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Description

I received a letter in mail indicating 2nd prize winner. giving an initial check for just over $9000 attached, payable from an account with Wells Fargo Bank, and the letter indicated individual won $250,000, and it also said to keep hush hush, or verbatim, "due to FTC regulations, you must keep this information secure and confidential, and contact us 1 day before you deposit these funds for further instructions."

Targeted Person's Location

WI, USA- 54016

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Hudson, WI- 54016

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

Unknown Phone Number

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Publisher's Clearing House impostor

Date Reported

November 28, 2025

Scam ID

1116516


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