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I was told that they pick five winners each month. I was the third place winner this month. I was told that I won a 2025 B.M.W. X5 S.U.V. Fully loaded. He gave me my choice of color for the exterior and then the interior. He then gave me a choice of a sun roof or panoramic moon roof. I also won 18 million dollars which I'd receive by certified check from a Federal Reserve Bank. He asked me if I would like to receive my winnings publicly or by a private delivery. He then gave me a CLAIMS I.D. # which was a 12 digit number/letters. He asked me what day and what time of day I would like to receive my winnings. Before they deliver my winnings I would have to pay State Processing Fees at Chase Bank. That fee is $1300.00. Once this is paid the bank will then give me a receipt proving it was paid. On the day of delivery I will need to present 1- A photo I.D., 2-The 12 digit Claim I.D. number that he gave me and 3- The State Processing Fee Receipt. I was told to keep this confidential for my safety. Once I've received my winnings I can tell anybody I choose to inform. During the conversation he asked me if I was single, married, divorced or widowed. He also asked me if I was a senior citizen. Other then that he had all my information. My name telephone number, address.

Targeted Person's Location

OH, USA- 44142

Scammer Information
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Last Vegas, NV

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Unknown Email

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(530) 610-2860

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

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Business name

John Rawls @ Mega Millions Lottery Sweepstakes Company

Date Reported

June 12, 2025

Scam ID

999002


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