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A man called saying he was from the U.S. Treasury Dept wanting me to authorize the cancellation of my Publisher's Clearing House check for $6+million dollars. Told him that I was never notified of any winnings. No one had come to my door with the giant winning check as seen on TV. Gave me my file number 933145 and the check number 33583110. So he said for me to call PCH at (765) 779-2018 and talk to Michael Collins who answered the phone-(no switchboard). Mr. Collins said Treasury requires $899.99 to reinstate my check which he quoted to be $8+million. Told I could not do as am on Social Security. Then told him I would pay it from the winnings. He then said I pay $99.99 now and $399.99 after I receive the check. After the check was reinstated, he said that they would call and set up a time for delivery of the giant check seen in TV ads. Told him a lot money and asked him to call me in an hour.
OH, USA- 45233
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
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U.S TREASURY DEPT--MR. BOBBY WALLACE
July 11, 2025
1013732
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