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I received a letter, and a check in an unmarked envelope saying the team at Publishers Clearing House is pleased to officially announce me as a second Place winner in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. The total amount claimed for your win is $2,500,000.00 ($2.5 Million). Congratulations! The Publishers Clearing House has made all necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize. Enclosed in this letter is a check to cover insurance and attorney fees. Please contact your Claim Manager without any delay BEFORE depositing this check at your Financial Institution and for further information on this prize. Claims Manager: TEL # 1-365-366-0519 OR TEL 1-403-431-6680 SECURITY CODE -PCH-V0523-WIN As required by federal and state laws, your security code and prize information must be kept strictly confidential which means, you are precluded from discussing your win with third parties. This is to reduce risks of unauthorized access to your claims information. Accept our congratulations. Richie Jenkins Chief Financial Officer Then at bottom of letter there was a copy of the check from Publishers Clearing House for $2,500,000.00 There was a number underneath the copy of the check#003579 The check sent to me was for $9,700.25....paid to the order of me. At the top of the check it says. Wells Fargo Bank, and BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1720 W RIO SALADO PKWY SUITE 101 TEMPE, AZ 85281 CHECK No: 998942 Signed by something like StyhgSp (I couldn't make it out well)
Targeted Person's Location
OH, USA - 45813
Scammer Information
Tempe, AZ - 85281
Unknown Email
(365) 366-0519
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
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Business name
PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE imposter
Date Reported
January 23, 2025
Scam ID
937874
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