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Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Description I received a letter in the mail supposedly from Publisher's Clearing House saying I had won 2nd Place in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. the letter said I won $2.5 million. It told me to call a specific number before I deposited the check that was included. The Check was in the amount of $9,900.25 and said it was to cover insurance and attorney fees.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saskatoon, SK-

Date Reported: September 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers Clearing House

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Description I previously reported this but wanted to attach the form and check they sent me I received a letter in the mail supposedly from Publisher's Clearing House saying I had won 2nd Place in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. the letter said I won $2.5 million. It told me to call a specific number before I deposited the check that was included. The Check was in the amount of $9,900.25 and said it was to cover insurance and attorney fees. I did call and was told to deposit the check, but the bank said it was invalid and would not accept it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saskatoon, SK-

Date Reported: September 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers Clearing House

Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I represent a PR firm, "Pressiqa." We are working on an article, "Top 10 Self-Made Women in 2025," where you can be featured to strengthen your reputation and build business. This article will go live in the last week of October 2025 in an exclusive magazine, "MSN,” which has 500M+ monthly readers. You'll be featured alongside 9 other esteemed leaders, and the article will include a 100-word paragraph highlighting your unique journey, advice, and innovations. We are selling each spot for 500 USD. Let me know if you are interested in getting featured, and I'll onboard you. P.S. Just 02 spots are left in this article.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 24, 2025

Business Name Used: Pressiqa

Phishing - Phishing

This person contacted me saying he was with "The Golfers Digest" magazine. After doing research it's "The Golf Digest" and he doesn't work for them. He works for "Axis Marketing Group" but also has multiple other website with same approach and same testimonials. He is supposedly an editor wanting you to pay him to be in a magazine. His websites have zero legitimacy to them. No contact info. No address. Not affiliated with Google or anything. After more research looking for reviews, there are none unless you dig deeper on REDDIT where there are negative reviews and complaints about money being taken and the job not getting done and the money not being paid back. Spoke to "Mark Kemp" on Tuesday and by Wednesday he called me THREE times in 3.5 hours. I told him I was researching everything and to not contact me until Friday. Thursday I get a text saying I had until 4PM to make a decision and that the offer would no longer be valid.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Palm Beach County, FL

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: The Golfers Digest

Phishing - PCH / Publishers Clearinghouse / Imposter

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Welcome Side publishers, clearing house company Working along with mega millions your call is being monitored and recorded for quality purpose First and foremost, the mega millions is pleased to officially announce you as the grand prize winner in the $100 million golden harvest, sweepstakes giveaway sponsored by publishers clearing house, Reader's Digest, and a multi state lottery association As the grand prize winner, you'll be awarded with a total cash prize of $18.5 million along with the most awesome bonus prize ever $5000 each and every week for life Congratulations Congratulations Your claim code is 951241PCH again that's 951241PCH The mega millions has made all the necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize This All All questions should be directed to your account manager We are delighted to host your delivery at the earliest time of your convenience Please call your prize patrol offices at 775-234-3452 I repeat 755-234-3452

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Newark, NJ

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: PCH / Publishers Clearinghouse / Imposter

Online Purchase - Online Book Publishing Scam

SUBJECT: Report on a fake publishing house – “Falun Gong Publishing” Dear New York State Department of State, I am writing to formally report a publishing house operating under the name “Falun Gong Publishing”, which I have reason to believe is a fake and illegally established organization. 1. Business Information • Name: Falun Gong Publishing • Website: https://falungongpublishing.com/ • Self-proclaimed address: United States (no legal registration in the United States found) • Related platforms: Fayuan Books (online sales) and Fayuan Bookstore (direct sales) 2. Fraudulent Nature This entity claims to be a legitimate publisher in the United States. However: • There is no corporate registration or legal entity corresponding to this name in the United States. • This entity sells books online and directly under the name of a licensed publisher. • They have printed the name "Falun Gong Publishing" on the hardcover Zhuan Falun (Zhuan Falun) 2024 edition, both in English and Vietnamese, making readers believe that this is a legitimate publisher. • There are signs that this organization was set up to scam buyers and deceive readers, by falsely claiming to be legitimate. 3. Victims and Impact • Many people bought books from this publisher believing it was legitimate. • These books may have been sold under false pretenses or without proper copyright. • I have not personally suffered direct financial loss, but I have collected reports from others who have been scammed. 4. Proposed action I respectfully request that your agency: • Conduct an investigation into the legality of this entity. • Take appropriate legal action if fraud is confirmed. • Prevent new victims from being scammed. 5. Supporting Evidence • The falungongpublishing.com domain name was newly created on 6/10/2025 according to Whois, while they have been selling books since early 2025, showing serious inconsistencies and raising doubts about their legitimacy. • The name "Falun Gong Publishing" appears in the hardcover Zhuan Falun (Zhuan Falun), 2024 edition, English and Vietnamese. • The claims of being a US publishing company are not verified by any US business database.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Middletown, NY- 10940

