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Description
Rec'd letter with no return address in plain envelope. Letter from Richie Jenkins, chief financial officer of Publisher's Clearing House, announcing officially that I was a second place WINNER in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, MM and Multi-/State Lottery Assoc. Enclosed was a check for $9,700.50 drawn on Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation. Pay to Me, my address, city, state and zip code all correct. Contact Claim Manager at 1-705-571-3379 before depositing the check for more info on this prize. Security code==PCH-V0523-WIN. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Check No. 713442 dated 1/15/2025 , bank #56-382/412 signed by STEPH HOPE. I did not call the claims manager believing that this letter was a scam.
Targeted Person's Location
CA, USA - 92647
Scammer Information
Tempe, AZ - 85281
Unknown Email
(705) 571-3379
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
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Business name
Publishers Clearing House imposter
Date Reported
February 20, 2025
Scam ID
948776
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