The Society I have heard of offers like this before from some other people who tried this and lost a great deal of money, and most tranactions were dealt through banks.  

The Society tom sent me a letter asking me to read the 12 page letter about this group that has made millions of dollars and is a very special group of important people. after reading this letter, they say everything is free after reading the letter, I am to send my answer back,and they will send me my membership instructions. all this is free, i am to tell no one, and my response needs to be sent to them by Feb 7th by fax

When the check that they sent back to the member, there checks were no good. Sounds like a scam, but i will let you handle it–thanks—bob