![]() ![]() It will never contact the public via unsolicited correspondence asking for money or any other type of personal information. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is not associated with the American Cash Awards, the American Gaming Association, or the IRS, nor does it maintain accounts for individuals. The fraudsters, claim that the sweepstakes winnings will be released to the victims personal account after they provide this information. ![]() In addition, fraudsters may instruct victims to purchase gift cards (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, etc.) and to provide the claim code on the back of the gift cards. The victim will lose their money and will not receive any funds. This money will be stolen by the fraudster. ![]() The perpetrators of this fraud provide their victims with payment coordinates on where to send their fee. The victims are told the winnings are being held in an account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and that to access those funds they must pay a legal fee, release fee and/or taxes in advance. Fraudsters send unsolicited emails and letters claiming the recipients have won millions of dollars from an alleged sweepstakes. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has recently become aware of a scam involving its name and an alleged sweepstakes with the American Cash Awards, the American Gaming Association and/or the IRS.
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