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- Berkeley, CA, USA • Dec 30, 2024
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My daughter entered the FAB 40's contest (a fundraiser managed by Colossal Management LLC, for the National Breast Cancer Foundation) that advertised $40,000 to the winner, a spa vacation, and a Beauty Magazine spread. Donors cannot be entrants, but as a mother of the entrant, I donated 4 times ($10 each) based upon emails that I received from my daughter and from Fab 40s/Colossal that she was "first in her group" through several weeks (Starting in October and ending at the conclusion of December) as this contest is prolonged. (The points attached to my donations went to my daughter's profile.) Naturally, this kind of information about "leading" in a "group" through various "rounds" motivated me to donate more and more, since these donations accorded double the amount of points added to my daughter's profile. There were also periods where Free votes accorded double points but adding a donation during these periods, significantly compounded points added to my daughter's profile. In response, she was very excited by her being a leader in her "group." But what on earth was this "group" about? I had no idea how many other entrants were competing for the top spot, and on what basis the WINNER would be picked. Each entrant answered a few questions about their life goals, interests, etc. and had their own space to upload their own photos.. As time passed, I started to ponder whether winning was directly connected to mass donations solicited by the entrants, stemming from social media popularity, community connections, etc., rather than by any other criteria. And then when the contest concluded and millions of dollars in donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation were announced by Fab 40's/Colossal Management LLC, neither I or my daughter could believe that the basis for choosing the Fab 40's Contest winner, had anything to do with the questions in the profile or the character merit of each entrant. It was based on $$$$$ donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation through fundraiser, Colossal Management, LLC. Even more troubling was that there was NO disclosure about how many "groups" were formed by fundraiser Colossal Management, LLC in order, it appears, to compartmentalize, and create the illusion that entrants within their "group" might be "leading" when in fact there was turned out to be a huge entry population, not identified by Colossal that had the same mailers sent to them, leading on these entrants--making them all think they were at the top of a heap. It created the illusion of their edging closer to the winner's circle driving them to acquire more and more donations. Finally, there was no information about the apportionment of POINTS, donations with relation to the final winner selection. NO DISCLOSURE... and as a donor, I feel that I was hoodwinked and scammed over the duration of the competition because of a lack of proper information about the structure of the contest and the actual basis of picking a winner. Even worse, I am concerned that my daughter endured false hopes about her chances of winning the competition incurring emotional damage. Therefore, I am requesting, at minimum, my money back. ($40)

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- Wichita, KS, USA • Dec 20, 2024
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I got a flyer in the mail promoting gift-cards for a steep discount, Worth over $100000 value for $300.00 plus $40.00 s/h + 8 bks of stamps. Nothing ever showed up after 2 months. I sent the money by FEDEX The pkg was sent & signed for by the address!

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- Osage, IA, USA • Dec 19, 2024
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I was called by a man stating he was from publisher clearing house and I had won 5 million 5 hundred dollars plus 550,000in raw spending money plus a 2024 mecadis Benz car they were going to deliver today to my resident all I had to pay was 12000.00 dollars for tax and delivery. The sent me an email that had USA legal service on it from Las Vegas Nevada it was very professional paper work that even has the ScamPulse.com emblem on it. I don't have 12000.00 so they gave me a number to Advance America loan company to get a loan then when I was handed my winnings I would be getting that 12000 back in a check or cash. I was also sent by text an picture of from the first guy I talked to. I hadn't gotten into a contest in years but they said my name stayed in the system that's why I won. They are giving me 7 to14 business days to respond but I was told if I could come up with the money today it would be delivered today. I'm still not sure if it's legit or not. If you could would you please let me know. Thank you

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- Shuqualak, MS, USA • Dec 14, 2024
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Had won a sweepstakes prize $350. The website requested that I then re-verify as a verification had been done to even begin participating upon submitting the required documents. The company told me to wait three days. This is on the on 1210 2024. After waiting the allotted time I again reached out as no contact had been made and was told the same thing to wait X amount of days I reached out a third time and was told the exact same thing. The website says redemption will be delivered within 3 to 5 business days. It has gone on 7 days. and it does not seem as though any extra verification has been attempted considering this case was made a priority by the company on multiple occasions and is still in the same place as far as the verification I’ve been told to wait and I just want to warn people about how they’re scamming people out of their money because there has been no attempt to verify no attempt to rectify no attempt to facilitate my redemption, even though it was fairly won and the requested documents were submitted

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- Springville, IA, USA • Dec 02, 2024
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His name is John King he called on a 718-806-9645 phone number. He asked if I was in the sweepstake and I told him a long time ago. He said I would have my 945 thousand in a couple days. I gave him the wrong email address that he will try tuesday. If he calls back should I talk to him.

