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Letter addressed to my husband (who is deceased) received 2/6/25 in plain envelope with address label and no return address, but stamped Atlanta GA RPDC 302 28 JAN 2025 PM 8 L. Enclosed was check for $9,900.50 from Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile (Address: Administrative Office PO Box 25001 Santa Ana, CA 92799-5001) drawn on JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Sacramento, CA and signed with a stamp signature. Enclosed also was double side letter/announcement from Publishers Clearing House “officially” announcing him 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 win was 2.5 Million and the check was to cover insurance and attorney fees. He was to contact his Claim Manager at 705 854-1301 or 646 467-1647 with Security Code PCH-77717-WIN BEFORE depositing the check “and for further information on this prize.” The final paragraph includes the requirements in keeping with Federal and State laws about not discussing the win with third parties “to reduce risks of unauthorized access to your claims information,” It was signed by Richie Jenkins Chief Financial Officer and a block of logo stamps for AG Insurance, Walmart, JCPenny, Mega Millions, and Reader’s Digest was included (as if to indicate support and legitimacy). There was also a copy of a “sample” check for the 2.5 Million on the bottom flap. The back side of the letter includes 4 sections: one “About Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Draws” signed by Bob Crawford President Winners Selection Committee; another about “What happens if you decide not to reply?” and citing 3 testimonies; a third elaboration of the examples cited along with a stamp of the Prize Draw Guarantee; and finally an Attestation to be signed and detached to be given to the Prize Patrol Team after receiving the prize.

Targeted Person's Location

MI, USA- 48732

Scammer Information
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CA

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Unknown Email

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(705) 854-1301

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N/A

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

Publishers Clearing House

Date Reported

February 7, 2025

Scam ID

943749


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