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- Additional Info:The Better Business Bureau received several inquiries and complaints from U.S. consumers alleging that they have won a prize from a company whose name and address is similar to the above mentioned company:
"Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation"
"Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission"
Consumers are sent a counterfeit cashier's check and are advised that in order to receive the full amount of their "winnings", the consumers must pay state and federal taxes. Before the bank has determined that the check is bogus, the victim has already wired money. The victim loses out on both ends of the deal.
The BBB urges consumers to be cautious when dealing with foreign lottery solicitations. Consumers should ignore all mail with checks, e-mail and phone solicitations for foreign lottery promotions. And, never give out your credit card or bank account information or any other personal information.
As a general proposition, sending lottery material through the mail is prohibited by federal law. This material includes letters or circulars concerning a lottery, tickets or any claiming to represent tickets in a lottery, and payments to purchase such tickets.
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the legitimacy of an offer you have received, you should contact:
Phonebusters (Phonebusters is a task force comprised of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.)
P.O. Box 686
320 Airport Road
North Bay, ON
P1B 8W9
1 (888) 495-8501
www.phonebusters.com
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- Better Business Bureau of Greater Ottawa
- BBB File Opened:
- 24/8/2005
- Alternate Names:
- Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation
- Royal Award Inc.
- Canada Lottery Corporation
- Business Management:
- Mr. Rob Thibodeau
- Mr. Frank Wood
- Customer Service
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Rob Thibodeau
- Customer Contacts
- Customer Service
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (905) 782-3147
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