Date Reported: September 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Falun Gong Publishing

Charity - THREECARSOLUTIONS LLC

In the busy tourist area of Seattle on 1st Ave near Pike Place Public Market, I was approached by two African American men. One was probably in his early to mid thirties and tall. The other looked younger about 20 and was shorter. They were both nicely dressed and looked well groomed. They had a stack of CD's and claimed that the older taller man was part of an organization that teaches students to become musicians and how to break into the business. The younger shorter one claimed he was a student. They shoved two cd's in my hand and asked if I would be willing to donate $5 per cd. I don't mind donating for causes that help youth but I didn't have cash. They had portable credit card readers and asked me to make a donation with my card. I gave each of them a $5 donation for the two cd's. However, when I checked my statement, the older one had charged $700 to my card and the younger one had charged $2,205. The business names on the transactions were THREECARSOLUTIONS LLC, SEATTLE WA and UNLCE BUDDY'S LOGISITICS & SOLUTIONS LLC NEWCASTLE WA, respectively. I was able to find info on Washington's Secretary of State for Uncle Buddy's but nothing came up for Three Car Solution LLC.

Dollars Lost: $2205

Renton, WA- 98059

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: THREECARSOLUTIONS LLC

Online Purchase - Blue Deter (Jiaqiutradi)

Blue Deter was advertised on Facebook that I thought would be vetted and safe. I purchased on 8/4/25. They did not provide an order number at the beginning and sent email asking and they said they will send shipping information within 3-4 days due to time it takes to process and create customs paperwork. The email was sent from Patrick Bradley that was associated with the outlook email given on other page but name at bottom of email was Mia Taylor. On 8/8/25 they sent a shipping notice with tracking number/tracking site called: https://www.track718.us that must sell fake tracking numbers to the scammer. Updates were few and far between but seemed possible, i guess because i never ordered anything international before. So finally on 9/1/25 they finally showed out for delivery by the post office. The time was 2 hours or so in the future and was a holiday so I know this was completely fake. Then it showed delivered on 9/2/25 but I never received. I get daily USPS daily digest of all my deliveries and nothing was scheduled for 9/1 or 9/2 so again completely fake on the tracking site. I purchased through Paypal with my credit card and will try to get refund but I just want to warn others to be careful on ads on Facebook and international (China/Hong Kong) sellers.

Dollars Lost: $70

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Blue Deter Jiaqiutradi

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - PCH Imposter

I received a letter in the mail supposedly from Publisher's Clearing House saying I had won 2nd Place in the 110 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. the letter said I won $2.5 million. It told me to call a specific number before I deposited the check that was included. The Check was in the amount of $9,900.25 and said it was to cover insurance and attorney fees. I did not call the number because I know this has to be a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 2, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers Clearing House

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Reader's Digest Impostor

They called claiming that I had won a contest through reader's digest and I was a third place winner period. The prize was 18.2 million dollars and a Ford truck that was being sent in the mail but they needed our address. I told them it wasn't true since we don't get magazines and hung up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 1, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Sweepstakes Prize Scam

Scammer called landline phone, which is already listed with Do Noy Call.gov). Said I had won third place prize of 2.8 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz car from a sweepstakes I had entered with either Reader's Digest or Publisher's Clearing House. Wanted to know, if I had received notification in the mail. Since I had not, he asked for e-mail address to e-mail the paperwork. I printed the paperwork and took it to the local police department to file a scam report. Police said both phone numbers did not exist and were (spoof numbers). The second phone call came in on my cell phone, which is listed with Do Not Call.gov. He said he was the Attorney General with Consumer Protection Bureau, I said I was in a grocery store and could not talk. He asked me to call him back. I called him back later in the day, but no one answered. They have full name, address, phone numbers, e-mail, and marital status.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY

