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I received a text that screamed red flags. I decided to Google “Mr. Manuel Franco” which brought up several links about the people portraying to be him and claims you’re a selected winner to receive $50,000 of Franco’s Powerball winnings. I read that folks who were victims of this scam proceeded to respond and provide personal information. I didn’t allow myself to get that far, therefore no information was shared or money taken. I still wanted to spread the word as this has been going on for quite some time.

The text says, and I quote, “Hello Good Day I'm Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner of $768 Million in Powerball Millions Jackpot, congratulations your number was selected after a spin ball, I'm donating to 200 random individuals. If you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball. Here is the Agent Mr.ferman Anthony in charge of your winnings private secure number (847) 629-2583 text him now for the Confirmation and delivery of your winnings package. I really want you to remove Skepticism from your mind because this Award is real and 100% legitimate from me MR. Manuel Franco and the most importantly this is to let you know that you’re a winner of the sum of $500,000:00 (Thousand Us Dollars) in this runner up. You have to give Trust on this Processing, Take my words and believe in me because what happen here is real and legit. I am a Faithful Christian by believe and practice, i have no reason to Lie,Deceive,Steal, Hurt or Scam because i know it's against the Law and the FBI Knowing the consequences attached to such crime.. Here is the Agent in charge of your winnnings Funds private secure number (847) 629-2583 Text him up immedaitely now for confirmation and delivery of winning. You just have to believe me on this because am pretty much sure and aware of the importance and how useful this money will be to you, Don't let your Heart confuse you or use your head because your luck has Won you this Funds and God will not love to see you abuse such a big opportunity. This is a blessing in disguise to you, do you know the secret of getting it done in life is doing it now besides the Heaven never helps a man or woman who will not act due to fear... Please Sir/Ma'am you're to Archive or delete all this messages now if you are not Really ready to Claim and Activate your Winnings prize, a person who is scared to take opportunity or the Risk is not ready to Succeed Fact Thanks....

Text him on his Private Secure number (847) 629-2583”

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Unsolicited, recorded message claiming to be Publishers Clearing House. Said that I had won a prize and needed to contact them with personal information to claim. I did not answer the call . I believe that they are using fake phone numbers from bogus locales.

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A guy name Mark Thomas with some "gov't agency" saying that I won money but I was going to have to pay $700. This came from a facebook friend, saying that she got a lot of money.

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I received this text message, I called the numbers, they used two peoples numbers for this scam!

Hello this is Cliff Webster the power ball Winner of $316.3 million in Wisconsin lottery you have been picked to win $150,000 as one of the selected 50 individuals if you get this message then your name was selected after a spin ball. Check interview on YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2VtqEHT72io&t=51s text your winnings code (GH3HGUY) to (608) 254 9038 Creel Simon for confirmation and delivery of your winnings,God bless America.

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Have received 2 of the same text just different amounts and the person you are supposed to text, that name changed. I did not respond to either text

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This is the text I received from 412-908-0637. I didn't respond. The winner is real but the text seems suspicious.

GOOD NEWS !!! This is KRISTINE WELLENSTEIN the Mega winner of $426 Million Mega Millions Jackpot in Woodland Hills California January 10/2022 , Congratulations you have randomly picked to win $1,000,000.00 to each USA citizens, I'm donating to 20 random individuals, If you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball,Text (SOL777) To MANAGING DIRECTOR MR MARK SITZMAN +1 (323-410-1796) text him for confirmation and claiming of your winnings, Ignore this message if you are not interested Thanks

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I received a call from the above number saying he was Todd Sloan from PCH and that I won $250,000 dollars. This man knew my address, email and last 4 of my social security. I have tried to call him back many times to the call being “rejected “. I am terrified on how much more he knows about my personal information. I need to know what can be done about this please!!!!

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I have been a victim of scams before and I keep getting them so I verify everything and report them , if you are getting these scams don’t just let them go if you know they are scams report them to help get them cause it may or may not of been you this time but it could be someone you know and who really can’t afford to be ripped off and I just got this text from a manual Franco saying he won the lottery and is giving out money to random people, and my number was chosen ! I looked this up snd a manual Franco did win the lottery but this wasn’t from him snd lucky that others reported it cause if I didn’t see the warnings I may have fallen again I hate that I am wanting to believe there are nice people out there and I hate the fact that there are people out there who thrive on taking from people like.you snd I so I guess I just wanted to let you all know that manual franco name is being used in s scam so beware

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Person claims to be from American Sweepstakes Association and that I won 3.5 million. He claimed to work for better business bureau and does the investigations for unclaimed prize winnings. He said that they have been trying to reach me for 2 months. When I called the number back no one answered and went to voicemail where it was a different voice on the greeting with a thick and heavy accent. I called the sweepstakes Association and they said that they do not give out prizes in that large of amounts. Also I attempted to locate this person from ScamPulse.com but was directed to another agency whom says they don't do anything regarding sweepstakes or with the BBB.

