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this is a scam. you could hear chickens crowing in the background as he was trying to get us to pay 3000.00 up front taxes for winning the sweepstakes, even said said Steve Harvey was coming to our house with the TV station today. .AVOID THIS CALL!

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I am 97 yrs old. I got a call from NY saying I had won Publisher's Clearing House and a Ford Bronco. He said I would have to pay the taxes. He wanted my bank account number and Social Security number. I didn't give it to them.

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I received a check in the mail from Publishers Clearing House for $7950.55. This was to cover insurance and attorney fee. The check was made out to my deceased husband. He passed away in May of 2022. What is odd is Optum RX is on the left hand corner of the mailing. I am waiting for a drug reimbursement from the nursing home. I had initially received a phone message from Publishers Clearing House. I did not return their calls. I took the check to my bank. They made a copy. They said the FBI is involved. The strange thing is I am waiting for a refund from Express Scripts. Mailing indicates to call before depositing. It gives three phone numbers. 604-649-9048, 905-870-8968 and 236-333-3938. Optum RX address. P.O. Box 6104 Cypress CA 134-0605. Wells Fargo Bank NA on the check. Address 115 Hospital Dr. Van Wert, OH 45091.

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I was contacted by a man with an accent, the call came from Florida. He said that I had won 2.5 million and some kind of truck. And he wanted me to take a picture of my ID and he asked for my debit card information. They sound so kind and sincere, I had asked to speak to a colleague and it sounded like the same man just with a higher voice. I asked him for his tax ID number with Publishers Clearing House and he refused to give it to me he just kept talking over me asking for my debit card. It was obvious it was a scam and he just wanted to get into my bank account. He also said his name was Todd Sphon and worked with the claims department. They got nothing from me and I ended up hanging up.

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I received a message yesterday on my home phone from Publishers Clearing House. Stated I won $4million $700 dollars. Call phone number and speak with a lawyer. Something like that. They left phone number 516-430-2480. I did not call the phone number. I don't answer my phone. I don't call if I don't know anything. I want people to be aware of this. People get ripped off every day.

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On 07/28/2022 I had a missed call on my cell phone around 7 A.M. (Pacific Time). The caller left me a Voicemail which was a recorded male voice (similar to the one we all know that say's, "Hello, and Welcome to Moviefone"). The Voicemail lasted 02:24.46 (in length). The Recording went as follows..., "Working along with Mega Millions, your call is being monitored and recorded for quality purpose. First and foremost, The Mega Millions is pleased to officially announce you as the Grand Prize Winner in the $100 Million Dollar Golden Harvest Sweepstakes Giveaway, sponsored by Publishers Clearing House, Readers Digest, and the Multi-State Lottery Association. As the Grand Prize winner, you'll be awarded with a total cash price of $18,500,000.00 along with the most awesome Bonus Prize ever $5,000.00 each and every week for life and a Brand New Mercedes-Benz, with Five Years Warranty, 36 Month Free Auto Insurance, and a Gas Card which will allow you Gas Free of Cost for up to 36 months. Congratulations! Your Claim Code is 85647PCH. Again that's 85647PCH. The Mega Millions has made all the necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize. Your funds are currently being held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Please note, US Federal Laws require that your prize information is kept strictly confidential from third-party. This is to prevent unauthorized access to your funds and abuse of our system. All questions should be directed to your Account Manager. We are delighted to host your delivery at the earliest time of your convenience. To speak with an Agent, please call our Price Patrol Office's (680) 444-0443. I repeat (680) 444-0443. Our Agent's are ready and waiting to assist with the preparation of your delivery. There will be an immediate payment of which is needed for the releasing of your prize. Please call our office for further information (680) 444-0443. Again (680) 444-0443. Congratulations! Please give us a call to be connected to an Agent with your Claim Code 85647PCH in order to claim your prize. All Fee's are required on receiving your prize. We are looking forward for your call, thank you.”

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I received a call from Publishers Clearing House yesterday evening. They called from 888-706-3213. I won $200 million. I knew it was funny when they wanted me to give my card number. I refused. If I won the Government would take the fee off the top. He gave me a code of 1552265US. He hung up when I questioned him. I called the phone number back. No answer. Caller hung. I called the phone number back. No answer.

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I wanted to report a Publishers Clearing House Scam. . They left a message on my answering machine. . I won $18 million. I would receive $5000 per week. I also won a Mercedes car and free gas. They left a number to call back. 888-503-1037. I called the number back. I have heard of Publishers Clearing House. They went through the same information. They would have the check ready for delivery this Friday. No tax on the money. Mentioned something about the state of Ohio. I could not make it out. Wanted me to pay $4500 by certified check. That is when I knew it was a scam. I did not know it was a scam until they asked for $4500. I said I will not pay until I receive the money. They hung up.