Date Reported: August 30, 2025

Business Name Used: American Swweepstakes

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - sweepstakes

This is the second one like this that I have received. They have my name and address, possibly from Publishers Clearing House. GIANT CLUE THAT THIS IS A SCAM: I DID NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST. "The team at Publishers Clearing House is pleased to officially announce you, 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 amount to be claimed for your winning is $2,500,000.00 (2.5 Million) Congratulations! The Publishers Clearing House has made all necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize. 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#1-289-830-2491 SECURITY CODE PCH-404p99gC" Also on the page is "Richie Jenkins Chief financial officer FRIDAY 8am to 6pm Eastern - SATURDAY 8am - 2pm Eastern" The check, #990192, dated 07/15/2025, on Wells Fargo Bank N.A., is for $9,700.50, from BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, 1720 W RIO SALADO PKWY, SUITE 101 TEMPE, AZ 85281

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Tempe, AZ- 85281

Date Reported: August 22, 2025

Business Name Used: PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publishers Clearing House Imposter Scam

My 96 year old father received an manila envelope in the mail with no return address and Canadian postage. His full name and address was on a white peel and stick label. Inside was a check from Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation, Attn: Accounts Payable, 1720 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 written off a Wells Fargo Bank for $8800.50. The check looked quite legitimate. The letter was from Publisher's Clearing House and had logos from Walmart, JCPenney, AG Insurance, Mega Millions and Readers Digest. It indicated he had won a $2.5M prize. It instructed him to contact the Claim Manager without delay BEFORE depositing the check at his financial institution and for further information on the prize. Tel # 1-519-901-5390. Security Code PCH-404p99gC. The letter also indicated he was precluded from discussing his win with third parties. He called the number on the letter and they asked him for his name and security code then instructed him to cash the check as quickly as possible then call them back. Fortunately he did share the information with me before attempting to cash the check. I'm sure they would have asked him to return some money to collect the rest of his prize.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown-

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation and Publishers Clearing House imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Reader's Digest Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

It was a voice mail left by them. It described what I won, how much and a number to call with an ID number to give them

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Oyster Bay, NY- 11771

Date Reported: August 15, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - The Gut Drops

I followed a link on Facebook advertising a product called Gut Drops, designed to boost metabolism, help with weight loss and overall digestive health. I bought 3 bottles, 90-day supply and the product had a 60-day money back guarantee if you were not 100% satisfied. I saw no results but the effort it took to send the product back was unbelievable. I had to make several contacts, upload photos, provide tracking information and then they kept asking me to fill out the same form..... which I did three times. Customer service was horrible and I believe all of it was designed to make you "give up" on getting your entitled refund. I followed their instructions perfectly, within the 60 days but I still have YET to receive a refund of any kind after several weeks of attempts and many many emails. I finally filed a dispute on this transaction with my credit card company. I do believe this product/company is operating a SCAM and the product is nothing more than flavored water and I wish to WARN OTHERS TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY.

Dollars Lost: $222.27

Aurora, CO- 80011

Date Reported: August 14, 2025

Business Name Used: The Gut Drops

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers digest / imposter

Readers digest called to say he won a new Dodge pickup and 15.5 million dollars. Gave him lots of numbers to verify the situation and they had his address. Gave a cell phone number. Said she was the CEO and now his agent. Gave a time for delivery.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers digest / imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from someone who identified herself as Betty Pray. She said she had an unclaimed prize for me from her company, Reader's Digest, and that they had sent a certified letter to me but received no response. When I told her she could just resend the certified check, she said there was no time. This was the first red flag.

She asked me to write down some information:

Betty Pray, Reader's Digest
101 Winner's Circle, Jericho, NY 11053
Phone: 443-332-8785
Badge #2929 US
$3.5 million via certified check
$10,000 per week for life
2025 pearl white Mercedes-Benz
$750,000 life insurance policy from Prudential Life

She then asked if I was computer literate and if I could print something out. I gave her my email address. She asked what company I worked for, my husband’s occupation, my age, and whether I had dependents at home. She said she needed this information to fill out a “P99” for the IRS to report prize winnings over $100,000. I intentionally gave vague answers, not the kind of detail needed for an IRS form. I later looked up IRS forms and found that a P99 does not exist. This was the second red flag.

Once she verified that I had received her email, she asked me to open the attachment. I know attachments from an unverified source are dangerous, and she was very persistent in wanting me to open it while she was on the phone. This was the third red flag. I pretended not to know what to do and told her I would have to wait for my husband to help when he got home. She told me I needed to return the call before 7:30 p.m.

