Publisher’s Clearing House (Impostor)

Caroline –

Victim Location 44109

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received two calls on my cell phone today. The caller claimed to be with Publishers Clearing House. The phone number is 876-843-4556. Was in my caller ID. He congratulated me. He asked if I was the owner of this phone number. Sated I won $2.8 plus a Mercedes of my color. When I told him I never entered a Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. he said they take random numbers and they pick a winner from the random numbers.He wanted me to go to Walmart or Walgreens to register with a Lights of London. This is the insurance company. Wanted me to send $500. He had an accent. His name is John Thomas. I hung up on him. I don’t know how he wanted me to send the money. He said the check would come through Bank of America. An additional phone number 864-406-3560. He called back after I hung up on him. He asked if I wanted public or private delivery. I knew the entire time it was a scam. I tried to call both numbers. Went to voice mail. He advised me not to tell anyone. He said you know how people can be when they find out you have won money. He sounded very professional. I asked if he could explain between private and public delivery. He said private we could meet somewhere. Public there would be cameras. When I was on the phone with him my co-worker Googled this and found scam information on Google.

Sharon –

Victim Location 79106

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I get these phone calls 5 times a day from the Publisher Clearing House, saying I won $15 million dollars. I told him to stop calling me, & he said only when I pay the fee he wanted. He wanted me to go to Walmart to get a gift card, I told him no.

Isaac –

Victim Location 44035

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. Stated I won $1 Million. Wanted me to pay $1000 to receive the money. I did not pay any money. I told him it was a scam. I do not have a phone number. My caller ID showed unknown caller.

Renee –

Victim Location 44136

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Male person called claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearing House stating that I had won 2.5 million dollars in a drawing. I pretended that the connection was bad and hung up. He called back immediately and asked me why did you hang up? You won a prize. I said I do not understand what you are trying to tell me. He said again that I had won this money in a drawing. I replied by saying that I had not entered into any drawings. He said that they select it from phone numbers…..I told him that this phone call seems suspicious to me and he began getting a little belligerent insisting that I confirm that I would like to have this money. I said I don’t like this, it sounds like a scam and I will report this phone number. His response…"I will report your mama" and then he hung up!

Pedro –

Victim Location 44706

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Caller advises you won $5.5 million dollars but needs $750.00 processing fee to release funds. Wants money order sent to Merchant Bank, Kathy Jones, 7200 North 7th 2t, Phoenix Ar. 85220. We noticed caller used 970-323-4929 as his phone but on two calls 876-583-6280 (Jamaica Area Code) and 401-351-4056 Rhode Island area code while claiming 970-323-4929 was his actual phone Colorado Area Code. We didn’t fall for it but just wanted to report activity

Taylor –

Victim Location 44144

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I have had two calls to my cell phone from Publishers Clearing House. Callers name is David Moore, Their phone number is 484-464-4842. On my caller ID and he gave me the number. Stated I won $9,5 million. I would receive $7000 a week until October this year. I think that is what he said. They wanted $950 upfront payment. Filing fee. Requested cash. Wired. Wanted me to get a senders form from Walmart. Once they got the money there would be people here at my house at 2:00. I know it is a scam. He gave me badge number 1825. I did not send any money. I wanted to report it so a senior would get scammed.

Julian –

Victim Location 70460

Type of a scam Counterfeit Product

Someone calls and says they’re from Publishers clearing house and you have won $13 million and a Mercedes. They tell you to call the number listed above and ask for John Malone and they say you have to pay the taxes on your winnings via prepaid card.

Steven –

Victim Location 44039

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call on my cell phone today. Caller stated it was Publishers Clearing House. David Sayer. Called me twice in a row. said I won $3.5 million or $10,000 month. whichever I prefer. He gave me an account # for Bank America to deposit my money into. #483-059-026-173. $2400 fee to pay for Golden Stamp Star. I would hand to TV person. Then they hand me the check. He stated he was the President of PCH. Caller was very smooth. I was given a number to call to verify this is legit. 706-432-2519. I called the number they answered this is the BBB. I said who are you and she said ScamPulse.com. She is an account Executive with BBB. Something about Washington. I questioned her and she hung up. My caller ID showed 876-483-0830 and 876-488-2572. Wanted me to drive to Bank america and deposit Money. $2400. I know it is a scam. Wanted to report call.

Cole –

Victim Location 61103

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A local resident received a call from a PCH impostor informing the consumer was a winner of 2.5 million and is only required to make a one time payment of 250.00 to claim her winnings for tax purposes.

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