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Phone Rings: I answered and Jacob G***, badge #77303 said your code number is "blue" and you have won $6.5 million and a brand new Mercedes Benz and we will be making a delivery to your house today along with David S***, the director of the Financial Department along with Mary (David S*** financial aide) and John D** who will be driving the truck with your brand new Mercedes Benz 2017 car. And since we will be delivering a check for $30,000 in a manila envelope with "ALL" your refunds that you spent on money orders as well as money grams. And we will be coming Today in a white limousine as soon as we get the money we want/sent to us.

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I received a call from 876 331 7369 claiming I won $755,000 and a GMC truck from a Publishers Clearing House lottery ticket. The call was coming from Kingston Jamaica. I was told that I had to pay .01% of the IRS tax which was $187.14. I was then asked if I had that money in my possession or if I had to go to an ATM Machine to get it. I said ATM. He then asked How long it would take me to get there. I said 20 minutes. He then asked if I was dressed where I was able to get it now saying he will have to be on the phone with me when I fill out the form to pay. I told him this was smelling like a scam and that I didn't want to participate. He hung up on me.

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A PERSON CALLED FROM 918-215-9996 SAYING HE WAS CALLING FROM pch & I HAD WON A $100 GIFT CARD. SAID I HAD TO PAY THE $1.95 fED-EX SHIPPING FEE TO RECEIVE IT AND I HAD TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD. TOLD ME HE WAS THE "BOSS" OF THE DEPARTMENT HE WAS CALLING FROM. ASSURED ME THAT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE CARD ACCT NUMBER AFTER THEY USED IT TO CHARGE SHIPPING FEE. I TOLD HIM I KNEW A SCAM WHEN I HEARD IT AND THAT I NEVER GAVE MY ACCT NUMBER OUT OVER THE PHONE UNLESS I HAD CALLED HIM. THEN I HUNG UP.

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My mother, who is 86 years old, received letter advising she had won $600,000 with a $12,740.30 check attached. Letter stated to call Robert Smith @ 917-521-4831 immediately for method of payment. It also stated payment must be processed and leave their office within 5 days. Check issued from First National Bank Fort Smith, AK, per ABF Logistics.

My mother called Robert Smith who told her to deposit the check and once she did to call him back to determine method of payment on the balance of the winnings. He also advised her to not tell her bank that the money was from Publishers Clearing House so to keep everything confidential.

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- Anderson, SC, USA
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Received call on Friday. Andy Smith Prize Director for Publishers Clearing House. Won 557,000.00. will be receiving 50,000.00 in Cash on Friday afternoon. Sarah Williams, Attorney will be bringing money to house. Confirmation # 880125. Package number 3031933. Receiver number 00516. Bar Code number 207707966. Switched me over to a person named Mary Jones, Head monitor for publisher clearing house. Mary Jones told me in order to get money released, because it is coming from a Merchant Bank in Georgia. I need to go to WalMart and get a money to money form, fill it out. In order to get money released, send 155.00 to a Bessie Lewis in Cornelia, Georgia. I send $155.00. Received another phone call that stated the Federal Government require you pay 690.00 for a gold star to go on package. I paid the 690.00 to Bessie Lewis and Stacey Butler. In the afternoon I received another another call that said that Sarah Williams was at my bank. I had not received money so you received Mary Jones that stated Sarah Williams will come to my house on Saturday afternoon to deliver the money. Mary jones called back on Saturday and stated the banks were closed and it would be Monday before I would receive the money. Monday am Mary Jones called back and said I would get the money Monday afternoon, but I would need to get pay $250.00 to get package postmarked for Monday. Received called stating they were in Greenville and they were on their way with the money. Money had not been delivered by 3:00. I talked to John Anderson Bade # 7478, Acting General Director for PCH. Was told that I needed to go back to WalMart and send an additional $325.00 for taxes but I did not sent the money. Ask for all my money back. Was told it would take 2 months to get my money back.

Mary Jones phone number 876-355-5427

John Anderson 876-527-9388

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- Amarillo, TX, USA
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Said I had won $958 Thousand dollars and just needed to send some money, I think $200 to claim the prize before they could send a person to deliver it. I told him no we could go to the bank when he gets here with my money. I called the BBB.

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A person called and identified themselves as a Publisher's Clearing House representative. They said that I had won $1.5 million and they wanted to send it to me today. I needed to pay the taxes on it first and to do so I would need to send a moneygram of $350 dollars to a person in Boston, MA. I realized it was a scam before I sent any money.

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I received a phone call today stating I won the big prize for Publisher's Clearinghouse. In order to collect the prize I was told I needed to go to Kroger and get a Itunes card an put $250 on it for the taxes and fees. I was told I would get it back once I received the check for the prize money. I called the Central OH ScamPulse.com to report it and they told me to always keep a copy of how I will be contacted from the PCH in the future so I would not be a victim of this scam. So glad I called first.

