Victim Location 76302
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call from someone saying they were with Publishers Clearing house. He wanted me to go to Walgreens and wire transfer $250 to him and then I would get the $4 Million dollars that I won.
Victim Location 76310
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call from Micheal Collins saying that I won a $1,000,000. He asked if I’d be home at 3 PM today, he said there would be shipping and handling fees.
Victim Location 76305
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call saying I won a bunch of money and a new Cadillac.
Victim Location 76379
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call from PCH saying to call a different number because I won $5 million dollars.
Victim Location 88032
Total money lost $15
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Mr.Glen Smith said to call him,I did next day I told him bank would hold check 10 days,he said to call him then.I did never answered.check was sent back.
Victim Location 76367
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a letter in the mail from Publishers Clearing House. It had a check for $7850 in it, they wanted me to pay some fees for a prize I had won of a couple million dollars.
Victim Location 76310
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called and told that I won $2.5 Million and a car. They told me in order to release that I needed to pay 1% ($2,500).
Victim Location 83716
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
He told me his name was Frank Kennedy. His badge number was FK666V. Then he gave me a ticket number 32, and told me I would get a Mercedes 3219. In return for this, I had to pay taxes, which would be $2500. He asked if I was excited, and if I was over 65 or retired, which I answered. 0023 confirmation number. 50891 US Avenue, United States was also given.
Victim Location 74365
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received a check in the mail for $5,990.25. Letter said it was for insurance and attorney fees. The check said OPTUMRX in San Diego, CA, the bank on the check was Wells Fargo in Cincinnati, OH, and the letter was from Canada.
Victim Location 23606
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received a call from a person called John Washington claiming to be a representative from Publishers Clearing House headquarters in Las Vegas. The phone number was (702)805-8970. I picked up the phone because I ordered products and entered the PCH sweepstakes in the past . He claimed that I won $5 million dollars and a 2019 Mercedes Benz. They asked for a credit card number so they could charge $1100 for to cover tax and delivery and it has to be paid upfront. They asked me to call the escrow agent at (916) 237-0204 to pay the $1100. I paid this scammer nothing because it’s a scam.
Victim Location 87105
Type of a scam Phishing
Bryan calls and said this is the publishers clearing house and you have won the prize
He called my husband yesterday with the same lines
Victim Location 20910
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Enclosed are papers from scam artists. I had ignored or trashed them. I was so excited, because I thought I had won enough money to repair our church in VA. We need a lot of money for repairs its only about 22 of us. None are rich. The letter came from publishers clearing house, so I thought . I have entered so many contests from them (PCH). I sure hope you will be able to find a way to warn seniors and other citizens so they won’t get caught up in this scam.It was not until I had given out some important information that it sank into my head that I was being scammed.
Victim Location 44654
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Was called and told that I have won 2.5 million , 50,000 dollars and a new Mercedes.
Victim Location 76365
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call from someone and they asked if I heard of publishers clearing house and they were in town ready to deliver the prize and all had to do was go to the post office and get a money order for $874.21 to cover the income tax for this year. You were to come back home if i can figure out if I can get the money and they will meet me from the house and you had won $7000 per week for life and million and my bonus prize was a Mercedes.
They were coming in a black limo and the tow truck would bring the car along with a UPS.
I told them I would check to see if I could get the money and he said if I could get $274 then one of their sponsors is a finance company and I could pay out the remaining amount with no interest.
Victim Location 26203
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
said he won 1.5 million dollars wanted $525.00 for insurance.
Victim Location 23513
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received a scam call from Public Clearing House on both my office phone number and home phone. They claimed that I won a $10,000,000 prize and to cover the taxes and processing I would need to wire $499.00 to a person named John. I immediately called BBB to report the caller.
Victim Location 43749
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Caller called elderly mother claimed winner pch millions.sent faxed documents to library ftc, and bbb, of pch statements of millions prize winner .
Asking her to send $4900 to claim prize to be sent after $4900 is sent to them.