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Name comes up as James Kingston but they are trying to get me to pay to receive my winnings

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I received a call late yesterday afternoon from Publishers Clearing House. The phone number in my caller ID 770-666-0695. My phone showed possible scam. The message stated I won an unclaimed prize for a month. I had entered a contest a couple of years ago. I called the number back and spoke with Paul Goodman. He said I won $2.5 million and a new Mercedes car. He wanted me to go to Walmart and get a money order for $499.99. He also mentioned a gift card or American Express. He said we will meet you at your home with a check and new car. Told me to me to get gussied up for the cameras. He really had me going. He had a strong accent. I had to ask him to repeat himself. It did not feel right I called my son. My son told me it was a scam.

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We received a mailing from Publishers Clearing House. I think it's a scam. A check was enclosed for $7950.55. The check looks legitimate. We never entered a contest. It sounds too good to be true. I called the phone number. 236-688-1191. I spoke with Gloria Costa. She said we were winners. Told me to take the check to the bank and cash it. We did not. It was kind of a threat when I called. If we do not do anything the money would be given to charity. There was an additional phone number on the mailing. 416-301-5405. I do not see their address on the mailing. We discarded the envelope.

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I received a check in the mail for $6000.00 from Publishers Clearing House. I was told I would have to pay them $4000.00 in cash once I deposited the check and they would send someone out to my house that week to collect the money and give me the big check like they do on TV.

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I was called and was told I won Publishers Clearing House $48,801 and I was told to go and buy gift cards/a money pack scratch card to put $200 on the card. I told them this is a scam and I hung up.

Another Publisher's Clearing House call came in, they said I won 2.5 million. I told them this is a scam and they hung up.

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We received three recorded phone messages yesterday from Publishers Clearing House. Calls were received on our landline. It was the same message. Same voice. The phone numbers to call back were different. Congratulations you won $9 million. Call back to process legally. We did not call the numbers back. They left three different phone numbers. 978-506-1917. 213-800-0947. 414-928-6451. I went on the internet and saw reference to these types of scams. It stated Publishers Clearing House would not call. I wanted to report the scam calls.

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A man call me said he was Dave Sawyer from P C H and that I had won 3 million Two hundred &fifty thousands dollars and they wanted to deliver it Friday he said you have a great day. So he call me back on the 30th to make sure he had my info right so I said to him pCH don’t call you they surprise you and I said what all do I have to do . Red flag for me he said you have to pay a 700 dollar fee and I told him oh you don’t have to pay P CH to get winnings And I told him I don’t have no money.and he tried to sit up a payment plan I said Oh no can’t do that . I was asking so many questions till he got very angry and he said * * ***** and he hung up very rude.

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I just received a phone call from Dave Sawyer with Publishers Clearing House. His phone number is 712-485-0077. I won $2.5 million and a Mercedes Benz. He told me to send whatever money I could on a Vanilla Card. $50 or $100. Buy the card and put money on it. I told him I wanted a Navy Blue Mercedes Benz. He said the IRS will take half of my money. I knew it was a scam. I did not send any money. I wanted to report the call.

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On 6/18/22, I received a voice message from "David Anderson" with Publisher's Clearing House. He knew my name. His voice sounded like it was spoken through a voice device, similar to how Steven Hawking sounded. He said I had won $5.5M in the Senior Citizen Raffle and to please call 646-547-8655. I have not returned the phone call. No money was exchanged.

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I got a voicemail from Publishers Clearing House. I was told I won $2.5 million and a new car as well as $7500.00 a week for 52 weeks. She sent me a letter in the mail that said it was from Publishers Clearing House and it showed that the letter came from the BBB. They told me I needed to pay $35,000.00 for insurance on the check that was to be delivered to my home. I gave her access to my account and she used $2077.77 to pay off one of my credit cards which the bank is going to refund to me. The person who signed the letter was Suzanne Williams.

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John Jefferson called from Publishers Clearing House going to give them a $ 1.5 million dollars & a 2022 White mercedes, they were in Cleveland & to deliver car in 2 hours. To call 203-580-3029 to give our email address to them. I said, "I didn't enter any sweepstakes contest" & he said , "Well, you shop at Walmart, don't you?" "We enter people who shop at Walmart in the contest. I said " we don't even shop at Walmart!"

I hung up & this person called back 3 times. He said he believed in God & went to church & on & on. They wanted to know our ages, our full names, Where we worked.

They wanted 1% of the 1.5 million in the form of a gift card to pay the taxes on the $1.5 million that Ohio demands they pay. equals+ $1,500

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I have been receiving calls from Publishers Clearing House. Three calls in a row. The caller said I won $2 million plus a new car. They would also pay my outstanding bills. They said the Better Business Bureau stands behind them. Something like that. They wanted me to send $1000 to cover the cost. The $1000 would also cover IRS taxes. That is ludicrous. They wanted to know what bank I dealt with. Also wanted wanted to know companies I owe so they could pay the bills off. The man got upset when I refused to send money or give information. I should not have to if I won. My caller ID showed phone number 304-506-3107 West Virginia. I picked up the call because I have a friend that just moved to West Virginia. I usually don't answer. I let him know I knew it was a scam. Ii wanted to report the calls to warn others.

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