Nov 4, 2008
I got the letter but mine said it was for a settle claim. The funny thing is that about a year or two ago I did take part in class action against a company, my share of the 'settlement' was only $4.57 but even that one came registered! When this one came in a plan envelope I knew it could not be real...as much I wanted it too be LOL
I did some research too but decided to call to see what would happen. A man with a heavy acent answered "This is Jon" and I said "Hello Jon, I am a part of the class action settlement and I am wondering if you can tell me how to get to your website, I want to know about your wonderful company." He hung up. His 'name' on the letter was Jon Bill V.P. Loss Prevention.
I don't think we can do anything to these people. I am sure since it is from another country there would be too much red tape to bother. I can see how you can be scammed if you are not looking carefully...the check looks very real. But I had heard of this scam and the really poorly created letterhead gave it away.
By the way, I am 51, not retired, and not wealthy by any means. I think it's just random like the lady who's son got one. Too many people will continue to fall for this and that is why it keeps happening. There are some mean people in this world.