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Entered by BBB.com Staff - LJ - 2-22-22
I received two calls from Publishers Clearing House. Caller said I won $4.5 million. He wanted $7435.91 for taxes. Wanted me to go to the bank and withdraw the money. He asked for my bank card number. I said that ain't happening. Callers name was Dave Carter. He gave phone number 585-401-7198. I called them back on that number. I had seen Publishers Clearing House in my caller ID. I knew it was a scam when they wanted money. I should not have to pay a fee for a prize. I told them to send a check and take the $7335.91 fee out of that. They refused. I told him not to call again. He called right back.

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I was contacted by phone, Sunday evening by someone claiming to be the Chairman of Publisher's Clearing House. His name was David (I didn't get the last name). He said I had won a 2022 Mercedes Benz convertible and 24 million dollars. Then he put his boss on the phone, who gave me a number to call for a wire transfer 4805081562 and press option #2. Then I was supposed to call them back @ 5072035915, after I made the call that I of course did not do. They are still waiting for someone to call them back. I get these call at least once a week. I just don't want anyone to get scammed by them.

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A Tom Spencer called me from a blocked number and told me I won 3.5 million and a red Mercedes Benz that he would personally have delivered to me and 7500 a week! What a joke since I moved to FL and not in SC anymore he would have to take a helicopter to FL and the state marshal would have to approve and it would cost 153.96 bucks for that. He put God in the picture and talked to me about how he sorry that I’m having such a time because my husband died. This needs to stop because people like me don’t have the strength to bring up bad memories like that and I’m trying to take care of my children by myself now because of my husband’s death I am alone now.
Scam for money!

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The caller, George Bell, offered my mother by telephone call the chance to win the publisher's Clearing house sweepstakes. He offered her 3 things:

1. 2.5 million

2. 5,ooo dollars a month

3. A 2022 Mercedes Benz

The catch was she was asked to pay 15oo.oo upon delivery of the car.

She did notice that the caller ID said Kingston, Jamaica.

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They keep asking me when I'm going to be home and I've never signed up for PCH.

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I got a call from Publishers Clearing House saying I won first prize of $18.5 Million and a Mercedes Benz. I spoke with Danielle Lamb she told me to send them $5,000.00, which I sent via certified check to Irene Judah at 26110 Biloxi Dr Moreno Valley, CA 92555. They called me and told me they got the check and would send me my money when I paid them the other half, which was $4,500.00.

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I received a call from a company twice advising that I won 2 million dollars but I needed to pay 1% before I received the prize. They advised I should call to get a loan for $18,000 and then they would release my winnings.

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Received mail 01/31/2022. In envelope was a check for $8697.30 a congratulations letter with 5 paragraphs stating what to do. Call money manager and accountant they said throw away. Do not cash check was a scam. Investigated names and addresses on letter check and envelope. On 02/01/2022 called PCH they said it was a scam and got me to the PCH scam dept. The person there was not helpful or caring telling me his computer cannot take some of the information I pointed out a d they work closely with the FTC. He got little upset when I ask him what I was a little lost on is how the scammers could get the name the address and PCH connected we never bought anything from PCH.Do they sell there list? I also called ScamPulse.com informed them ask for advise as we want the public to know how sophisticated the scams and also let the businesses know that the scammers are using their name and logos and addresses. I could only scan in the letter the envelope and check could not be scan in please call if you want pics on check and enveloped. I investigated everybody.

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Claimed that we had won 5.5 million and a new car. Wanted money for IRS WGr stamp and FDIC insurance. Had us call multiple numbers and emailed information trying to get the money to accept the prize. 2nd person on the phone claimed to be Debra Holland.

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I received another scam call call from Publishers Clearing House. John Baker told me he is the manager. I won $18 million. I knew it was a scam. I asked how I would receive my prize. He said two Marshalls would deliver my prize today at 3:30. He wanted to know my address. I did not give it out. He also wanted my Social Security number. I refused to give it out. He did not ask for money. I did not let it get that far. I told me to get a pen and paper and call him back. I did not call back. His phone number is 205-491-6710. I mentioned he could speak with my son. He hung up.

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On Saturday morning, January 29th, 2022, I received this on my voice mail. Good Morning my name is Mary Goodman I am a licensed agent with Publishers Clearing House. The reason of my call today is about a prize you won from my company of $2 million dollars today which you are supposed to receive from my company today, so if you are interested in claiming this prize from my company today Please call 516 828 3270
and please remember to identify yourself with your full name, have yourself a great day.
As others have stated, this woman's voice sounded Middle Eastern or East Indian. I saved the message but did not call this woman. Protect yourself, people.

