Sign in  

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Sharing is caring! Are you having problems with Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes? Use ScamPulse to file a complaint.

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Reports & Reviews (223)

- Logan, OH, USA • Jun 27, 2023
Report

I received a call last week from a man who said I had won $2.5 million in Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. He has called several times to get me to pay the taxes.

Useful
Reply
- Saint Louis, MO, USA • Jun 27, 2023
Report

I watched Raja play these games on the internet and somehow ***** ***** got into my profile and snatched my money off my profile because I was watching him. Raja said he was going to donate the prizes of those following him on Facebook. Susan Smith came on Facebook and try to portray that she was a gaming agent with Raja on Facebook. She had me travel 4 times to get the giftcards Google Play and VISA gift cards. She needed a copy of the receipt and the front and back of the gift cards. I texted her the information on my phone and forwarded it to her and she cashed them. I had another one but didn't send it to her. Raja told me that she was using a fake profile.

Useful
Reply
- Islandia, NY, USA • Jun 23, 2023
Report

I received an offer to receive an Oral B new model.. took survey.. Paid $8.95 for "shipping".. the nwt day got a fraud alert from credit card .. i was able to stop fraud attempt and disputed the $8.95 since that was for shipping and handling NOT for a "chance to win"

I thought it was legit because I just dealt with CVS the day before .. had to cancel card and have a new one re issued

Useful
Reply
• Jun 23, 2023
Report

Within the past week my boyfriend received a call from the number provided and a text message said that he missed the call, and missed out on winning a million dollars and Lamborghini. He then received an online form that requested a lot personally identifiable information including his name, phone number, address and email. Today he received another phone call but couldn't answer, but received an email that he missed out because he was driving. 

Useful
Reply
• Jun 23, 2023
Report

A man named John Peterson contacted my husband a few days ago and said that he had won $3,000,000 and wanted to know where to send the check. He also said he had won 2023 Mercedes Benz AMG and told him to pick between the colors of black, red or white. My husband told him he wanted black and he sent him pictures by text of the car. He wanted us to used Amazon visa money pack card and load it with $250. He has called everyday since this began.

Useful
Reply
- Laingsburg, MI, USA • Jun 21, 2023
Report

I was told I had won a gift wth zero cost if I completed the survey. I completed the survey and was then informed that I needed to pay a shipping and handling fee of $4.99. I entered my card information and was instead charged $7.99. I let it go because it was a nominal increase. Four days later, I was notified that I was being charged $66.97 for something unknown to me. I protested immediately to Cash App that I didnt authorize the new charge. Cash App won't help me locate a contact number for this company that identifies as Validmodeststationarys on my Cash App receipt. Please help.

*** ***** ********************

Useful
Reply
- Springfield, MO, USA • Jun 20, 2023
Report

I learned about this sweepstakes through a phone call. they said I had won. $14.7 million is what I won. They said I needed to pay for taxes, $6000. I used credit and debit cards. They sent check to me; to see if I was honest. I sent it back to them. I have the address of where I sent it. Vincent Clark 801 Boise St. Yoakum, TX.

Useful
Reply
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA • Jun 20, 2023
Report

The scammer sent a postcard with "FINAL NOTICE" in large letters with unclaimed reward up to $100.00 being held at the main processing center. Please call us "NOW" toll-free at 1-866-448-2757. Failure to call will result in automatic forfeiture of this reward. Please call at once for details. A claim number is below this information.

I am turning this in to ScamPulse.com so other people will know this is a "SCAM". I did not call, instead it was destroyed.

Useful
Reply
- Fremont, IN, USA • Jun 12, 2023
Report

Consumer reported to ScamPulse.com staff that caller was asking them to call because they won 4.7 million dollars and a 2024 pearl white mercedes. 

Useful
Reply
- Oak Grove, LA, USA • Jun 09, 2023
Report

They wanting my cash app info so they can send me money to open a bank account

Useful
Reply
- Harper Woods, MI, USA • Jun 09, 2023
Report

I played a game which guaranteed cash. I didn’t have to give money, but it’s the point of promising after playing for hours. After finishing each requirement the game will come up with another reason for not paying out. First I had to reach $309 for payout; then I had to watch 30 ads, then wait 2 days and now I’m in the ‘que’ with 6000 ahead of me for payout. There needs to be an end to these online scammers. I only played in my spare time, therefore my hopes weren’t up. It’s the principle.

Useful
Reply
- Zanesville, OH, USA • Jun 07, 2023
Report

I am 73 years old. I received a call yesterday evening from Daniella Lam, a manager with Publisher's Clearinghouse. She told me I had won $1 million dollars and Lexus RV. She told me the entry fee is $150 and to cover FedEx' fee. She sent me a picture of herself to my phone, and said she had been with PCH for years. She looks like she is a model in her '40s. She is in her uniform on a jet. the picture also shows customs agents on a jet. She said she handles PCH and Facebook sweepstakes. She told me to buy a $150 gift card. I told her I don't have it. I told her I have $100, and take $50 out of my winnings. She said if I would send the $100, she would pay the $50. She told me to text the FedEx driver. She gave me a code (44225) to confirm delivery of the package. I texted the FedEx driver. He told me to keep the code until the FedEx driver hands me the package. He knew Daniella. He said he needed $150. He said there was an additional fee for $200 for customs. He asked for a Razor gold gift card. I went to Kroger's on Maple Avenue in Zanesville, OH. I told them they were out of them. He asked for a Sephora gift card, so I bought 3 of them: $100, $50, $50, $75. I scratched off the security numbers, took pictures and sent them back to the FedEx driver. Then he said he would process it and activate it, and I would receive my winnings today. He texted back a half hour later, and said there was an error, it was not the full amount. He said he needed another $125 to pay customs. I said ok, and I would get back with him between 9a-11a. He texted okay but it would have to be before 5p. He asked again for a Razor Gold. I told him I couldn't get them. He said yes I had told him that. My girlfriend is mad. My cousin told me to report it to BBB. The pictures looked real. I got caught up in it. About two weeks before Christmas, I saw a contest on FB. There were 10 winners, and each winner got $100,000. I was on Messenger, and my friend said she had seen my name on the winners list. She told me she and her husband had won $40,000 in cash delivered by FedEx. I was talking to Mark Zuckerberg. He wanted a Steam card, but I bought a $200 Apple gift card.

