June 12, 2009 -- Unitrin Specialty is not running any form of sweepstakes, contest or lottery. If you have received a letter regarding a Unitrin Specialty sweepstakes, contest or lottery along with a check, neither the check nor the information regarding the contest is valid. You may keep the letter and check for your records. Feel free to contact your local US Postal Inspection Service or Post Master, if you so desire. You may contact US Postal Inspection Service at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/.
Additional resources regarding these types of scams may be found at the Federal Trade Commission – Consumer Alert – International Lottery Scams.