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I was contacted by Publishers Clearing House saying that I won $70,000,000 and a brand new car, and that I needed to send them money in order to get this. Their reason for this was because they stated that there was tax that I owed them, which I was not aware of. This was a red flag for me because I felt that if they needed to take out any taxes, they would take it out of the amount of money that I won.

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- Portland, OR, USA
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unknow caller said I was winner of grand prize of 900.000 approx. in cash 5,000 every month for life. asked to send 1% of taxes and go to the local meyer store. the gentleman would guide me through the process. kept on hold and contacted ScamPulse.com and received info. that this was a scam

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a man called my workplace and state that I have won publisher sweepstake in the amount of 950,000 dollars and he gave me an ext. 70 and a prize number 50569us and he said I had to go to Wal-Mart and get register for the prize in NC and asked him to email me the information and he hung up on me. After I had called on my cellphone.

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Received a phone call from the above number telling me I have won some money and would I be interested in receiving it. I told them no because PCH does all their contact in person. They asked for by email address. I told them that if they were PCH they had it. The man asked me to repeat 3 times that I did not want it and it could go to someone else. I told him that I did not have to repeat anything 3 times. He hung up.

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Called to state I won $2.5 million + 2016 Mercedes. Must send $499 via USPS Money Order (1%) of car value up front to cover "private delivery" of car rather than my going to NY to pick it up. Upon receipt of my money, a lawyer will appear at my door with a Fed Ex vehicle to present my prize.

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*** ***, Code #6620033570, called and said he was with Publishers Clearinghouse and I won a prize. When I was asked to pay a service fee of $660.00 to get $5,000.00 a week for life, I told them I had never heard of paying a fee to receive prizes. I then ended conversation and called ScamPulse.com and was told I was right and it was a scam. This happened on September 27, 2016.

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I received a phone call saying I was chosen from a entry I sent in to win (haven't done that for over 10 years) a 2016 Mercedes C Craft, and $955,000.00 would be delivered this afternoon. All I had to do was go to a Western Union office and deposit money then they would deliver the prize. First talked to a man who described who he was and for what. Then I was to immediately call 1-876-435-7520 press 5 Mr James Hunter. It all sounds Legitment. said was Public Certified, It was so convincing almost fell for it. I'm happy I had to tell him I was busy for half hour so had to call him back. just didn't feel right. Listen to that inner voice.

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A friend requested to be friends on Facebook that I was already friends with. I excepted her request. This morning at around 710 am I started getting messages from whom I thought was my friend, At 1121 am she started asking me if I had received my "Mega Bonus" that was from Publishers Clearing House, in association with Facebook, etc. Cause she had already received hers. And that she said I needed to contact the manager in charge. I asked for the phone number and she sent me a link to the facebook page of said Manager (Susan Desmond). And to keep her informed of what was going on as I spoke with this Susan. I contacted Susan Desmond, who claims to be Claims Agent from Publishers clearing House. I was on this supposed list of winners and in order for to receive the 150,000 she need some information and 2000.00 for fees and insurance. When my daughter stopped by, I told her what was going on and she informed me to stop for in case it was a scam. My daughter contacted Publishers Clearing House and they notified her it was a scam. I am reporting this due to the fact that they got my personal information like, full name, address, email, password and etc. The other reason for me to contact you on this is because the friend that I thought was a new account from is from the xxxx Cancer Group and tried to scam me and I am afraid that other Cancer Group members may fail victim to this scam, where money is already scares. the only reason why stopped what I was doing was because my daughter caught it before it was to late. Not that I would of given them my bank information like they where wanting, but this is the stuff that they were leading up to. And the supposed friend and this Susan character was doing what my daughter said was tag teaming me. Im wanting you to be aware of this so others dont become victim. and i think it should be notified to the public.

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Won 2nd place. John Anderson, had accent. Badge number 6161 US. Winning number 7575, confirmation number 97540. Call and talk with Manager Mr. Cooper 716-794-9164

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I received a notice postmarked 9-16-16 from Birmingham, AL indicating I won a prize from Publisher's Clearinghouse. The letter had a check attached for $6820.35, said to be enough to cover attorneys and taxes. The check indicated it was from Paymode-x and was drawn on Citizens National Bank, NA at 1 Citizens Dr. Riverside, RI 02915. I was asked to contact an account manager named *** *** before depositing the check. Once I spoke to *** *** I was told to write a check for $6150.00 to cover lawyers fees and deposit it into a Bank of America account xxx2304. The deposit was made on 9-26-16. A week later my bank sent me a letter indicating that the check I received was forged and invalid.

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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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