Victim Location 33511
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Called and told my mother in law won publishers clearing house. Was told we had to go to an IRS office and give them 900. The phone number was from Kingston Surrey County, Jamaica.
Victim Location 99212
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I needed to have 1500.00$ for to pay for service fee. Told me I should get the prize in a private method. When I told them I was not home, said my wife could sign for prize. Contacted REAL PCH and they said it was a scam.
Victim Location 39183
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Heavy accent male called my cell phone and said I won the publishers clearing house prize. I continued the conversation and found I would have to send $4,500.00 in order to claim a prize of more than 2 Million dollars. I agreed.
I said I would have to go to the bank and would take me about 30 minutes to get ready. He wanted to keep me on the line that length of time, but I said I could not stay on that long.
He is going to call me back in 30 mins which would be about 1:53 CT. I have since blocked that no. it is 1-876-849-1417.
Victim Location 90025
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a phone call from what they claimed to be "Publishers Clearing House" asking if I had signed up recently. I said yes since I had quite some time ago. They said congratulation you’ve won *** Million dollars can we deliver it to you? I wanted to keep them on the line and learn more so I played along and told them I had moved to LA recently. They hung up. Maybe five minutes later I got a call from the same man telling me his name was Donald Franklin and he was the manager of Publishers Clearing House. They then led me down to my car to beep the horn two times in order to verify security for a ScamPulse.com recording that they were making for "security purposes". I told them, this is a scam and you are doing a terrible job of convincing me otherwise. Donald replied by saying no we are just taking all the necessary steps to make you a happy man and this is when I requested to speak with his boss. I was transferred to, the transfer being him muting the phone until he found someone for me to talk to, a man claiming to be the CEO of Publishers Clearing House named James Kingston. Once he told me this and I asked two more times if he was claiming to be the CEO of Publishers Clearing House I had to break the bad news that the Ceo of Publishers Clearing House is, in fact, Andrew Goldberg. This is the moment that he decided to hang up finally.
Victim Location 86403
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Caller will leave a message "Call Me"
The caller claims to be with Publisher Clearing House and knows the first name of either resident
The reverse search of the callers phone number places the call originating from Wisconsin while Publishers Clearing House is located in NY.
I can only assume that this is a "senior" scan given my parents ages and the fact that they have never submitted orders or contest subscriptions through Publishers Clearing House
Victim Location 92626
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received email claiming I won publishers clearing house. Asked me for personal information. I didn’t respond but wanted to report this. I hope there’s a way for you to catch these criminals. It’s disgusting.
Victim Location 95630
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received a letter in the mail postmarked from Nashville, Tennessse. No return address on the envelope. The correspondence included a legitimate looking check and a letter from "Publishers Clearing House (PCH)", indicating we had won second prize (2.5 million) in the PCH *** million dollar super cash giveaway promotion. The enclosed check (for $***) was apparently to cover "insurance and attorney fees". The letter included 2 telephone numbers and a security code. We were instructed to contact the "claims manager" BEFORE depositing the check. I called both numbers and reached unmonitored voice mailboxes. I am hoping the number I called from was not automatically recorded so they don’t try to contact me. The check is from "Green Dot Corporation" with a Pasadena, CA address. When I googled the name of the alleged sweepstakes, I discovered this was a scam wherein you are asked to deposit the check (which is fake) then wire the sending organization money and/or gift cards because the check was included an "overpayment". Wire transfers, along with gift cards are virtually untraceable once they are issued and/or sent. Please don’t fall for this sxam.
Victim Location 99502
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Name given on phone was Brad Anderson to receive $2.5 million plus new mercedes benz. The team would bring check and car to door and take me to bank to deposit the cashiers check into my account. I would need to send $950 through Moneygram at Fred Meyers or Walmart for processing fee prior to bringing me my prize. He said the team is standing by and if I choose to refuse the prize, I would need to sign a forfeiture document the team would bring to the door instead.
