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- Butler, PA, USA • Dec 14, 2024

The scammer said I won PCH and all I had to do was pay a certain amount to receive the prize. I paid it, then they said the price went up, I paid it, then there was something else. I actually went on the official site and asked and they told me it was a scam, so here I am.

• Dec 13, 2024

Received text messages stating it was sent from Publishers Clearinghouse and that I had won a large sum of money and in order to receive it, I would need to follow the instructions in the message.
My number is (918) 931-4795 if you need any further information.

- Lansing, MI, USA • Dec 12, 2024

The scammer stated his name was Johnny Jones calling from New York 516-730-5142. Had a badge #42157 calling from Publisher's Clearing House 101 Winner Circle Jericho, NY. Stated I won 8.5 million dollars. This check will delivered in 2 hours by Michael Anderson, Dave Sawyer, Danielle Lamb and special guest Steve Harvey. Asked 7 questions.

1. How long have I been associated with Publisher

2. Was I over 65 yrs old

3. Did I live in an apartment or home.

4. How did I want this award to come by private or with camera's.

5. Did I handle finances

6. What was my status, single, widowed, married

7. What was my job title.

Talked about IRS and advise to go to Walgreen and get a money pack scratch card and put $500.00.

I knew this was a scam at this point and the guy admitted he was in Jamacia, and did I want to suck his d***? Got very upset and started yelling because I told him to send me $500.00 and after the 2 hours if Publishers showed I would return his $500.00 payment. I not sure who to report this to but someone should shut it down so others aren't scammed.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA • Dec 11, 2024

They indicated i won $855,000 plus a 2024 Mercedes Benz thru Publishers C!earing House and they would deliver the check, car,roses, etc at noon today. Told me to keep it private as it was noone's business. They even texted pictures on the Mercedes.

I checked with PCH and they verified i was not a winner and it wss a scam and to report it to ScamPulse.com as well as them

- Geneva, OH, USA • Dec 09, 2024

I received a phone call on 12/06/24 from a male stating that I had won $27m and a 65" tv from Best Buy. They wanted me to get $726.77 and pay it to the U.S. treasury dept. I said I don't have that kind of money, can't you take it out of my winnings and he said I can't do that. At that point, I hung up.

- Waxhaw, NC, USA • Dec 09, 2024

Call from Mark Spencer who wanted to tell me that I won a lottery prize. 8Million dollars.

Need to go to store to get a GREEN DOT card to release the funds.

Gave a bunch of useless details to confirm as legitimate.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA • Dec 04, 2024

His text:

Oh! He was one of our Grant beneficiaries that received $100,000 from us. It's my pleasure to have you here.. My name is Tom Lynch am the agent in charge of (P.C.H) program registering and distributing of the money offer. When you are looking for financial assistance. This PCH Program based on helping people for money too maintain their good standard of living,, and the funds is yours you don't have to pay it back. You just have to fill out some form to start processing and that cost $150. Are you ready to apply?

- Reno, NV, USA • Dec 02, 2024

The consumer was contacted about 10 times by phone. The individuals used Publishers Clearing House as their business name and the individual names of Bob Huffman and Joe Jefferson. They used the phone numbers of 702-500-8149 and 718-690-9990. They told the consumer that she had won a 2024 Chevy Silverado pickup truck, $6.5M, $7000 a week. They stated that she would need to send $800 in a gift card in order to receive this. They stated the $800 to pay for the insurance to drive the truck over to the consumer. The consumer sent $25 in an apple gift card (sent a picture of it to the number). They advised the consumer to not tell anyone specifically because they did no want to ruin the surprise. The consumer stated that she did give the caller her address, but no other identifiable information (ssn etc). Then the consumer reached PCH who stated that that was not their business and they had not contacted the consumer.

- Colville, WA, USA • Nov 19, 2024

Received a letter supposedly from PCH. It mentioned she had won $750,000.00 due to her entering the sweepstakes; she has never entered. The letter had a check for $8700.27 attached (for insurance and attorney fees. She was to call Rob Goodman (1 236-668-0241 or 1 236-838-2185) within 5 business days, but prior to depositing the check. She was also told that she was to tell no one about receiving the letter.

- Courtland, AL, USA • Nov 06, 2024

I was contacted by phone by someone that said their name was David Thompson and his badge # 1840DT and that I had won $25,000,000.00 from the sweepstakes plus a 2024 GMC Denali and all I had to

do was stop & purchase a card @CVS, Walgreen's or WalMart so they could load some kind of immediate funds onto to it.. This person's # did not show up but I called *69 and got his number which is 876-472-1242, I knew this was a hoax as PCH would never call and this person kept insisting on calling me back to make sure I had the card for $500.00. He called me again this morning & was very angry that I had not

ansewered the phone last afternoon what he didn't know the # he called me on was my work #. Maybe ScamPulse.com can stop anyone from falling for this scam, my biggest concern is this person knows my name and my address. Hope this helps someone else and they don't fall for this fake.

- Farmington, NM, USA • Nov 05, 2024

Scammed from a Facebook post. Messaged with Agent Carol Smith Government Organization. Received message won $85000.00 for Publishers Clearing House. Filled out all information they requested. Gave copy of my drivers license and my social security card. Was messaged and said would have money delivered by Fed Ex. They wanted $750.00 for Delivery Fees and Tax Clearance fees. I replied I did not have that type of money. She said I could pay it in installments. I sent $150.00 on a Gold Card. Sent money and want more money for winnings. I was getting ready to send another $100.00 and my friend said this does not sound right and to contact BBB. 

- Huntsville, AL, USA • Nov 04, 2024

Received black and white letter telling me i won 2nd prize of over 2.5 million dollars. Enclosed a check supposedly from Synovus Bank to cover insurance and attorney fees.

- Roanoke, VA, USA • Oct 29, 2024

I got a call from someone who claimed to work with Publishers Clearing House and Mega Millions. I had won 4.5 million plus a new mercedes. He told me I had to open up a new bank account at a new bank so they could deposit the money. I told him I couldn't do that. So he told me to go to my bank and get 4-5 blank checks and them call him back fo further instructions. He said I could trust him and even call the ScamPulse.com to check and make sure this was a real offer. I spoke with teo men, Robert Chase and John Goldes. 

- Shelby, OH, USA • Oct 22, 2024

I got a call from Sharon Moeller with Publisher's Clearing House. She said I won $8 million and Lincoln SUV. She said she would come to the house with a check and I would have to have my driver's license and a state ID. She told me to buy an Ohio state identification for $300. She said it would be private. She said they have their own FBI agent on hand, Bobby Baltimore, and she would give me his number to verify that I am a winner. She asked if I was married, divorced or never married and how many people live in my household. She asked where I banked, but not the account or routing numbers.

- Huntsville, AL, USA • Oct 21, 2024

I received a phone call saying I am the winner of 3.5 million plus 7000 a month for life also anew vehicle. But need to fill out paperwork and pay $650. They will come to my home this Friday at noon with my winnings. Don't tell anyone, please don't tell anyone because people are gonna want money from me.

- Jonesboro, IN, USA • Oct 10, 2024

I was contacted by phone by Susan Williamson saying I won $8000/wk and8.5 million my verification number is 65071 approved by postal inspector Gary Barkdale

- Jonesboro, IN, USA • Oct 10, 2024

I was contacting my phone stating that I have 1 2nd Pl. which consisted of $5000 a week $7.5 million and a new Cadillac They midentified themselves as readers digest publishers clearing house mega millions and multi state lottery association. I didn’t answer their call. It was left on my messages Voicemail

- Newbury, OH, USA • Oct 03, 2024

Scammer calls and said I have won a Mercedes-Benz and 7.5 million through Clearing House sweepstakes. All I need to do is go purchase a money pack and they will deliver my check to me. He needed my first and last name made sure that I had my identification. I did not give any other information out after I told him I was not going to buy a money pack. He got a little aggressive and was saying but you're about to win a lot of money and he kept calling my phone back to back for about four times

- Burwell, NE, USA • Oct 03, 2024

I was contacted by a man who said he was from publishers Clearing House and he wanted to give me 2.5 million dollars. He told me it would be only $5.25 to go get a card from the dollar store and to put $500 on it I didn't understand the $500 and ask him about it and he he said well yes you have put $500 on there as well you don't I don't have $500 so anyway long and short I said no after we went through this lengthy him trying to make me feel comfortable and so on and so forth but that last part about getting a card going to get a card and putting $500 on it was kind of sketchy to me. I told I told him I didn't have $500 and he protested saying that I didn't want to win 2.5 million I said this just sounds too sketchy and took a long time to get rid of him but I finally did and then when he and then he called back he told me that the FBI would be here because I didn't believe they were Publishers Clearing House and that's the only reason I could understand.  I got a call from him afterwards and he was very adamant and that's when he told me about the FBI coming and he anyways he threatened that the FBI would be here and I said Bring It On send them over well anyway that's enough I guess.

- Ortonville, MN, USA • Sep 28, 2024

My elderly aunt was sent a letter that had the header publishers clearing house on the top and to call before depositing a check that was included in the envelope that was postmarked in dallas texas but no return address. The check looks authetic and the heat seal and security features are legit except its from a company called Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation out of Tempe AZ.

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