Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Sweepstake Fraud
I received a letter in the mail saying I had won a sweepstakes drawing for a million dollars. I was given a number to call a ? along with implying he worked for a big law firm in England, whom would be helping me to ensure the transaction of the money from England to America went smoothly. I was told I would receive a check for 4,995 and upon arrival of said check was to call him. The money came and I called. He informed me that money was to be used for taxes and I was instructed to wire 3,000 of it to a name he gave me. The name he gave me was just that..a name. Nothing remotely to do with the IRS. I deposited the money in my account with no intention of wiring anyone money. After waiting almost 2 weeks with nothing said by the bank about it being any good I began to pay bills. A couple days ago I receive a phone call from the bank along with a letter and the check back telling me the check was fraudulent. Needless to say I am now quite overdrawn and don't know who to turn to. Can you tell me what avenues of action I have to prosecute the people that did this to me?

Asked on 10/09/05, 4:36 am

William Morrison Action Defense Center

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Re: Sweepstake Fraud

Stand in front of a mirror and repeat 50 times "Never do this again". You have no case - having suffered no damages.

Answered on 10/10/05, 3:50 pm

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