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Called and stated won $800,000.00 from Publishers Clearing. Will deliver a package to me today. Told caller this was a scam. and hung up. State he was calling from Anderson, SC.

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Before we go any further please note that our conversation is being recorded only for security purposes by the BBB. Therefore if there are any proofs that winners' information was not kept confidential the company will be in serious problems with the law, thank you.

Not to worry that is the reason why I'm here. I'll guide you through filling out your form so we could schedule the date for your presentations and delivery so let us know as soon as you are ready to get started.

Please note you are now required to choose one of the three listed payment option below and your winnings shall be packaged in accordance to the option you choose after you have made that claim: Premium Express (24hrs Delivery) Courier charge :$720 Administrative: $650 Hold For pick up: $450 Insurance: $600 TOTAL $2420 Which is refunded when we get there!!!!... Special Express (2 days)courier charge: $500 Administrative: $450 Hold For pick up: $400 Insurance: $573 TOTAL $1923 Which is refunded when we get there!!!!..Economy Express (3 days) courier charge: $450 Administrative: $439 Hold For pick up: $400 TOTAL $1289 Which is refunded when we get there!!!!

Please note that your packages are ready and I MUST SAY CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO YOU JAN!!!!!Which of the payments should I get you registered for? Premium Express-24Hr, Special Express-2days or Economy Express-3days?

Before we go any further please note that our conversation is being recorded only for security purposes by the BBB. Therefore if there are any proofs that winners' information was not kept confidential the company will be in serious problems with the law, thank you.

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- Red Bud, IL, USA
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Received phone call from Adams and Reese Attorney in Columbia, SC stating that I won 500,000.00. I am suppose to talk with the attorney. He will call me back around 1:00 PM today. I called the number back and could not get a response.

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Consumer received phone call from someone pretending to be with  Publisher Clearing House saying that they have a check for her.

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- Roaring Spring, PA, USA
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Received a call from Publishers Clearing House saying I won $2,000,000. I hadn't entered PCH sweepstakes, but he said I won by shopping at WalMart. (Who doesn't) All I need to do is open a new bank account. But I would have to pay the taxes first. I tried to get some logical details and the caller got irritated and said they will just give the money to charity or give it to someone else. I told him I would check it out and I would call him back. He gave me a "toll free" number of 630-206-4574. He had a thick Southeast Asian accent and his name was Craig Anderson.

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- Greenville, SC, USA
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Won 1.5 million, in a second place in drawing.

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Received a call from Publisher's Clearing House that I have won $1 million and a new Mercedes. I was given a number to call US Delivery Service to arrange for the pick-up. I payed $10K deposit on the winnings. I also paid $3K for delivery fees. They asked me to pay $4,800 one time and 1K this morning.

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Called and said I won a car and cash. Left another number to call to receive this "prize" 876 563-7556 with a name of John Chopper. Looked up the number it's from Jamaica. I didn't call.

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- Boiling Springs, SC, USA
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Called and stated I applied recently. 2nd place finisher, won 2.5 million dollars. Wanted money private or on TV. don't tell anyone about this call. Go to bank and get $755.89, which was my fee. Agencies have been contacted, Federal Government have been contacted about paying taxes on this money. Publisher's Clearing will come to my house and bring a new Range Rover, will drive me to the banks to cash the check. Publisher's Clearing House will call me back on 3rd or 4th to set everything up.

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Ms. Kelly Williams called notifying me that I have won $1.5 million dollars and my choice of any color Mercedes Benz. I was instructed to not tell anyone. I was given a phone number to call the following day at 9:00 pm to they know that I am healthy, eating right and okay. I was asked to pay $510 for the vehicle tax. They have called me multiple times per day seeking bank information and personal information. She said they were Publisher's Clearing House and that the Mercedes will be delivered on a flat-bed truck.

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A caller claimed to be from Publisher's Clearing House. He had an accent. He wanted me to go to Western Union and send money to his "IRS contact" before the prize team showed up at my door in 45 minutes. I won 1.2 million dollars and a Mercedes! I only needed an ID and a check to cover part of the taxes. When I told him I didn't have 255 dollars, he said "how much do you have?" When I questioned why his phone number was blocked, he had an answer and gave me a number it started with 775. He called me "Sweetheart." He said, "No one is trying to grab you between the legs or pull your leg." He was very persistent and had an answer for everything. I fear that an elderly or compromised person would absolutely fall for this scam. I was on the phone for 17 minutes before I hung up. He was not going to stop trying to convince me. I wish I could tell you who it was. He name checked the CEO of Publisher's Clearing house. He claimed he would give me a better deal even if it got him fired. I hope you shut these ruthless liars down.

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Have won 1.5 M and a 2016 Mercades

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