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This was the text i recipe first: “Greetings, As your designated agent for the Waves of Giving Foundation Grant Giveaway, my name is Gregory Smith. Let me know when you’re prepared to claim your winnings, Please. “ We provide financial support to a wide range of individuals, including the disabled, employed and unemployed, retired, young, and elderly. Our winners are chosen at random from phone numbers using a sophisticated automated database. Your winnings are active in our system, and you will receive the full amount of $500,000 in cash! Tell Us If You’re Ready to Complete the Claiming Requirement Form.“ Which asked for the following: Full name Home address Phone number Email Then I got a text stating: “All that’s required now is to activate your winnings account. Once your account has been successfully activated, you will receive a confirmation text from the designated delivery agent handling your prize. Your winnings package will then be shipped via FedEx Overnight and is scheduled to be delivered to your address on Thursday. Please let me know once you’re ready to proceed with the activation process..” And then this: “You are to pay for the processing and clearance fee, So your winnings will be sent immediately to your address and it will be delivered to your doorstep by the delivery man in Charge! All charges fee for standardized postage is $100. Let me know when you are ready to make your activation payment.”

Targeted Person's Location

NH, USA- 03103

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Email

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(912) 977-1852

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waves of giving.com

Scam Type

Charity

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Business name

Gregory Smith

Date Reported

July 30, 2025

Scam ID

1027066


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