Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Manage Cookies

BBB Scam Tracker

Back to search

Scam information

This content is based on victim and potential victim accounts. Government agencies and legitimate business names and phone numbers are often used by scam artists to take advantage of people.

Share and help us warn others

Description

Was approached in messenger about winning $50.000. by a woman claiming to be Julie Leach and how I had won money through her donation. The conversation went on and on. She wanted to know my name, address, driver's license, and finally my social security number. I was unaware that this would turn out to be a scam. I finally gave her the credentials of my driver's license but that was not enough she kept insisting to know my social security number and that's where I drew the line. Refusing to give out my SSN I told her that my SSN was strictly my personal Identification and will not be given out to anyone! She checked with her FedEx person to see what else could be done and then she sent me another text message that a credit card or bank information was ok again I drew the line and switch the table around and insisted that she send her FedEx person to my door with the cash prize in hand that, and the numbers she gave me should suffice the identification that she needed but that was not enough. She was trying to make me feel like I was guilty for not claiming my winnings by not giving her my SSN. The next day she was on messenger and again texted me with the warning saying this winning prize was up to me and she hated to see me forfeit my winning cash amount. So I finally told her to hang on and that I was going to do some research by the name Julie Leach and I'm glad that I did. Did not give her my SSN. Thanks for all of the experience other people had and put the results in the reviews.

Dollars Lost

$300

Targeted Person's Location

WA, USA- 98682

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

Unknown Phone Number

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Learn More

Business name

Julie Leach / Facebook Messenger

Date Reported

June 28, 2023

Scam ID

724936


Similar to your experience?

If you find a scam ID that matches your experience, tell us what happened and share the information you have.

Media or law enforcement?

Wish to dispute this scam report?