Victim Location 85033
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
His name is Michael Hyman. Claims to be the CEO of Publishers Clearing House. Stated that my mother won 9.5 million and a 2018 Mercedes. I only had to send $800 through Western Union. I researched PCH page, his name isn’t listed and it stated that they would show up in person, no calls. The number I have is in Jamaica. When I was on the phone with him, I could hear roosters. I asked if he was in an office, stated yes. I asked why there were roosters in the background, he said it was a clock. Complete scam!
Victim Location 75115
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called by Jeffery douglas from 1-876-297-5605 from pch to inform me that I had won $1.5 mil. from pch. Told me to call 510-295-0621 to claim my check #772007 &my ticket # TEG1991us10. Called #,no good.
Victim Location 25564
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received a call from Jamaica saying they were with Publishers Clearing House and I had won $2.5million dollars and a pearl white Mercedes Benz. I was told I needed to pay 1% registration fee of $499.00 to have check registered in my name. I was reassured this was no scam. I was given a confirmation number and told to go to Walmart to use my debit card to send the money. I hung up at this point.
Victim Location 70607
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
David Jackson called said I won a new car and 5 million dollars and to send him a money order for $200.00 to Mitchell Galavis at 7211 Van Belle Road in Sunnyside WA 98944. I gave no personal information or money.
Victim Location 43725
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Dave Anderson, PCH, called from 876-796-5963, he said I won PCH 6.5 mil. He asked for a check for $485 to cover the insurance. He asked if I had an email address. He said he would need two IDs. He asked if I was working.
Victim Location 54914
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
We received a letter from Peter Brown, CFO of Publishers Clearing House saying that we won $500,000, second place winner. There was a check enclosed for $6,498 to cover insurance and attorney fees. The letter was postmarked out of Nashville, TN, but the numbers were out of Canada. We were unable to get through by phone so we are not out any money.
Victim Location 43701
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a phone call claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. Callers name James Cooper. He gave me phone number 904-999-2050. Stated I won $550,000 and then $5 million. Also a Mercedes. They mailed me a letter and a check to cover taxes. The check is for $7897. I knew it was a scam. If it sounds too good to be true it is. They wanted $150 to deliver my prize. They would pick up the money. I am reporting the call. James Cooper gave me an address in Jackson OH. I am calling to report the scam.
Victim Location 26301
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received a phone call claiming to be from Publisher Clearinghouse stating that I won and need to ship $7,000 in an envelope via FedEx in order to receive $750,000 winnings. Caller ID said the call was coming from Key West. Receiving numerous calls in the past 30 minutes.
Victim Location 43793
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Contacted saying that won the PCH sweepstakes and to send $400 to the above address.
Victim Location 21793
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Terry called and ask to me, he said i won PCH 3 different amounts of money 2.5 million and 35,000, 5000 a week for life. I transfer me to another person which i could not understand. Thats when i told them it was scam they said no it not. They said they would call back the next day but didn’t. They call 2 days later told me i needed to paid 250 to get my check. 2 day ago i received a call from UPS saying they had a package for me. I told them they are wasting my time with this.
Also recieved email 2 day ago with new amount that i won from PCH. They said i would need to pay shipping and handling cost.
Victim Location 26287
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was told that i won 2.5 million through PCH and a Mercedes Benz all i had to do was western union 200.00 dollars. I asked why they couldn’t take the 200.00 out of my winnings. They said they werent authorized to take money out of my check and not to tell anyone about my winnings as they would rip me off. Gave me a check# and authorization #
Victim Location 20002
Total money lost $355
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Caller named John Watson- PCH Offcier claims desk # 24 called my aunt and claimed to represent Publishers Clearing House. He also mentioned a person by the name of David who is supposedly on his team that we see on tv. The caller told my aunt that she was a grand prize winner, and in order to claim her winnings they only require that she go to Walmart, and pay for the fees by sending $350 via western union/ money gram wire transfer. I called the ScamPulse.com learn more and to determine if this was real, and I am glad I did. The ScamPulse.com informed that this is a popular lottery and sweepstakes scam. BEWARE.
