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Description

Purportedly from Publishers Clearing House with what appears to be CHECK No 888109 from BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, 1720 2 RIO SALADO PKWY, SUITE 101 TEMPLE, AZ 85281, drawn on Wells Fargo Bank N.A., DATE 03/10/2025, for $9,950.50. Cover letter is on pink paper, saying "The total amount to be claimed for your win is $2, 500,000.00 ($2.5 Million)". Later it says, "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 # (the number printed on the form is 1-365-833-9318, but it is covered over with a white strip. Beside it is the crudely hand-drawn number 1-9413-9286-31)", SECURITY CODE --PCH-V777-WIN. Letter was in plain white envelope, Postmark is NEW YORK NY 100, 12 APR 2025 PM 13_, no return address, crude handwritten address.

Targeted Person's Location

IA, USA - 52405

Scammer Information
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NEW YORK, NY

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Unknown Email

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1(941) 392-8631

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NA

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE IMPOSTER

Date Reported

April 18, 2025

Scam ID

973255


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