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Description

A person profiling as a publishers clearing house agent contacted me through Facebook messenger, and told me that I had won $150,000.00s and that I needed to pay a fee of 500.00s before they would send my winnings in the mail. I have all the information that the person gave me. He is still active on Facebook messenger and the name he is going by is agent frank james

Targeted Person's Location

NC, USA- 27889

Scammer Information
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Dahlonega, GA- 30533

Mobile logo

(800) 566-4724

Web logo

HTTP://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Publishers clearing house-IMPOSTER

Date Reported

February 2, 2025

Scam ID

941596


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