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- Cleveland, OH, USA
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I keep receiving calls from Publishers Clearing House. The number in my caller ID is 770-966-6321. He asked if I was ready to claim my prize. Tell me I won $250,000 and a Mercedes. He asks if I live near a Wal Mart or Walgreens Greens. He wanted me to buy a card for the taxes. I don't remember the name of the card. They normally tell me $500. Buy two cards and put $250 on each, I could provide the balance when I I receive my prize and Mercedes. I knew it was a scam and did not buy any cards. A man and woman have called. I could hear children in the background when the lady called. I have called before and reported this. I just hung up. I did not want to have a conversation.

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- South Bend, IN, USA
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I did not talk to anyone they left a phone message on my house phone land line , never did talk to a person , but message said that I had won the PCH monthly drawing of $7,000 a week for life and gave the 7258004250 phone number plus the claim code #95051 this was today dec. 15 at 1:56 PM .

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- Ashtabula, OH, USA
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I received a call on 12/14/2022 from a man claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House, telling me I had won $9.5 million, $5000 a week for life, and a 2023 S class Mercedes Benz. He said his name is Andrew Goldberg. He asked for $499 up front for insurance on the Mercedes so they could deliver it. He instructed me to go to the Post Office and get a money order and have it sent overnight to Robert Shoup, 730 W. 7 St, Shosone ID 83352. He also told me not to tell anyone. He told me to hang up and call him back so I would know it was legit. When I called the number back he answered it as Publishers Clearing House. I recognized his voice. He told me I would need to speak to a manager. The manager was not a different person. It was the same man named Andrew. He told me to send the money quickly so they could deliver the car. When I told him I wasn't going to send any money because I knew it was a scam and that I was just playing with him, he got mad and told me I could kiss his *** and hung up on me.

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- South Bend, IN, USA
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sent me a letter in the mail and said i won 750000.00 sent me a check for 7259.17 Once i put it in my bank within 3 days i was to call Roy Klein and let him know..The check was from Suntrust Bank to pay taxes and cover fees. The check was written on Production Engineering & Macine 14956 Hilton Rd Fontana, CA92336

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- Mentor, OH, USA
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USED THE FOLLOWING: PUBLISHING CLEARING HOUSE LETTER, ScamPulse.com LETTER, IRS LETTER, LAWS UNDER US ALL RIGHTS, FDIC, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAWS, AND A SENATOR.

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I received a call today on my cell phone from Publishers Clearing House. Caller was Mr. Robert Banks. They gave me phone number to call 779-249-2909. Said I won $4.5 million and a car. Cherry red color. Also $7000 a week. He wanted me to go to a store a buy an American Express Card for $99. He said we could take you to the bank tonight at 4:30. I told him I would have to talk to my husband. I did not know if it was a scam. I wanted to call the Better business Bureau. He gave me a badge number R1994. He said I was number sixteen. Gave number RKGH5931. I did not send any money.

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I received a phone call from Publishers Clearing House. Caller stated I won $5.5 million and $7000 a week for the rest of my life. Also a new Mercedes Benz. They called from 952-234-2967. I had to pay $400 to receive my prize. The money was to be a member of Publishers Clearing House. I would not have to pay the taxes for my prize. I asked why don't you just take it out of my winnings. I knew it was a scam. I did not give them a chance to tell me how I was to pay the money. I hung up.

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Some male called said I had won the Publishers Clearing House prize 2 million plus 7000.00 week for life and a house and car. Insisted we meet him at Walgreens Drug Store. He asked for my cell number and I guess he tracked my phone because he knew I was at Walgreens. He insisted me to go inside and purchase a Master Card Gift Card and someone would then give me directions what to do next. I termindated the call because I wasnt going to send anyone any my money.

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I keep receiving calls back to back from Publisher Clearing House. The message states I won $4 million. Call them back. They gave me a code number 99502. They called about twenty times yesterday. They call every day. This has been going on since October. I called the number back on my voice mail. The number is 877-920-2806. When I called back they answered Publishers Clearing House. I know it is a scam. I said do you believe in God. He used profanity towards me. He was still talking and I hung up. I am reporting the scam calls.

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I have been receiving calls from Publishers Clearing House on my cell phone since April or May. They keep calling. me. They said I won over $16 million and a truck. I needed to send $500, Albert Wesley usually calls. They called about fifteen minutes ago. I even had to change my cell phone number. I was told to change my number. They called my daughter to get my new number. She must have given it out. They had me open a bank account with Chase Bank and Bank of America . I mailed them the two debit card. I mailed the debit cards to Renna Wade 1453 Highway 11 NW Monroe GA 30656 I number that always calls is 929-473-0745 I think I sent my picture to them also. I know I gave them my email. They mailed me a check for $18,000 I deposited it into my Bank of America Account. I closed the Bank of America account. I think I have lost about $7000. I took out a loan with One Main Financial. I put it in my Chase account. They are taking money out because they have the card. They continue to call me. Called me about forty times yesterday. I did not answer, Called me about fifteen times today. I also bought the gift cards they told me to. Four were $200. One was $500. Secure Spend Visa and a Vanilla Gold Visa.