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I received a phone call from John Davis representing Publishers Clearing House stated that I had won 2.5 million and would get a certified check of $7,500 cash and an 2022 Mercedes. All I had to do was go to a CVS Drug Store purchase a Claimers Card in the amount of $499 and US Gov Verification Card of $499, I then stated this is possibly a scam and he turned me over to a Debra Holland to verify this was in fact real who had a Caribbean accent similarly to John Davis.

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I received a phone call from David Peterson representing Publishers Clearing House stated that I had won 2.5 million and would get a certified cheque plus $15,000 cash and an 2022 Mercedes. All I had to do was go to the Shoppers Drug Mart purchase a Perfect Gift Card in the amount of $199, He phoned four times now stating that it was $99 then down to $25.00 and will phone me tomorrow, That's where it stands and I will not pay anything.

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My 90-year young mother was called and told she had won a Mercedes and 5 million dollars. They would send uber/taxi to pick her up and take her to Walmart to get a copy of her driver's license so that they would know where to deliver the car and her check.

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An imposter called, had a heavy Indian accent claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. The first lady that called, I couldn't understand her, so then a guy came on the phone with an Indian accent, saying something about $7 million and Publisher's Clearing House. He wouldn't hang up even after I lied about being sued for $5k from PCH, and eventually I just hung up. They immediately called again and didn't say anything.

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I received a letter in the mail with a check in the amount of $7798. There was an incomplete address of Brockton, MA on the envelope. The letter was printed crookedly. The check was written on a Wells Fargo bank in California.

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These scammers did not even know anything about me except my phone number. I was told that today (01/12/2022) I was expected to be contacted by two attorneys, Mr. Bobby Foster and Mary Alice. I was told they would arrive in a white limousine and they would help me set up a bank account to receive my winnings from PCH Publisher's Clearing House. I was given a bunch of information, the agent who contacted me by phone, his name was David Johnson and his ID Badge # is 357531/PCH. David told me that I had won $2.8 million dollars, and a bonus prize, a 2022 Mercedez Benz car. I was told I was going to be issued a cashier's check with Bank of America for $2.8 million dollars. I was given a prize package code number PCN/00533830390677WA to get a pre-paid visa card from Walgreens. I was told I would have to pay a 1% fee or tax to the IRS Internal Revenue Service in the amount of $ 999.99, which I could pay with the pre-paid visa card that I would get from Walgreens. I was also given a check serial code number, CCC/35524048648077/US. I was given the option of public or private delivery of prizes. I was told that the visa card I was to get at Walgreens would be my lifetime card to receive $7,500 weekly for life. I was told to ask for the OneVanilla pre-paid visa card at Walgreen's. I was skeptical and called two different Walgreens in my area and asked them about what I was told by phone. I was informed by both Walgreens that I was scammed and that I was given incorrect information and that Walgreens does not issue government pre-paid visa cards for Publishers Clearing House. Needless to say, I have blocked the scammers phone number, and I am informing you to alert others of probable scammers. Be safe.

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We have sent $500 and David Goodman still wants $150 more. He calls from 702674556 and +18086661527. We believe we are being scammed. Why is this guy getting away with this? He says he will send delivery people with our money and car that we won. He sent the photo to us that we have included with this review. He has not shown up with anything so far. He should be in federal prison. I posted this so others wont fall for this criminal's lies. We lost our savings and have to start over from nothing again. I pray this person will be stopped as well as anyone helping him. If anyone wants to contact us please email [email protected] or text 8087574431.
David Goodman

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I was called on 11/23/2021 by David Sawyer (202-945-1123), who claimed to be the CEO at Publishers Clearinghouse. He told me that I has won 2nd place ($25 million) from Readers Digest's Harvest Sweepstakes. A woman had also left messages about this on 11/23 and 11/25 about the prize. Mr. Sawyer told me I would need to send him $1500 for taxes and he would be bringing the IRS with him. I was told to get 3 AMEX gift cards at $500 each at CVS. I went to the bank on 11/24. He called and asked for the numbers on the card which I gave him. He never showed up and has not called back about the winnings. He just has my phone number and address.

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Caller used the nam David Johnson. Saying that I won 2 million dollars. He gave a batch number, check number. Package number and winner number. Send delivery at 1:30 on 11/24/21. After not showing up he called to say the he was delayed by the Sheriff because I needed to get a federal stamp for the check to be verified. I was to send $800 dollars toFederal reserve agent Alyce Davis at PO Box 1034 Lucerne Valley CA. I asked to speak to the deputy that was with him. I was given the name David White badge #80803 who tried to convince me that the situation was legitimate. I told them to call me on Friday. To make a long story short I looked up Alyce Davis at the address given and she does have a record.

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