Victim Location 33322
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I’ve been receiving phone calls for over 2 weeks from Jay King who claims to be from Publishers Clearing House. He says I won $450,000. In order to collect it I must pay $250 to the BBB, then I can get the $450,000. Jay King has asked for my personal information, my SS#, Address, Date of Birth, my Mothers name, my Email address, none of these have I given him. He seems to know I am collecting SS Disability & when my check comes in. He also asks for my Credit Card info, number, security code, etc. I feel certain this is a scam.
Victim Location 53402
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received notice from Publishers Clearing House, (Canadian postmark) that I had won $750,000 in the publisher’s clearing house. I was to contact Michael Lott at 877-634-5320. I had a large check that they wanted me to deposit. The check had the name of Garcia Underground and it was written on Washington Federal Bank. I did not lose money as I did not call the number.
Victim Location 53220
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
My mother received a letter in the mail, postmarked out of Dublin 18, Priority Air Post. It said that she had won 1 Million and that I would need to call 747-999-4486 and then 709-701-7888 and ask for claim agent Kevin Johnson. I contacted the BBB. I did not call them.
Victim Location 53226
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a call from Michael Anderson, Prize Director from Publishers Clearing House stating that I has won 2.5 Million and a Mercedes. I needed to send $750 through MoneyGram for taxes, but that I would be refunded the money. I was told that I could not hang up as Homeland Security was on the line, standing by. My claim number was – 2580099673, my ticket number was my name7US and my delivery code was CG150-PCH. He was very persistent, but I finally hung up.
Victim Location 99337
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Telephone call saying he was from Publishers Clearing house, and I had won 1.5 Million $$, a plus Mercedes vehicle. Wanted $155.00 to get a tax free certified check, taxes to be deducted from my $1.5 million dollar check. Said he name was Bob James, located in Queens N. Y. , said his badge # was 7580 BJ. claim Number 4589305821us. Did I give up really winning a Publishers Clearing house contest????
Victim Location 53207
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a letter in the standard mail stating I had won 2.5 Million with a check enclosed for $5770. I did not sign up for publishers clearing house so I called the ScamPulse.com to find out if this was legit. I was told that the two phone numbers were out of Canada and that if I called the numbers that they would ask me to send them money.
Victim Location 96816
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I keep getting calls and they state that they are from Publisher’s Clearing House, but that I had to pay for fees. 718-619-8283
Victim Location 74956
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call on my cell phone.the man said he was jack nickelson from publishers clearing house. I asked what number she won from. He couldn’t verify that at the time. He asked my grandmother if she had a car and driver’s license to make t o Walmart to send money . That she would have to show the reciept to the team when they arrived. I asked why should my grandmother pay taxes on something she hasn’t gotten yet He wanted to stay on the phone with me until I go to Walmart and paid $350 10% in taxes and in 35 minutes to an hour the team and news will be theretheo give her her certified check. I told him that i’d need to write the information down first and drive to the store. He then put a female with the same type(Indian-middle eastern) accent to spell the IRS accountants name Rosalie Nemeth and to send it to North Port, Florida 34286. I told them I have a flip phone can’t speaker the phone and Oklahoma you can’t drive and talk and I hung up. I called the number back and it said the person your trying to contact is not taking calls at this time. I looked up Rosalie Nemeth North Port, Florida and that lady is old and white and is 75 years old. Not the accent i was hearing on the phone.Some one should call that lady and tell her ,her identity has been stolen 9414266754
Victim Location 21201
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
My mother is 80 years old. She received a call from John Kingston (876)3986005 -who told her she was a contest winner and took her credit card information over the phone. John Kingston also reached us from telephone number (929)8004078.
