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Person claims to be from American Sweepstakes Association and that I won 3.5 million. He claimed to work for better business bureau and does the investigations for unclaimed prize winnings. He said that they have been trying to reach me for 2 months. When I called the number back no one answered and went to voicemail where it was a different voice on the greeting with a thick and heavy accent. I called the sweepstakes Association and they said that they do not give out prizes in that large of amounts. Also I attempted to locate this person from ScamPulse.com but was directed to another agency whom says they don't do anything regarding sweepstakes or with the BBB.

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I got a call from this person that said they were Tony Sloan from Publishers Clearing House saying I won $250,000. This person knew my address, email, date of birth. Said I would get a call today 9/13/2022 between 1 and 2 pm and that the patrol van will be at my residence at 3pm. He gave me a claim number that I was supposed to give to the prize patrol when they called me. I tried to call this person to inform him that I didn’t receive the phone call that I was supposed to get with no answer.

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I live in San Antonio Tx. I receive a text seeing=

I’m Manuel Franco, the power ball winner of the $768 million jackpot, I’m spreading some of my wealth over a number of charities and organizations. I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $50,000 to you as one among my 200 monthly spined phone number benefactors, if you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball. To Claim and revive your winning claim code is AQ5782, send a text to the agent in

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Received a letter in the mail sent off on 9/2/2022 with a check from Optumrx PO Box 6104 Cypress, CA 134-0505 check number 831344 dated 8/1/2022 for $7950.25 to cover insurance and attorney fees asking me to call one of the numbers listed in the letter to contact the claim manager before depositing the check for further information on the prize of $2,500,000.00. 

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Received a text msg. I didn’t call or reply. I goggled the name the used. And seen it was being used as a scam

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I received this text message stated below, and then proceeded to Google on the name. Come to find out its scam and people have been using the lottery winners name to gather peoples personal information. I did not respond but wanted to let others be aware that this is still happening. Since 2019 now. Do not provide info, you won't get money. It's a scam, beware.

Text received: "CONGRATULATION!!!!!

I am Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner of 768 million in the Powerball Millions jackpot,

click here to see my winning interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTm2y1G7zC0 I am donating to 100 people random.

If you get this message, your ## was selected after a spinning ball.

I have distributed most of my wealth among various charities and organizations.

I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of 25,000 USD to you as one of the 100 selected,

to verify your earnings and send a text message only to the agent in charge.

(530) 447 0315

Larry Parker

Winning code: 44230

Text him only, just text him confirmation and delivery of your prize. Thanks."

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I just got on Sam’s Club because I upgraded my membership. A pop up for my last shopping experience survey came up asking about my experience at Sam’s Club. At the end it said pick your prize and just pay shipping and then said I can choose a second prize for additional shipping on that item. It was $6ish for both items. Thought it was through Sam’s Club so thought it was ok. Then my cc company called about suspicious activity for 2 charges $136 and $137. I called the company that was listed. I explained the situation and they said I misunderstood and I agreed to pay full price for the items once they were delivered. I asked if I can return them and they said there is no returns no refund. They were ear pods and a sports tracker. Both garbage and cheap and did not work.

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Received scam text

Hello Congratulations to you Mr/Mrs I'm Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner of $768 Million Jackpot,I am spreading some of my wealth over numbers of charities and organizations.I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $500,000 to you as one among my 200 monthly spined phone numbers benefactor, If you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball. To claim and receive your winnings your claim code is AQ5782, send a text to the agent in charge of dispatching the winnings with the following:-FULL NAME,ADDRESS,SEX,AGE,PHONE CARRIER,MONTHLY INCOME,PICTURE,CLAIM CODE: AQ5782Here is the number of Timothy Dale the agent in charge +1(707)-336-2571, text him for confirmation and delivery of your winnings.No matter the economic situation of this country, no matter the challenges of dryness that you may be facing now, Today the Lord will open rivers for you in high places, he will open fountains for you in the midst of the valleys, the wilderness will turn to a pool of water and every dry land in your business and career shall turn to springs of water in the mighty name of Jesus.

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The entry had contests rules and eligibility, logos, ability to opt out of communication, the box to click to "I understood the terms" and looked very legit.

The entry form asked for first and last name, email and phone number.

After I submitted for the entry, I became doubtful and emailed Canadian Tire's consumer email from their website. I was then told they are not running this contest and they will be forwarding it to their security.

