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I answered a weird phone call on my cell phone yesterday I feel is a scam. She said she was from Publishers Clearing House. It showed unlisted private number. I won second prize. $750,000. I said I think this is a scam. I hung up. She called back. She said it is not a scam. I won $750,000. Again, I hung up. She called a third time. Publishers Clearing. She wanted me to talk to another agent. A man got on the line. I have two names of men I spoke with. I think it was Peter Jefferson and David Anderson. One of them said about winning the money. He asked where I did my banking. I told him Where I banked. I gave the name of the bank. Then he started asked me how I get around. I said I don't drive. My kinds take me. He wanted to know how many kids I have, I told him that was personal. None of his business. I said I don't believe this. Then he connected me with another man. The new guy said since you don't drive how soon could you get to your nearest post office. Al I would have to do is get there and bring two forms of identification to prove it was me. I said I still think this is a scam. I hung up. They did not call back. They never got my address. I have to answer my phone. It comes up private number. I have people that check on me.

Targeted Person's Location

OH, USA- 44107

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Email

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Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Publishers Clearing House Imposter

Date Reported

October 3, 2023

Scam ID

758583


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