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This man with a Southern accent called me and told me that I had won the big prize

from Publishers Clearing House. I was supposed to take a blank piece of paper to Dollar General store in my hometown and call him back for further instructions. Since I had received a similar scam a couple of months ago, I immediately knew that this was just another scam.

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Caller claimed to be from publishers clearing house. He said that I had won $650,000 and a Ford Truck and $5,000 a month for life. He gave me a prize number. He wanted me to purchace a prepaid visa card to put the $5,000 on. I called PCH and was told that is not how they do prize notifications

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We received a call from Publishers Clearing House. Phone number in caller ID was 979-493-0506. Callers name was Michael Anderson. Said we won $2.5 million and a 2023 Mercedes Benz. He is located in Columbus OH. Requested $3000 for FDIC insurance. He also said we can work it out. I had a feeling it was a scam. He also wanted bank account numbers. Why should we have to pay to get a prize. He also emailed documentation. We did not pay any money. We wanted to report the call. Their email is [email protected].

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My aunt received a call this am (that I answered) and they addressed me as "Mr" and her last name. They told me that I was a Publishers Clearing House winner and that I had won 23 Million dollars and a brand new 2022 Mecedes. It wasn't even my number they called and they didn't even know my name. So, when I questioned him on how I could be the winner when they didn't even know my name and my aunt hadn't entered any contest. They said it could have been that she entered 20-30 years ago. They knew the address associated with the number and gave me instructions on how I was to confirm the winnings. The caller had an Indian accent and gave me his name as "Bobby Anderson" (how American does that sound!) He also told me his "Badge number" was "368US" and his phone number was: 912-290-9648. The instructions were that I was to call Bank of America and verify the amount that was in the account waiting for me to claim it. They also wanted to know what color Mersedes I wanted and listed the choice of colors. They also asked if I could still drive. . . so, I'm thinking they know these calls are going to older people. So, I was supposed to call: 1- 209-270-5154 (which turned out to supposedly be "Wells Fargo") and to verify the amount in the account and then call him back to make arrangements for the delivery of the money and the Mercedes. He also mentioned that there may be a possibility that we would have to pay taxes on the winnings. I'm sure this was the prelude to them asking for that up front. When I told him this doesn't sound legit, Bobby told me to "put my shoes on and stand like a man" I told him he needed to - to prove himself to me. Since I was able to find the number on Scampluse.com I knew he was full of BS. So, when he called me back, I told him that he just needs to stop and that I knew he was a scam. I also told him to take our number off his list and that I was reporting him. He said "he wasn't doing anything wrong". So, please, warn the older people to be aware!

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They want me to pay fees in gift cards

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I would like to report a scam call I received yesterday. Caller claimed to be with Publishers Clearing House. They left a message. You are a winner. Call back to get the details and claim your winnings. They gave phone number 929-280-3435. I called the number back. Spoke with Director James Franklin. There were two other numbers in my caller ID ID 929-565-7589 and 929-565-5214. He gave PCH number number 85647. Told me I won $1.85 million. He asked me questions. He asked my age. I gave my age. We spoke for about twenty minutes. He had me going. He said God bless you. God has rewarded you. He seemed so sincere. He had me going. He asked how old my husband was. He demanded to speak with my husband. My husband got on the phone. He kept throwing blessing us. Asked if we want it private or national. Hey asked if we had any other members in our family. We said two children. He told us not to tell our children until we come to your door. He asked for money. He asked if we had a savings account or investments. My husband did tell him we have a bank account. We have to pay the government $35,000. Since we are seniors over 65 we pay one percent. $300 within 24 hours. That is when we knew it was a scam. I'm glad my husband was home. We told him to take the fee out of our winnings. My husband said forget it. The caller got very angry. He said someone else will get the prize. We knew it was a scam when they asked for money. The call made me cry. I was upset. He really had me going.

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They claim to be publishers clearing house and they want $200

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Publishers Clearing House called with "you have won " Claim number and prize promised. Wanted me to order a gift card so they could add money to it.

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I was called by Mr Tony Gibson. Stated I won 4 million from Publishers Clearing House. Gave all this info regarding a badge number, winners confirmation code, sponsorship number from Wells Fargo. Stated Steve Harvey and Steve Salome. Could have public or private notification Called me a b**** when I stated asking to many questions about monies etc. He stated we would owe 695.32 regarding taxes. I hung up on him after he got agitated and called me a b****.

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Entered by ScamPulse.com Staff - LJ - 10-3-22

I received a phone call on my home phone yesterday from Publishers Clearing House. Yesterday was a Sunday. They asked for my mother. I said she is deceased. They said this is a prize for you and your mother. Caller was Mary Roberts. She gave me a badge number 10012. She gave me phone number 860-448-7331. She said I won $3.5 million. Roses and a Kia. Two bottles of champagne. Two gift card for $3000 and two gas cards for $5000 each. Deborah Holland Finance Director was to call me to tell me today to tell me how much I needed to pay. . She was to give me the dollar amount I was to send. They asked if I wanted it private or public. I said nobody is giving this to me. They called this morning but I was not home. I thought this was a scam. Who gives away that many prizes. I have worked hard all my life. The call initially came up as Cleveland OH on my caller ID. That is why I answered. Usually I don't answer. My phone will say spam risk.

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