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Scammer texted me stating he was giving away $500,000 to 10 lucky people after winning the lottery ticket in 2021.

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A man called me early on Saturday morning and said he was with Publishers Clearing House, and that I had won 2.6 million dollars and a new Mercedes. He told me his name, my winning number and the persons name that would be at my house in two hours. I would have to go buy a gift card worth $500 to show them.

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I received a text message attached said that I won money 200 thousand dollars. I was told to give full name, address etc. and send in 200 for fees and I would receive

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Person claiming to be Dave Sayer from Publishing Clearing House called asking if I had received notification in mail that I had won $3.5 million cashier check plus bonus $5,000 week for life (which can be assigned to beneficiary. Gave label code # and said it should have been delivered today. He informed me I had also won pearl white 2022 V-8 Chevy Tahoe with 0 miles which would be delivered on flatbed truck. Vehicle would be insured by Geico insurance for 17 months, 3-year warranty, gas card for 5 months limited to 1 x use per week. Only thing I needed to do was register and buy license plate. He realized I didn't seem happy because I said this is a scam. He stated numerous times during conversation that this was 100% real, he promised before me and God. He mentioned God numerous times during conversation which made it hard to believe this was scam. He asks me to go purchase a Vanilla Visa gift card or an American Express visa or debit card and put $498 on card so that they could transfer the $5,000 weekly for life onto it every Friday. Each Friday he said I could transfer the $5000 to checking account but must leave $498 on card so that it would remain active. He ask if I wanted a public presentation with PCH staff, cameras, new reporters or private presentation of just 5 staff members and no cameras and public announcement (I stated private which he said he would recommend because of danger of being robbed or something bad happening to me or my family). Wanted to know how long it would take for me to get dressed and purchase visa card because they would be heading my way with cashier check and tahoe on flatbed in 25 minutes. It has now been about 45 minutes and he has called once to check and make sure I am ok and stated they left 25 minutes ago headed my way. I ask him to what address he was delivering these items and he said he would get the file with that information when they got closer to my residence, and he would call and verify address. Sounds little fishy to me that you head in my direction and not know where you are going.

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The scammers said I had won $750,000, which would be $5000 a week for life and an E-Cass 2021 Mercedes Benz. Right off I told them they were scammers. They said they were with the ScamPulse.com as well. The phone calls kept coming even after I told them I was going to check into it. The guy kept saying it wasn’t a scam and that the prize team was stationed in Birmingham, Alabama. Long story short they wanted me to get and American Express card worth $399.16 and I kept telling him I had to check it out first and I would call back, but he would never give me a chance to, he kept calling me. He said the card was for legal stuff, cause the government was always on them about that. So I asked about the prizes again and he said the numbers off the card had to go on the check and that the state marshals and state police was going to escort my gifts to me. They had my full name and address, in which I never gave them any type of information. After they kept calling I gave a fake card cvc and after I wouldn’t give the 16 digits off the back, they got really uspset and said I could give my gifts to a charity of my choice and I did, but they still wanted someone to pay for that legal stuff. We hung up from each other and he called back only to say, I never got the American Express card. I told him that I was keeping my card and and not to call my house anymore and he shouted to me “F… your momma” and hung up. But they still keep calling and from the same number. When I try calling it back it says, “ the number you have reached has been disconnected or is no longer in service and if I’ve reached the number in error, please try again. It bothers me cause they keep calling and they know my address.

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- Kent, WA, USA
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I received a postcard same final notice to claim my reward voucher for $100 and when I called the number they insisted and having money off my debit card as soon as I said I didn't have a debit card they hung up on me

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Was initially sent a friend request by Grulkey Royce, it stated that he was friends with a relative so I accepted. Not long after accepting I started receiving personal messages from this person. They stated that they were from Menlo Park, California and worked for Facebook and wanted to know if I had been informed of my prize. They went on to say that I was one of the twenty lucky people chosen to receive a special prize from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg. My prize was to be Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars. He said that it was 100% legit and that the FBI and Homeland Security already knew about the contest. Then proceeded to send me pictures of past winners which you could tell were photo shopped because one of them even stated it was from the Illinois Lottery. I explained to him that I could tell they were fake and that I didn't need to be scammed and he blocked me from messaging him anymore. I hope that this gets out there reported to more people because I'd hate to think of someone losing money over a stupid scam like this one.

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