Useful
Reply
- Dayton, OH, USA • Jun 07, 2023
Report

I had Publishers Clearing House contact me saying I won 2.5 million and a Mercedes-Benz. All I had to do was write down some codes and call another person. I know this is a scam and wanted to report this to you.

Useful
Reply
- Toney, AL, USA • Jun 04, 2023
Report

I was to spin to win free dog food. I was to pay for shipping which was $5.67. Since I was not 100% sure of this I used my cash app card and only keep minimal amounts on it. Today a Kristal Clearance Payarc and a Dandy Deliveries Hero have both tried to get over $150 each. The social medial link was a scam.

Useful
Reply
- Granite City, IL, USA • Jun 02, 2023
Report

I received a call within the last 2 days saying I won $2.7 million and 2020 Buick. I was told that the fees would be $7,000, but someone donating part of the money and I would need to send $300 by using a prepaid card, or putting it inside a envelope. When I told them I didn't feel comfortable sending the money either of those ways, I suggested sending it by a money order and they agreed. When I called one of the numbers back there was a message saying the number was disconnected. I realized then it was a scam.

Useful
Reply
- Westmoreland, TN, USA • May 28, 2023
Report

They told me I won $20,000,000 and a car and just had to pay $100 for the shipping of the box of money and the car

Useful
Reply
- Owosso, MI, USA • May 26, 2023
Report

I got a phone call yesterday by someone (male) with a very thick accent (Spanish? Indian?) saying he was from Publishers Clearinghouse and that I had just won $8 million. Since I have NEVER in my life entered a Publishers Clearinghouse sweepstakes I figured it was a scam, and said so. I asked for his phone number, and he gave me a number a couple of times and it seemed like a different number each time and also seemed to not have the correct number of digits; unfortunately as I was trying to write the number down I had a hard time keeping up with him and ended up throwing the piece of paper away. (I do not have called ID.)

This morning, as I was looking up Publishers Clearinghouse (using Bing) just to clarify how they (the real Publishers Clearinghouse) actually operate, I got another call from someone, also male and with an accent, saying he was from Publishers Clearinghouse and that I had won something. I said I had not entered the sweepstakes, and he hung up.

I am wondering: Could this person somehow tell that I was on my computer reading about Publishers Clearinghouse at that moment? Also, 2 days ago (Wednesday, 5/24) I was on ebay (a site I visit only very occasionally), looking at keychains and other vintage/collectible stuff. I know Publishers Clearinghouse sells stuff like that. So maybe they could tell somehow that I was online looking at the kind of stuff Publishers Clearinghouse sells?

Also possibly significant (?): Yesterday I put in a scam report re. someone saying they were from Mega Millions, saying I had won $750K plus $7000 a week. I then read online that the big prizes from Publishers Clearinghouse include $7000 a week. So maybe these are all the same people doing this? (Unless Publishers Clearinghouse and the regular lotteries are just competing with each other.)

Useful
Reply
- Westmoreland, TN, USA • May 25, 2023
Report

Mailer recieved, scratched off and all numbers matched for the $1000.00 prize. Read all the fine print and used the website provided to verify winning numbers. Website made me enter my personal information and make an appt to pick up my winnings. When i arrived at the dealership the had another board there that said i had only won a bluetooth speaker. I drove an hour to get there on the promise of winning $1000.00. It is not listed anywhere on the flier that the prize it states you won is not actually the prize you get. I would not have given any information or wasted time or gas to claim this prize.

Useful
Reply
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA • May 24, 2023
Report

A female (said name was CJ) knocked and said they NEEDED to verify price changes in my billing with DLC (my current power provider) and wouldn’t leave until I signed papers verifying for me to find out they attempted to switch my provider without my knowledge.

Name of company she tried to switch me to was “Tomorrow Energy”. Her visit was entirely unethical as she helped herself into my apartment as I returned into my apartment. I would like updates on the investigation

Useful
Reply
- Gallatin, TN, USA • May 23, 2023
Report

Agent Make Smith Said he was a Government agency Said i have winning money for me 10000 but I had a friend that told me about it he said that he had gotten 100000 dollars delivery to him at the front door of is house by FedEx so he is the one that told me about this Crook other wise I would have my money mr smith told me to go to the store and get 2 500 dollars Apple gift cards and I did until I paid out 5 500 i am on social security I no I will not see my money hope this will help other if it hadn't been for my friend I would not have known about this crook I always tell all my friends down here in Tn.about the skim out here

Useful
Reply
Check fields!

Report Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes


Upload here Increase visibility and credibility of your review by
adding a photo, document or video
Submit

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Contacts

If you know any contact information for Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes, help other victims by adding it!

Add new contacts
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | New