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The Bureau of Insurance is advising consumers to beware of an illegal sweepstakes scam targeting MMG Insurance Company, a Maine domestic insurer located in Presque Isle. Officials at MMG notified acting Superintendent Eric Cioppa that individuals across the United States have received bogus sweepstakes letters which fraudulently use the MMG logo and name without the company’s knowledge or authorization. In addition, the fake sweepstakes notifications include counterfeit MMG Insurance Company checks for varying amounts. It is important to note that neither MMG Insurance nor its parent, Maine Mutual Group, has offered, sponsored, or otherwise endorsed a sweepstakes of any kind.

“MMG Insurance Company acted swiftly and responsibly to reduce the possibility of consumer harm from this deceptive activity,” stated Acting Superintendent Eric Cioppa. “Recipients of the fraudulent letter and counterfeit check are encouraged to destroy the documents immediately and report the incident to local law enforcement authorities.”

MMG has posted additional information regarding the scam at the following link http://mainemutual.com/PDFs/SweepstakesScam0507.pdf

The Bureau of Insurance is part of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation which encourages sound ethical business practices through high quality, impartial and efficient regulation of insurers, financial institutions, creditors, investment providers, and numerous professions and occupations for the purpose of protecting the citizens of Maine. Consumers can reach the Bureau through its web site at www.maine.gov/insurance; by calling 800-300-5000 in state; or by writing to Bureau of Insurance, 34 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333.

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Last Updated: April 7, 2009 2:38 PM