I received a letter from Ameriprice Lottery Syndicates stating I had won the lottery.  My first suspicion was that I did not enter a lottery.  I have never entered any lottery  A check in the sum of $3997.66 was accompanied with this letter stating it will cover taxes, insurance, shipping and handling fees., and a representative will deliver $246,002.34 check directly to my door..  They request that I  call 1-778-223-4793 and speak to Bob Martins Claims Manager to claim my prize

This is a warning to anyone who might receive a letter from "Ameriprice Lottery Syndicates" or "Region Financial Services" of Las Vegas Nevada. This scam tells you that you have won a lottery amount of $250,000 and that before you receive your prize you are required to pay taxes on the winnings. The notification also includes a check (forged) to cover the taxes. If you deposit the check it will not be honored by your bank.

The telephone number originates from Canada, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have posted a warning about this scam on their website:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/prize-prix-pitch-gagne-eng.htm

It appears that most of the targeted victims are in the United States. If you have received a letter or check from these people please:

- do not call the number listed
- do not give them any information about yourself
- do not cash the check
- contact your local FBI office and file a complaint

If enough people raise a warning about this scam to law enforcement, hopefully these scam artists will be brought to justice.

I received a letter a letter the same letter as mb and the others on this page. I did not enter a contest.
neither did I call anyone as the letter suggested. I came straight to the computer and located this page.
As of now the letter is in the garbage. It is my wish these people are located and incarcerated


AMERIPRICE LOTTERY SYNDICATES IS A SCAM !!!!!!!!!!!!

778 area code is located in the Vancouver, bc area. It is mainly used for cell phone numbers but there are a few landlines that use it. It is most likely a scam.

I received the same letter as mb.  However the check was from Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland Ohio.  These scams are getting pretty clever.  Or so they think! The more aware the public becomes about them, the less likely they will be able to scam anyone.  I have also notified Parker Hannifin Corporation of this check.