I was suspicious and cancelled the transaction with the credit card company. I then spoke to Mr. Kingston, who transferred the call to a man with somewhat of a Jamaican accent – David Sawyer (760)6007915 ( I am aware that there is an actual rep named David Sawyer at the official PCH, he is the gentleman who hands out the sweepstakes checks) the impostors also mentioned that they are affiliated with BBB.
Once I told the scammers I was going to report them , the rep "Mr. Sawyer" began to curse me out, and it was then VERY clear that he did have a Jamaican accent .
Victim Location 54208
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Caller called my cell phone and told me I won PCH prize of #1.5 million + a new Denali. I was told to call 518-573-1336 to speak with a James Shepard to give me instructions to send taxes and fees of approx. $385 via money order. I did not make that call.
Victim Location 79404
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a phone call from a person saying they were with the BBB and were calling to let me know that I had won a lottery. I hung up on them.
Victim Location 33436
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
CONSTANTLY (2-3 times per day) receiving email after email. Emails alternate between telling me that I have won something,or that I am fully registered, next email will tell me I have to complete my registration or I will be eliminated from the contest, Additionally they are constantly harassing me to make another purchase.
This company is out of control, and harasses members of the public
Victim Location 96720
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I got a call stating that I had won a sweepstakes but, I did not enter any sweepstakes so, I knew it was a scam.
Victim Location 96817
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
From: PCH [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2017 11:04 AM
Subject: Dear Winner Congratulations!!!…..
Dear Winner,Congratulations!!!
It is our pleasure to inform you as the winner of our annual giveaway sweepstakes. As a past or current customer of the Publishers Clearing House,your name was automatically entered into the draw and you were randomly selected as the third place prize winner for a grand sum of Two Million Dollars $2, 000,000.00 USD And $5000.00 Weekly For Forever To claim your winnings, you are required to Verify your Personal Information’s with the Winners Circle office of Todd Slaone and Dave Sawyer,Fill the following information’s below and send Via email : [email protected]
Name:
Address:
Tel:
Age:
Occupation:
Next Of Kin:
Predominantly when your information is being verified,you will be mandated to provide your personal ref no: kb130229A-185ap.Be informed that immediately your Ref number is being Confirmed,our patrol Team will be in your house to deliver your winning Check and a bottles of Champagne and Balloons. PCH will not be held responsible for any unclaimed winning.Our patrol team will only function and deliver your prize when your verification has been confirmed by the Internal Revenue Services.Proceed immediately with our given instruction to claim your 3rd prize.
Note: Publishers Clearing House terms and Condition’s Apply!!!
Yours Sincerely.
Susan Manning
Victim Location 96737
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a phone call and was told I won the Publisher’s Clearinghouse sweepstakes. The caller asked if I had entered the sweepstakes and I said "No." He then asked if I shopped at Wal Mart. I said "yes" and he said I was automatically entered. He said I should have received a letter in the mail. When I told him I needed to check my mail and asked for his name and phone number so I could call him back, he hung up on me.
Victim Location 53202
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called by a woman and man, Andrew Goldberg from Publishers Clearing House and told that I had won 1.5 million dollars & a Mercedes. My claim number was 950770155 and it would be delivered to Walmart. I was to go to Walmart and call them back as I needed to pay $155 in taxes. I should tell no one as once you do everyone is your friend and they will be after the money. They would call be back with further instructions later.
Victim Location 53218
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called by J.M. Davis and told that I had won $250,000 in the PCH. They called 8 times and said that the check would be delivered by UPS. I decided I better check before anything else happened.
Victim Location 79105
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
My elderly mother received a letter in the mail from Publishers Clearing House. The letter told her she was one of two finalists for a prize of 100 million dollars. In the envelope was a check for $50,762.00 that she was to deposit in her bank account and then call 647-219-7498 and give them the security code included in the letter. The check was to pay tax and fees on her prize. The caller said she would be informed when she called where to send the money to pay fees and tax. After they received the money her prize would be sent to her bank, they wanted her account number so it could be directly deposited. The check was drawn on Bank of America under the account of Allstate Insurance and looked very real. I contacted the ScamPulse.com and my suspicion that this was a scam was confirmed.
