It has come to our attention that some individuals in the United States have received letters indicating that they could be paid to participate in a customer service or mystery shopper evaluation. Others have received letters indicating that they have won a sweepstakes drawing. These letters may contain “checks” that appear to be from "GEICO Direct" or “GEICO Financials, a division of GEICO Indemnity Insurance Company .” Please be advised that:
- GEICO IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE EVALUATION, SWEEPSTAKES OR LOTTERY OF THIS TYPE.
- GEICO HAS NOT ISSUED ANY CHECKS OF THIS NATURE.
- NEITHER GEICO NOR THE BANK NAMED ON THE CHECK WILL HONOR THE CHECK.
If you have received a letter of this nature, you should be aware that these are fraudulent. You should notify your local postal inspector or other law enforcement. If you still have a copy of the check we would appreciate you providing all the information listed on the check. You may also send envelope, letter and enclosed check to:
One GEICO Plaza
Attn: Internal Audit - Carol Widman
Washington, DC 20076
This will be helpful for law enforcement.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at 301-986-3623.
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