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I got a call from this person that said they were Tony Sloan from Publishers Clearing House saying I won $250,000. This person knew my address, email, date of birth. Said I would get a call today 9/13/2022 between 1 and 2 pm and that the patrol van will be at my residence at 3pm. He gave me a claim number that I was supposed to give to the prize patrol when they called me. I tried to call this person to inform him that I didn’t receive the phone call that I was supposed to get with no answer.

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I live in San Antonio Tx. I receive a text seeing=

I’m Manuel Franco, the power ball winner of the $768 million jackpot, I’m spreading some of my wealth over a number of charities and organizations. I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $50,000 to you as one among my 200 monthly spined phone number benefactors, if you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball. To Claim and revive your winning claim code is AQ5782, send a text to the agent in

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Received a letter in the mail sent off on 9/2/2022 with a check from Optumrx PO Box 6104 Cypress, CA 134-0505 check number 831344 dated 8/1/2022 for $7950.25 to cover insurance and attorney fees asking me to call one of the numbers listed in the letter to contact the claim manager before depositing the check for further information on the prize of $2,500,000.00. 

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Received a text msg. I didn’t call or reply. I goggled the name the used. And seen it was being used as a scam

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I received this text message stated below, and then proceeded to Google on the name. Come to find out its scam and people have been using the lottery winners name to gather peoples personal information. I did not respond but wanted to let others be aware that this is still happening. Since 2019 now. Do not provide info, you won't get money. It's a scam, beware.

Text received: "CONGRATULATION!!!!!

I am Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner of 768 million in the Powerball Millions jackpot,

click here to see my winning interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTm2y1G7zC0 I am donating to 100 people random.

If you get this message, your ## was selected after a spinning ball.

I have distributed most of my wealth among various charities and organizations.

I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of 25,000 USD to you as one of the 100 selected,

to verify your earnings and send a text message only to the agent in charge.

(530) 447 0315

Larry Parker

Winning code: 44230

Text him only, just text him confirmation and delivery of your prize. Thanks."

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I just got on Sam’s Club because I upgraded my membership. A pop up for my last shopping experience survey came up asking about my experience at Sam’s Club. At the end it said pick your prize and just pay shipping and then said I can choose a second prize for additional shipping on that item. It was $6ish for both items. Thought it was through Sam’s Club so thought it was ok. Then my cc company called about suspicious activity for 2 charges $136 and $137. I called the company that was listed. I explained the situation and they said I misunderstood and I agreed to pay full price for the items once they were delivered. I asked if I can return them and they said there is no returns no refund. They were ear pods and a sports tracker. Both garbage and cheap and did not work.

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Received scam text

Hello Congratulations to you Mr/Mrs I'm Mr. Manuel Franco, the Powerball winner of $768 Million Jackpot,I am spreading some of my wealth over numbers of charities and organizations.I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $500,000 to you as one among my 200 monthly spined phone numbers benefactor, If you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball. To claim and receive your winnings your claim code is AQ5782, send a text to the agent in charge of dispatching the winnings with the following:-FULL NAME,ADDRESS,SEX,AGE,PHONE CARRIER,MONTHLY INCOME,PICTURE,CLAIM CODE: AQ5782Here is the number of Timothy Dale the agent in charge +1(707)-336-2571, text him for confirmation and delivery of your winnings.No matter the economic situation of this country, no matter the challenges of dryness that you may be facing now, Today the Lord will open rivers for you in high places, he will open fountains for you in the midst of the valleys, the wilderness will turn to a pool of water and every dry land in your business and career shall turn to springs of water in the mighty name of Jesus.

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The entry had contests rules and eligibility, logos, ability to opt out of communication, the box to click to "I understood the terms" and looked very legit.

The entry form asked for first and last name, email and phone number.

After I submitted for the entry, I became doubtful and emailed Canadian Tire's consumer email from their website. I was then told they are not running this contest and they will be forwarding it to their security.

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Scammer texted me stating he was giving away $500,000 to 10 lucky people after winning the lottery ticket in 2021.

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A man called me early on Saturday morning and said he was with Publishers Clearing House, and that I had won 2.6 million dollars and a new Mercedes. He told me his name, my winning number and the persons name that would be at my house in two hours. I would have to go buy a gift card worth $500 to show them.

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I received a text message attached said that I won money 200 thousand dollars. I was told to give full name, address etc. and send in 200 for fees and I would receive

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