Walmart Foundation Fraudulent Check ScamApril 14, 2010 - The Walmart Foundation has become aware of a scam involving consumers receiving an e-mail, letter or fax. These notifications tell consumers that they have won money as a result of a "consumer promotion drawing." The notification includes a forged check from the Walmart Foundation. Victims of the scam who attempt to cash these checks may end up receiving bank penalties as a result of the fact that the checks will not be successfully processed by their bank. If you or someone you know has received such a communication, please be advised this is not a legitimate Foundation program and do NOT attempt to cash the forged check. Get information on how this and similar scams work, how to protect yourself and what to do if you have been a victim. Walmart’s Privacy Office has also provided additional tools and resources with practical suggestions to safeguard your personal information. If you suspect you have received a fraudulent e-mail claiming to be from Walmart, please forward the e-mail directly to Walmart at abuse@walmart.com. For investigatory purposes, please do not: cut and paste the e-mail; change the subject line and e-mail it to us; or send it as an attachment. If you were a victim of fraud via the Internet, you should file a report with your local law enforcement along with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC). The ICCC is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. You can make a report with the ICCC. For information about legitimate Walmart Foundation programs and activities visit walmartfoundation.org. |
