and who knows what they would do.  This is definitely a scam!