I asked her if this was a scam, and she said that was up to me if I didn’t want to be rich. After hanging up, I called Reader’s Digest. They informed me there were no outstanding prize contests and confirmed it was a scam.

I then called the number back and was told by an automated system to state my name. It was recognized by Google Voice, and I was connected to Betty Pray again. I told her, “Shame on you,” and that she needed to find an honest way to make a living. She seemed unprepared to respond.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 1, 2025

Business Name Used: Reader's Digest Imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publishers cleaning house in parter with Readers Digest Imposter

Person with accent called on phone from private caller. No number appeared. Identified himself as Ben Radau. Explained thay we had won second place in Readers Digest and were being awarded 2025 Porsche SUV and 3.5 million dollars. He rattled off a bunch of lottery and shipping numbers for us to use to identify ourselves as winners and asked if we wanted private or public delivery.. I ended the call then.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 31, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers cleaning house in parnter with Readers Digest Imposter

Other - Ketone Digest

I did not subscribe to Ketones Digest. I contacted them and told them I didn't subscribe. Lady said she canceled subscription and wouldn't take no more money front my account. Wouldn't refund what was taken.

Dollars Lost: $19.83

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Ketone Digest

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - sweepstakes

My father received a black-and-white letter from publishers clearing house. It also has the logos of mega millions Walmart JCPenney AG insurance and Reader’s digest. A letter indicated my father had won 2.5 million and he had to call a claim manager. In addition a check was included from bridgecrest acceptance corporation in the amount of $9850.50. After checking the Internet and determining this was a scam, we did not call the number or cash the check which apparently would’ve bounced. This looks like a scam that targets the elderly. the police should take action.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Tempe, AZ- 85281

Date Reported: July 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers clearing house imposter

Retail Business - Publishers Clearing House Imposter

Got a phone call saying I won second place prize provided by Publishers Clearinghouse in Partnership with Readers Digest. Prize was 3.5 million USD, a gift basket from Walmart, and a brand new 2025 Lincoln Or Mercedes Car. Had to provide a picture of my ID to a WhatsApp # which was the guy James Cooper.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 21, 2025

Business Name Used: Publishers cleaning house in parter with Readers Digest Imposter

Employment - Europa Editions Imposter - Employment Solicitation - Phishing Scam

I came across a posting on Upwork.com titled "Passionate About Kids' Stories? We Need Beta Readers and Proofers." The instructions specified that I should submit my resume to be considered. Shortly after, I received an email (outside of upwork.com) from Rose Hillegass, who claimed to work for Europa Editions. In the email, I was instructed to click a link to schedule an interview on Microsoft Teams with someone named Sandro Ferri. I connected with the individual who identified as Sandro Ferri, and this person discussed the role expectations and confirmed my ability to perform the job duties. I then received an additional application/interview questionnaire to complete. This questionnaire included a series of open-ended questions about my skills and experience, but did not request any personal information. After I completed the form, I received another email—about an hour later—from someone still claiming to be Sandro Ferri, offering me a job. They attached a PDF job offer. The email included another link to Microsoft Teams for connecting with a supervisor named Sarah Norris. I did not click on any of these links and began researching the company and who the President is. The real president of Europa Editions is Sandra Ozzola Ferri not Sandro Ferri. I came across another person on BBB who experienced a situation similar to mine, and I wanted to share more details because I noticed that 37 other individuals also applied for this position. I plan to report this to Upwork.com as well.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10003

Date Reported: July 18, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Readers Digest Imposter

He mentioned I won 7 and half million dollars and a meredes car but I needed to Pay a fee of $4,000.. Anytime, theres a fee this is a SCAzM!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Sacramento, CA

Date Reported: July 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers digest

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers Digest *SPOOFER*

Reader’s Digest sweepstakes award final notification letter received. Lump sum payout of $250,000 and to contact the name and number on the letter to receive payment.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON- M1R 5L1

Date Reported: July 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers Digest *SPOOFER*

Online Purchase

The glasses were described to help with any prescription so I ordered for my husband and I for $119. Then it asks a question and thinking it has to do with your order I hit yes and they charged for another order for the glasses of $79. Total $200. When the glasses got here I figured I'd return the 2nd order but the quality of the glasses was cheap and it DOESN'T do what it says it does. Their cheap plastic readers nothing for long distance eye sight. There was no return address or anything with the glasses. I found a phone number on the bank transaction but no answer. I want my money back and they can keep their cheap readers!

