Attention: Please be aware that some person or persons is perpetrating a variety of scams using AEGON company names. Life Investors Insurance Company of America, World Financial Group, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc. are in no way affiliated with a drawing, sweepstakes, lottery, or mystery shopper/consumer survey or with any of the parties associated with it. We are working with law enforcement to find the individuals and put an immediate stop to this matter.

As part of the drawing, sweepstakes or lottery scam, people are being notified by U.S. Mail or email that they have won a consumer drawing or a sweepstakes/lottery. A counterfeit check, provided with the notification, is said to cover the cost of taxes on the winnings. People are instructed to call a number for information about cashing the check, paying the taxes, insurance or processing fees and collecting the winnings. In some instances payment is requested through MONEYGRAM or WESTERN UNION. Counterfeit checks will not be honored and your bank will require you to cover the loss if deposited.

As part of the mystery shopper/consumer survey scam, people are being notified by U.S. Mail that they have been selected to be a Consumer Service Evaluator for selected merchant outlets and service providers. A counterfeit check, provided with the notification, is said to cover the funds needed to complete the assignment. People are instructed to cash the check at any MONEYGRAM location or deposit it into their bank. Counterfeit checks will not be honored and your bank will require you to cover the loss if deposited.

If you have any questions regarding a check you receive from one of our companies, please contact us at 319-355-8511.

If you receive a mailing of this nature, you can file a mail fraud complaint by visiting the U.S. Postal Service online at https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/forms/MailFraudComplaint.aspx

For additional information about fraudulent letters, telephone calls and emails you can visit the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency website at http://www.occ.treas.gov/AntiFraudConsumer.htm