NOW READ THIS
("Security Advisory")
Submitted by: Bill Hickey
NCVA List Master
NRT-0335 Nationwide Scam: Boston Shriners Hospital:
Executive Vice President Mike Andrews has asked that we forward this information
to you, in order to make you aware of what is apparently a nationwide scam
involving checks drawn on the Boston Shriners Hospital account, which was
discovered Tuesday, Nov. 6. The checks carry the hospital's address, logo
and other identifying information; have been sent to individuals throughout
North America, along with a letter from INCAS FINANCIAL INC., 2900 Kingsway
Avenue, Edmonton, AB Canada.
The letter states that the recipient has won a $50,000 prize and that an assistance
check of $3,187.60, (or some similar amount) is enclosed to help pay for the tax
and administration expenses (International Clearance fees), involved with the
individual's winnings. The recipient of the letter and check is instructed to call
a phone number, and the individual who answers instructs the recipient to deposit
the check and then call back for further instructions.
The legal department at Shriners International Headquarters is reporting this
scam to the appropriate U.S. government agencies and officials. If you receive
any calls or inquiries regarding this situation, please forward them to Attorney
Bradley Buethe at 813-281-8152. In the event that Bradley is unavailable or out
of the office, please direct the calls to John McCabe (813) 281-7113.
Sincerely,
Alicia Argiz-Lyons
Corporate Director of Public Relations
Shriners of North America and Shriners Hospitals for Children