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Description
Got a phone call saying I won second place prize provided by Publishers Clearinghouse in Partnership with Readers Digest. Prize was 3.5 million USD, a gift basket from Walmart, and a brand new 2025 Lincoln Or Mercedes Car. Had to provide a picture of my ID to a WhatsApp # which was the guy James Cooper.
Targeted Person's Location
OH, USA- 44130
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
(202) 743-1927
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Retail Business
Business name
Publishers cleaning house in parter with Readers Digest Imposter
Date Reported
July 21, 2025
Scam ID
1019901
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