Jeffery –
Victim Location 86434
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
ScamPulse.com received a call from a consumer regarding a sweepstakes scam. The caller, supposedly from the American Prize Lottery Distribution Center said he won $750,000 and needed to pay an AZ luxury tax of $5,500. Contacts provided by scammer: Distribution Center – Bella H*** 202-241-8015; Consumer Protection Agency – Michael M*** 202-239-1392; Custom Agent – Steven Johnson 901-877-5316; FTC rep handling case – Mark L*** and Randy P*** at Amstar Mutual Trust – the company holding the check – 718-340-3279. They also provided a name & checking account number where the money was to be sent.