Scam: Phone calls, sweepstakes notices and checks that appear to be from American Fidelity Assurance Company (AFA). AFA has learned that numerous individuals are receiving:

Scam phone calls from one or more individuals:

• That claim to be from the Federal Trade Commission or other legitimate entity.
• That informs recipients that they have won a prize from a Charitable Foundation, which is usually legitimate as well. American Fidelity is mentioned in this verbal exchange.

Scam letters:

• From the Consumer and Merchandise Reward Promotions International, Inc.
• Or from the Consumer Protection Dept
• That inform the recipient that they are the winner of a drawing in a sweepstakes or promotional draw
• Lists numerous known retail stores

AFA Response: American Fidelity Assurance Company is not associated with any of these individuals who are responsible for these phone calls, letters and/or checks.

AFA does not:

• Award Prizes - to random individuals, as our business is to, provide benefits and services to our Customers
• Issue Prize Checks - that are sent with the prize-winner notifications. The individuals are creating fraudulent and bogus checks with American Fidelity Assurance Company as the Payor

If you receive a:

• Call - do not follow directions from individuals who ask for personal information
• Check - do not attempt to cash this check as it is counterfeit

We are reporting this matter to the appropriate authorities. If you have received a phone call or a letter and/or check, please contact The Special Investigation Unit using one or more of the following methods:

• Completing the SIU Form
• Faxing a copy of these documents to 405-416-7973. We will provide them to authorities.
• Leave a message on our Hotline at 1-800-TIP-OFFS
• If urgent, you may speak with a member of the SIU by calling 1-800-654-8489 ext. 5296