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- Columbus, MS, USA • Nov 18, 2024
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Scam acts like a sweepstakes but fails to pay out asks for all types of identification

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- Rock Island, IL, USA • Oct 25, 2024
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On 10/25/24 caller left message that I had won a prize from Publisher’s Clearing House. Did not identify the amount. This is the 2nd call!! When I returned the call did not receive an answer. I will block the number. The last caller wanted me to buy a gift card so they could load prize money on it… NOT !!!

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- Norfolk, VA, USA • Oct 03, 2024
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Scammer said I won the $3.5 Million sweepstakes and I would need to pay tax and processing fees using Apple gift cards.

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- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA • Sep 30, 2024
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Received SMS, reported it

Congratulations in advance! If you're receiving this message, you've been selected for a JACKPOT from HEALTHY RAINBOW, LLC. We're excited to inform you that you've won $1 million USD! Please text MR. CRAIG at (272) 255-9497 with the code HD30 and your name for verification and to arrange the delivery of your prepaid card prize.

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- Greensboro, NC, USA • Sep 26, 2024
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Person or persons inquired to me about an online gaming. I sent money and the money was never returned as it was supposed to be.

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- Evansdale, IA, USA • Sep 09, 2024
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+1 (904) 456-3769

ORACLE

HUGE Congratulations!

You're a winner! Your Phone number came up in the Three Hundred Thousand Dollars from the Oracle Corporation Foundation Annual Donations!

This is a life-changing news! Enjoy every moment of this incredible win - because you deserved it!

And Here's to your newfound wealth and all the amazing possibilities it brings!!!!!!!

If you get this message kindly text Mr. Charles Woodley (937) 934-2986 to get your prize

•Your claiming code is* OCF1M$

Message the Agent now and make sure your winnings is claimed urgently, Congratulations.

?

Charles Woodley

APPROVED

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- Joliet, IL, USA • Aug 11, 2024
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The scammer promoted that if you play a game, you could win a Stanley Cup and would only have to pay $2.99 for shipping. After playing the game on the website browser, I entered my prepaid gift card and shipping information email address, phone number, Once this was submitted, I was navigated to a page that showed an order confirmation number and information to contact them if I have questions. It was promoted that only $2.99 was the total. Prepaid Visa card account. It showed the transaction of $9.97. When I called the customer service line sounded like foreigners maybe Filipino call center members. They noted that I actually entered into a raffle for a drawing to Enterprise and not the $2.99 that was promoted on the website. I asked for the $9.97 to be refunded. They obliged. I do see both transactions in my transaction history where the $9.97 were taken out and the $9.97 were refunded. I asked for a email confirmation of these transactions they did not produce any at all. They were not able to redirect me to the terms and conditions of this Sweepstakes. They just noted that the terms and conditions meant I agree to a $10 raffle ticket and not the $2.09 nine cent shipping of the device they promoted that I won the playing the game. Again, they’ve never produced email receipts. They never produced any redirection on where to go to review terms and conditions. It is a scam.

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- Vancleave, MS, USA • Jul 16, 2024
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Received text:

+1 (513) 535-0486

KRIGBAUM the Powerball First Millionaire of 2023 From North Carolina, I'm donating the sum of $500,000 to 10 random individuals. If you get this message, then your number was selected among the lucky winner's. Send a text to the Chief Manager in charge Mr John Robert on his cell Number (985).

771-2161 text this winning code

(GKM/ 203/ NTH) to him for the confirmation and the delivery of your package. NOTE: DON'T BE SCARED BECAUSE THIS IS REAL.

