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- Marion, IA, USA
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On December 4th at 10:30 am I was notified by phone that I (my name) at (my address) was a third place winner of the Senior Citizens Publisher's Clearing House in connection with the BBB, Federal Reserve, and Reader's Digest. He said they have held this drawing for seniors for the last 20 years. I was told I had won $1.5 million dollars, an F-150 truck, and $5,000 a month for 5 years for a total of $400,000.

My claims representative is Sydney Mohon, phone is 613-657-5702. He had me call him back at that number to be sure I had written it down correctly, which I then did.

I was told they would not be withholding taxes and that I would be mailed a T19 form for the IRS for taxes, but not for next year but for 2024 tax year.

He needed a photo ID but I could block out the information on it. I texted him a photo of my driver's license but info covered. I was told that I would have to open a bank account by Wednesday for this to be deposited into. He set up an appointment for Thursday December 7th at 11:30 to be at my door with the check and will unload my F-150 into my driveway.

I received a letter in my email (which he already had) from the ScamPulse.com stating that this is legit. It also had in the letter the same Check ID clearing # 129441426, which he had given to me on the phone.

He is now awaiting for me to assure him I have the bank account set up, so he can proceed with instructions.

He also said that local police will be with them for security and for my safety taking the check to the bank.

I phoned the ScamPulse.com to verify the letter and was told that this is highly likely a scam and that at some point I will be asked for money or bank info in order to get it.

He asked if I wanted Thursday to be televised and I said no, private. He informed me that would include me to then keep it private and confidential as part of the qualifications.

He said he will be in touch later today.

If I get more information about this activity I will let you know, such as a request for money or bank information.

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- Machesney Park, IL, USA
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He wanted me to call the number 5185030957 and ask for Albert Johnson at ext. #8. He gave me a package # and a ticket #.

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- Mesa, AZ, USA
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I was left a voicemail saying that I have won millions of dollars and to contact Todd Sloan. It said my funds are being held at the federal reserve.

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- Winona, MS, USA
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Claimed that I had winnings from Publisher Clearinghouse and was trying to get me to say Yes to questions. I don’t think that I said yes just said no and then scammer abruptly hang up

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- Asheboro, NC, USA
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I was in Facebook looking at new people and there was 4 or 5 PCH friend so I hit several of them.

One came up to tell me I won $5,000,000 plus $100,000

Then I also won $50,000 a new 2022 Chevrolet, Than $5,000 more.

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- Winston Salem, NC, USA
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Scammer attemted to solicite a payment in the amount of $350 for pay.ent of money won In sweepstakes.

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- Waukegan, IL, USA
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Supposedly I was receiving a grant from the government of $9000, that was what said to me a representative from HHS Department, this person asked me $200 on prepaid EBay Card to release the money. After that the money supposedly went into a federal reserve bank of San Francisco so after was sent to my personal account. The representative on behalf of that bank asked me $3000 on eBay card as well, as a security deposit %100 refundable. Then I did what they asked for because I was very excited since this is the first time this happens to me and I was so blind by my emotions that also made do it with no doubt. Now after I sent all this money the representative Lucas Andres Wilso kept asking me more money so I said I couldn’t and he got lost from our communication. I’m very concerned because I need to recover my money since a borrowed it from a relative and I feel pushed to get the money back.

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- Durham, NC, USA
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Said my name was entered in a sweepstakes to win a car, a all expense paid vacation, or a 70" tv. I dont have to pay anything but have to come to Greensboro to receive reward.

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- Conley, GA, USA
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Congratulations! The Multi-State Lottery Association is donating $500,000 each to 50 random individuals as part of their Annual Donation Program. In order to claim your prize, kindly text "WIN500K" to Agent SCOTT ROBERT at (510) 500-8588. This is a Real blessing and opportunity for you, so don't miss out

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- Villa Rica, GA, USA
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I received a text message from Blom Bank \, saying my number had been selected at random to Win 1300$ a week for 5 years, all they asked was hams address and 9.98$ to receive my account card which they would deposit to every week.

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- Clinton, MS, USA
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I was told that I won 18.5 million dollars, 5,000 each week for the rest of my life & a 2023 mercedes benz.

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- Vermillion, SD, USA
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The scammer told me I won $8.5 million from PCH.

Paul Freeman was the name I was told to note.

His ID# 5050US

Claim # 80500

Prize Code# L4860117A

Bar Code# 81389207792

Confirmation # 9331429

I also won a Ford Ranger Pickup Truck

I should go to closest Walmart, Walgreens, or CVS to get an American Express Gift Card and put $475 on it. Make sure I have the receipt and a valid drivers license. I should call him back with the American Express Card number so that I can get $7000 put on the gift card each month in order to claim the money. He asked me how I feel about winning the money and I told him that I thought it was a scam and he told me to [censored] off.

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- High Point, NC, USA
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The scammer said I had won money through publishers Clearing house. Gave me a badge number confirmation pin. He wanted my phone number because I blocked my number. Then towards the end of the call they wanted to know the name of my bank so they could put my bank on the back of my check. When I refuse this they hung up on me. I screenshotted the tag I was tagged in and his Facebook page. The name of the person I contacted had the same first name as the person that tagged me but a different last name.

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- Palmer, TN, USA
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Michael Benjamin said I had won 8.5 million from Publishers Clearing House, that I needed to send a money order for $700 to Merchants Bankers Vera Thomas. Before they would deliver my winning package.

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- Oelwein, IA, USA
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Claimed i won 18.5 million and 2023 Mercedes, from the Publisher Clearing House,and he was a ScamPulse.com investgator and said my prize wasnt claimed by me within 90days so there's a detention fee for them to release my check ,needed $280.00 to do that!

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- Phoenix, AZ, USA
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I won 2.5 million in publishers clearinghouse needed to purchase a MoneyPak card for 350.00 so they could enter into the briefcase when they deliver my prize.

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- Boone, IA, USA
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The guy's name was attorney David Maxwell he gave a claims number of 925us and a badge number of 840-9217. He claimed that the winnings were a $500,000 cashier's check $5,000 for life and a Mercedes-Benz. They sent an email using the name Barbara masche and she was going to be issuing the $5,000 a week. They tried to get money to send the money to me and they tried to tell me that I had to use the bank account that they were setting up for me to have the money deposited too.

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Voicemail stated that I had won 1 of top 3 prizes from entry filled out over 18 months ago. Sean Mitchell would be available at #3362522819 ext.440. Same as other post, Truck, 70" tv or 3 night stay. Go to Piedmont Pky address to listen to promotion and use Claim # TVM45-107. Must be a couple. We didn't go to Greensboro

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An individual that stated she was from Publishers clearing house, Mary, called me and stated that I had won $7.5 Million dollars and a 2023 Mercedes Benz. I was told all I needed to do was go to Dollar General and purchase a gift card for $500 and read off the information. I did get the gift card and gave her the information, after I did that she told me that I needed to apply for a loan to cover the insurance and fees for the winnings and vehicle. At that point, I knew I had been scammed and refused to do the loan and I called the Publishers clearing house phone line and ask if I had won or if they had record, they said no and she told me that is because it was a cancelled winning, the prior winner did not qualify for the winnings and it was reassigned to me. I told her to donate my winnings to a charity and not to call back again. I am out the $500, but it could have been worse.

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They said that a grant for senior citizens by applying through this entity They wanted you to purchase a Apple gift card in the amount of $550.00

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