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So publisher's clearing house called and said that I had won 5 million dollars. They gave me a number to call.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Someone claiming to be calling from publishers clearing house told me I won $7,000 for the rest of my life and a new mercedes benz. They gave me to winning account number of 002182US. They wanted me to take out a post office money order of $600.00 and send it to them so they can send me my prize. I told them I wouldn't do that. They then said they would end me a check to deposit and once I deposit that, they will give me my winnings.

The gentleman claimed to be calling from the Publishing Clearing House he stated that his name was Dave Sawyer and that I had won 2.5 million dollars and a new Mercedes Benz and I can select the color that I wanted however I need to pay $750 processing and handling fee and I had to give the receipt to the person that delivered the goods on the next day. He also stated that I need to fill out a form once the person arrive the next day but I had to call him back in order for him to give me the license Merchant Banker's number in order for her to except my required $750 fee. I knew it was a scam so I said I need to report this and I called The Better business Bureau to report it.

Frank Peterson called to say I was a Third Place winner with Publishers Clearing House. They would meet me at my home or at my bank. They would bring a certified check. Two attorneys would be present. there would be a 2.5 million and a Mercedes Benz vehicle. This could be made Public or remain Private. Gave call-back number in case we were cut off. They are approved by the Better Business Bureau. I was to have some sort of ID registration-one day insurance. This was to be obtained at Walgreen or CVS. I would bring an Amazon gift care if the amount of $199.99 and my Driver's License to the bank. They would refund me the $199.99 at that time. Because the party was still on my phone, I went to the neighbor's house. We called Walgreen and they never heard of Identify registration cards. My neighbor checked on-line and PCH never calls and requests money. I tried to recall the number they gave me but could not reach them. And that's my story.

- Luckey, OH, USA

I have been receiving calls from a man stating he is with Publishers Clearing House. Officer Dave. My caller ID showed 866-336-5748. He also gave me phone number 516-699-2354. He said I won $2.5 Million. He wanted me to send $122,000 for taxes. I sent no money. He said I could get a reverse mortgage. I did tell him where I banked. I do play Publishers Clearing House.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

I received a call from Publishers Clearing House that I won $75,000 on my home phone. They have called several times and are calling me now. The caller instructed me to buy two eBay cards at Walgreens. I bought the two cards. $150 and $200 today. I called them back as instructed. 876-358-6068 I read the numbers. They continue to call me. I am reporting this to eBay.

I received a call from David Horn who said I won the PCH and to send $3855 to Ondrej Coleman at 10451 Bells Ferry Rd in Canton GA 30114.

- Zanesville, OH, USA

I received a phone call from Publisher's Clearinghouse saying I am the grand prize winner of $1.5 million, $5000 a week for life. I need to pay an $853 refundable fee up front. They wanted me to go to the bank and have a certified check done. I told them I don't want the prize. He tried to convince me it was legitimate. When I said I don't have the money, he said he would pay half, and I would receive the full amount for the reimbursement from my bank. He said things were set up so that if I came up with the $853. He had an accent. He said his name was Shane. His number is 866-311-2192. My package code selected for me personally was US1987.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

I received a call this morning from David Blake. He gave me a number to call to make arrangements to have the money delivered is 419-458-3829.

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I received a call from Jonathan Morales who works for Homeland Security and he said I won $450,000. He said in order to secure my winnings I need to wire $2,250 to Wells Fargo Bank at 1900 SW 9th Miami FL and he gave me a routing and account number. I knew this was a scam and he said if I had any questions to talk to Susan Maloney at this same number as she is the attorney. My claim # AW17389.

- Borger, TX, USA

A man called and said his name was Michael Wallis with Publisher's Clearinghouse. He said I won 2.5 million dollars and a new car if I sent $250 through a Walmart grant. I called the ScamPulse.com who said this was a scam

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- Columbia, MO, USA

Danny Cooper called from this number and had me call another number and then also their website. They said I had won money for life.

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- Ashtabula, OH, USA

I have been receiving several calls on my landline from Publishers Clearing House. The phone number in my caller ID was 315-565-1025 X7. Don Freeman. He said I won $112 million dollars. It sounds like it may be a recording. They requests 1 % of tax of winning. $25,000. They want me to get some type of tax form from bank. I have no idea.They gave me a verification code 775005TA.. They also mentioned a tax form. I sent no money.

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- Grant, AL, USA

I received a call on my cell phone this morning. I did not catch what the "person's" name was. The voice sounded mechanical. He said that I had won $2.5M and a 2019 Mercedes. He kept asking me questions which I could have answered yes to, like have I ever heard of Publisher's Clearing House. I had heard of another type of scam that takes your yes answer and uses it in identity theft fraud. Finally, I told him that I had not entered his sweepstakes, so I doubted that I had won anything. Then I just hung up on him.

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Publishers Clearing House imposter. Telling her she won a million dollars but to send $ 700 and another call was $300 for taxes. Calling with foreign tongue.

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Claiming to be the legal representative for Publishers Clearing House. Asked for homeowner by name - told her she was a 2nd place winner. Anytime homeowner asked question they would hang up. Called back three times. Verified home address - said they were going to come to her house at a certain time on a certain date.

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- Rochester, NY, USA

The scammer evidently hacked my friend's Facebook account and sent me a fake FB message, which originally I thought was from her. The message said she had won a $150,000 prize from Publisher Clearing House and she saw my name of the list of winners too. My friend is 82 and is in the hospital. I thought she was the target of a scam, and tried by FB messenging back and forth with her, to convince her not to claim the $150,000. Then it dawned on me that I really was the target, that this message was not from my friend in the hospital at all, and that someone had hacked into her FB account. Fortunately I did not take the bait and try to claim "my prize" on the "winner's list." I took four screen-shots, documenting the fake FB messenger conversation. I will try attaching them here. (Only one would attach, so I chose the one with the phone number supplied for texting.) I have no doubt that if I had texted the number provided, they would have tried to extract money from me for "claiming" my supposed "prize" on the "winner's list."

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- Amarillo, TX, USA

A woman named Deborah called me and said I won $10,000 a week for life and asked me not to tell anyone about it. She said that PCH would be here on Thursday at 9:00 am. She also wanted me to send $495 to her. I called the BBB who told me this was a common scam

I received a letter and check that instructed me to call *** *** for instruction on how to claim my prize from *** *** ***. He told me to deposit the check in my account and then call him back once it was done. I did as he instructed. When I called him, he told me that in order to get the rest of the prize, I would have to send $7,000 to pay taxes and fees since money was coming from Canada. I pressed him to ask if this was fraud, but he assured me he was an attorney for *** and this was just necessary so I wouldn't be charged double taxes by Canada and the US. My husband took out $7,000 and sent 7, $1,000 money orders to *** ***, *** *** *** *** ** via UPS. The package was received on 2/27/2018 per UPS tracking. On 2/27/2018 my bank notified me that the check was no good. I tried to call *** back, but the number didn't ring. I've notified the *** *** *** ***, my bank and credit cards of the fraud.

I would like to get a refund of the $7,000 as well as for all expenses I incurred. I realize this probably won't happen but wanted this to be made public in case others get the same letter.

- Mclean, TX, USA

A man called me from Kingston, Jamaica and told me I won $2 million and $5,000/month. He told me that I could give it to a church if I wanted to. I called the ScamPulse.com who said it was a scam.

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