JUST TEXT THE CHIEF

MANAGER IN-CHARGE OF YOUR WINNING PRIZE.. If you are not interested ianore this

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- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA • Jul 02, 2024
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Actually you're the winner of the giveaway contest - You'll receive your tracking number through your email address - And shipping proceed - UPS Expedited $32 -

UPS Express Saver $37 -FedEx Priority $40 - There are the shipping charges to your address - You're to pay a shipping charges yourself

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- Lacey, WA, USA • Jun 10, 2024
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free iphone chance to win shipping only

then ebooks?

automatic charges

charges as follows: Raffle iphone 6.29 may26 or 27th; 29.38 enrollment? june 4th ebook link 61.26; 28th May link, may29 78.77

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- Creston, IA, USA • May 25, 2024
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he phoned my husband and asked for me and he knew my name, he said I had won $700,050.00 and he gave me a claim number 4277112us. He said I would get $5000.00 in cash to spend in cash and $7000.00 every week for the rest of our lives. And all of the money we received would be free from taxes. he said the company would take care of the taxes. They told me they would go with us to our bank to put the money into our account , but that I had to get a Money Pak card and asked if we had a Walgreens , CVS, or Dollar General in town and I told them that we only have a Dollar General , so they told me to go and get a Money Pak card and put $499.00 on it. They would call back in 2o minutes. So I got the card and came home and they called back . They asked if I had the card and I told them that I did and they said to turn the card over and scratch off the silver part to give them the number in the box so they could send it to the company to keep in their files. Then they kept saying that I needed to keep the card and receipt in a safe place , because I would need to take it to the bank to the bank when they bring the cashiers check to our house and the & the $5000.00 in cash so we could take it to the bank. Then they called back later and said that the treasurer of the company had to meet with the Iowa States Attorney to get the Iowa state taxes revoked and put the Iowa State Seal on the cashiers check . They kept saying that this is going to be our most happy day. That the they had not spoken to the treasurer of the company yet , they are suppose to have a meeting with them Saturday morning again and they would let us know. I told them that our bank closes at 11:00 am on Saturdays. My husband said this is a scam , because they wanted us to go get seven more Money Pak cards with $500.00 on all seven cards . after this we definitely realized it was scam and after web search we realized that it it is.

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- National City, CA, USA • May 24, 2024
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Amc stubs member, reawarded me a site to claim...which was a 3 month trail promo for SiriusXM. The website said I will be eligible if I had recently bought used car....or never had XM service.

Well I recently bought a used car. ... So I am eligible however customer service says I'm not.... Because XM was used on that car... I have no idea but it seems like it's a bait and switch type of deal and they wanted to offer me other promotions.... And they need to be more transparent on their website about that situation.... Which they're not because of deceitful play on words...

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- Oceanside, CA, USA • May 24, 2024
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"State lottery Association. Your name has been random hello the mega million is pleased to officially announce you as our first place winner in our golden harvest giveaway sponsored by Publishers Clearing House the readers digest in the multi State lottery Association. Your name has been randomly selected in our monthly cash award giveaway for this month. Congratulations and welcome yourself aboard the financial well-being which you will be awarded our first place category of a whopping $1,500,000 along with $7000 weekly and a bonus prize of 2020 4G ellie(?) Mercedes Benz. Congratulation the mega million have already made all the necessary arrangements for you to claim your prize. Please note US Federal Law requires you to keep your winnings strictly confidential for security and to avoid fraudulent or double claiming of your sweepstakes cash award. Congratulations on behalf of your thrilling performance. Please note if you live in the United States you'll be required by law to pay sweepstakes taxes on all prize winnings legally. You will be required to pay a processing fee of $999 for the registration and released of your prize award. Congratulations we are looking forward to see you on board. It's our pleasure. Please if you wish to speak to our claims agent please press one to claim your prize. Please press two. To speak to a specialized office or to learn how to claim your reward please press five. Or call 617939."

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- Sioux City, IA, USA • May 24, 2024
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Congratulations, this is Cheng Charlie saephan, a 46 year old father of two from Portland, Oregon I won the 1.3 Billion Jackpot on Sunday, April. 30, 2024 from the PowerBall Lottery Jackpot Watch my winning video here.http://m.Youtube.com/ watch?v=fHxSpWJm5-MI am committed to helping Randomly selected 50 individuals who needs help just as me last year with $1,000,000 each. If you are getting this message, I say Congratulations to you, I hope the money goes a long way in helping out your Family or Financial needs. Text your winnings code (Wn0430) to Agent Larry scott on (979) 231-8574 from the Multi State Lottery

Association for further information on how to receive your Money, God Bless America

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- Coralville, IA, USA • May 24, 2024
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Spam text received tonight of a screenshot stating their name is Wayne Coman of EDA and I was a lucky winner of $50,000. Asked me to reach out to a different phone number than what texted me (631-417-4303). Also included another phone number in the text to me, as a group text (603-322-8569).

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