I would look into being sure he was to be the next millionaire and that I likely totally wrong about my instincts. When he knew that I was on his side and wasn't going to stop him, he let me go ahead. 

If you have senior who is being bilked, agree with them. They feel badly enough having lost the money without someone questioning their judgment as well. Take down necessary info: any personal names, phone numbers, addresses, name of lottery or scam, to whom the cheque should be made to, etc., then check them out through government authorities.  

If you find that it is a scam, then please help others by reporting the activity everywhere (the newspaper, the BBB, the RCMP or equivalent, the postal service, and internet sites such as this one).

Hopefully we can help others avoid this type of financial loss, emotional trauma and embarrassment.

Thanks for a great site,

Joanna Stephenson 01/23/02