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Description
Plain envelope with no return address was received on 9/15/2025. Enclosed was a pink flyer from Publishers Clearing House announcing that I had won 2nd place. It stated that the total amount of my win is $2,500,000.00. It said to call the claims manager at 1-848-283-1091 or 1-775-528-5341 with my personal security code. It also said that the prize information must be kept strictly confidential "which means you are precluded from discussing your win with third parties". The printed name was Richie Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer. On the back side of the flyer was more about Publisher's Clearing House Prize Draws and an Attestation I was supposed to sign and return. The name printed there was Bob Crawford, President, Winners Selection Committee. Enclosed was a check for $9650.50. The payer was Ion Solar LLC, Operations Account, 44 E 800N, Orem, Utah 84057. The bank was HSBC Bank USA, 452 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10018. 10-2/220. The check was dated 8/18/2025 and was numbered 003781. The envelope was mailed from Boston, MA on 12 Sep 2025.
Targeted Person's Location
NH, USA - 03766
Scammer Information
Orem, UT - 84057
Unknown Email
1(848) 283-1091
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
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Business name
Publishers Clearing House Imposter
Date Reported
September 15, 2025
Scam ID
1059117
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