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Description

I was sent a txt message with a realistic flyer with numbers and website for waves of giving. The txt said I was selected randomly by my phone number and won $5k they asked for my basic info such as name, address, phone, email and occupation. And asked for a selfie. Then they asked for a processing fee of $ 100 to get my prize delivered via fed-ex.

Targeted Person's Location

CT, USA- 06027

Scammer Information
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Washington DC, DC

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(626) 360-8022

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waves of giving.com

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Waves of Giving

Date Reported

September 17, 2025

Scam ID

1060647


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