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Description
Called claim won 1/4 million dollars said would call back. A week later called from 704-796-4668 claimed ceo would be flying out and pictures ect wpuld eb taken. Wanted banning information. My daughter called the number back from her phone and man answered caliming he had called Ron her husband to notify of readers digest winnings. Wanted to know if he could call back today to give the details if she wpuld be around after claiming her husband won. My daughter told him no he wanted to kneo why not. She told him he was a liar a scam artist as they had NEVER actually called her phone. Then she hung hung up.
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 14171
Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
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Business name
Readers Digest Imposter
Date Reported
October 3, 2025
Scam ID
1072872
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