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

Name Archie parker hos manager, Andre King said from Readers Digest Sweepstakes said id won large amount of money. Said to register $400.00. Said i had also won a auto. His manager Andre King valled and said needed $2800. To deliver when i said couldnt pay that changed it the next day to $200. I asked them to send me back my 400. Said it had already gone through gateway,whatever that meant! The 400. Was sent by paypak card. First call from Archie came Nov.27th at 10:22 AM. Still texting me on 29th to say hello and asking me what happened. Earlier he even asked me color of Mercedes i had won. Swore in the name of Jesus this was all ligit stayed on the phone with me when i went to the bank to draw 400 out of banks Atm. And when i went into store to purchase card Had me scratch it and take picture of number on card and receipt. Also earlier had me send photo of myself. I have reported this to my bank, although didnt give any personal info about bank except where it was. This Archie even texted me Just Hello one night

Dollars Lost

$400

Targeted Person's Location

WA, USA- 98023

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

NY

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(985) 510-0565

Web logo

Unknown URL

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Learn More

Business name

Readers Digest sweepstake - Imposter

Date Reported

December 2, 2023

Scam ID

779086


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?