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Description I received a letter in the mail supposedly from Publisher's Clearing House saying I had won 2nd Place in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. the letter said I won $2.5 million. It told me to call a specific number before I deposited the check that was included. The Check was in the amount of $9,900.25 and said it was to cover insurance and attorney fees.

Targeted Person's Location

CA, USA- 93015

Scammer Information
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Saskatoon, SK-

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Unknown Email

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(306) 262-0363

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Publishers Clearing House

Date Reported

September 29, 2025

Scam ID

1069763


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