Victim Location 79036
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I was called on Saturday by John Washington (with a foreign accent I could not place) from 876-845-5203 telling me I had won 1.7 million, a new BMW and $7,000.00 for life. He said I could confirm that he was with the sweepstakes by calling 876-485-8901 and asking for him. I did not call to confirm. Today I got another call from the same number and person notifying me that i had won the sames prizes and they wanted my address so the prizes could be delivered. If I had won the sweepstakes they would know my address. I will not call them back, they are scammers.
Victim Location 31031
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Claim to be PCH. Said I won 800,00.00 and they said how do you feel about that, when I said if it doesn’t cost me anything I like it, they hung up.
Victim Location 53936
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Won 8.5 million in the Publisher’s Clearing house. They called and wanted all by banking information including routing numbers. When I would ask their name, I was told I would get something in the mail with the information. They called 5-6 times and I would not give them any of my information.
Victim Location 76308
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
caller said that PCH is going to deliver $850,000 certified cashiers check today and a mercedes but they cannot deliver until they get $750.99 wired to them to pay the taxes on the prizes
Victim Location 29801
Total money lost $385
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I sent 400.00 to these people pretending to be Publishers Clearing House. I needed to send them money in order to collect my prize of over million dollars.
Victim Location 10475
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
My 85 year old mother received a phone call saying that she won the Publishers Clearing House for $1,500,000. Then she was asked if she received the letter. She hadn’t gone down to get her mail for a few days, so she didn’t see it. She believed it was a scam, so she said give the money to charity.
However, when she got the mail, she found a letter with her name and address (see attached) That’s when she believed it was real.
She called the person back and was told the check might have been destroyed, but he would do what he could do to help her. Also, she should not show the letter to anyone. She was told that she needed a tax person before claiming the money. He could arrange a tax person and she would retain more of the money, than if she got her own tax person. He also wanted to know how much money she had. She said just enough for her rent and funeral.
I went to her house, looked at the letter and knew immediately that it was a scam. Envelope had no return address, stamp came from Canada. No Publishers Clearing House logo. When I called the number, there was an answering machine. I hung up and contacted Publishers Clearing House and they confirmed the scam.
I called the number back and said do not call (used my mother’s name) back because it was a fraud and it was being investigated. The person still called my mother. She told "Chris" that she knew it was a scam and hung up.
If I hadn’t intervened, my mother was going to move forward with this scam.
Victim Location 96793
Total money lost $7,000
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Consumer got call from 1-613-700-0074, 1-403-800-8980, 1-647-760-3627 stating he won the Mega Million Sweepstakes. Consumer received a check for $7000, cashed at his bank and the bank informed him it was a fraudulent check and that the funds were deducted from his account.
Victim Location 96779
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Consumer was contacted from someone stating that they were from PCH, won a million dollars and a Mercedes, the caller stated they were associated with the ScamPulse.com and IRS. Call came from 1-876-649-8065. Consumer was told that he needed to pay $300 for a fee.
Victim Location 96720
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Consumer was called, told to go to Wal-Mart in 15 minutes to go to Western Union and pay $450 for taxes but, the consumer would get the money back since Hawaii doesn’t allow lotteries. Asked for debit card, consumer did not have, consumer refused to give out checking account info. Individual that called consumer was called Dave Sawyer. 1-876-839-9464. Caller ID was blocked. Consumer was told would win 2.5 million and a house.
Victim Location 96707
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Call received saying they won and needed to pay for taxes.
Victim Location 96843
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Consumer got a call from 3 separate individuals: Dave Sawyer, John Williams and Virginia Chandler stating they were calling from PCH. They indicated that he won 2.5 million and a Mercedes. They called from 876-855-9481 (a Jamaican area code).