Dollars Lost: $200

Date Reported: July 14, 2025

Business Name Used: InfBrand

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Readers Digest Impostor

I received a call from someone named David Mason claiming to work for Readers Digest. He told me I won $17 million. He told me to go to Walmart and buy two $500 prepaid cards to pay for the handling. He told me to keep it private.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I bought what I thought were adjustable vision glasses. Instead what I got was glorified readers that I cannot use because they are way too strong. I tried to email them but have not gotten a response. There is no phone number or address listed on their website.

Dollars Lost: $69.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 10, 2025

Business Name Used: INFBrands

Other - Readers Digest Impostor

Scammer asked for my address and said he would keep in touch. Ask me to send him my address and my name. That’s all the information that I gave him.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Long Island, NY

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers digest

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Readers digest Impostor

They tryed to scam me

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Charlotte, NC- 28255

Date Reported: July 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - PCH IMPOSTER

My mother received in the US mail a letter enclosed was a printed "pink" paper with Publishers Clearing House as the company letterhead. The letter stated that she had won a 2nd chance prize promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions, and Multi-State Lottery Association. The letter advised to contact the Claim Manager: TEL# 1-778-669-0976 ( Richie Jackson) BEFORE (bolded letters) depositing check at a financial institution for further information on this prize. Also provided is a security code and letter further stated as required by Federal and State Laws, your security code and prize information must be Kept strictly confidential which means, you are precluded from discussing your win with third parties. This is to reduce the risks of unauthorized access to your claims information. There is NO return address on the outside of the envelope and it appears to have mailed from New York, NY on 06/24/2025 The check enclosed was in the amount of $9,840.25 - Dated 05/02/2025 from TRUSTEES OF RESERVATION 1 SERGEANT ST STOCKBRIDGE, MA 01262 CITIZENS BANK NA 1441 BRICKELL AVE STE 100 MIAMI, FL 33178 - Unable to read authorized signature it's stamped.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY

Date Reported: July 7, 2025

Business Name Used: PCH IMPOSTER

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers Digest Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

Scam was about to winning Readers Digest International Sweepstakes from 2019. Supposedly $250,000 of $9 million was won. You need to contact with your bank information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON- M5A 0L6

Date Reported: June 30, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Spiritual Nebula Limited

Was on Facebook (should have known better I guess) and saw test for finding out my spirit animal. Filled out the info, got shifted to scanning my palm for a palm reading then came the request for money. I chose that I was willing to pay $5 for the info. Got shuffled into a 29.99 choice (or others if I wanted to spend more for other things) that I could not get out of so hit enter, not knowing what would happen. Said reading was ready but could not access it, just went to pages of psychic readers or other things I could get by the "points" I had. Guess the 29.99 was a subscription because a week later I was charged 45.00. Have sent several emails to 2 different address listed on their contact page. At first got the same thing please explain what you want, we are behind. Got a couple of these. Then no response at all. Attempted to cancel everything but it was a laundry list of things I would have to prove, things I had no answer for. Cannot cancel. Am going to try going thru pay pal but not sure they can help. Unfortunately my paypal is linked to my debit cart and I did not change it to one of the other choices I could have used so am guessing my bank will be unable to get the money back.

Dollars Lost: $79.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Spiritual Nebula Limited

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - sweepstakes

I was contacted by a letter in the mail with a check for the amount of $9850.50. It looks very legitimate. The letter informed me of winning 2nd place in PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE 100 million dollar sweepstakes. The amout of the supposed win is $2,500,000,00. The check mentioned above was apparently to cover insurance and attorney fees. It says to contact claim manager with SECURITY CODE PCH-55h66gC @ 1-289-308-6590 before depositing ir cashing the $9,850.50 check. It also has congratulations from MEGA MILLIONS-Walmart-JCPenney-Reader's Digest- and AG INSURANCE. Printed on the letter.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Tempe, AZ- 85281

Date Reported: June 13, 2025

Business Name Used: BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was called about winning the publishers Clearing house sweepstakes for Readers Digest. I was asked to go to Walgreens or several other stores to complete the registration, however none of them were available near our area in rural Wyoming. Furthermore I have no transportation since the trucks were being used to haul cattle today. They then wanted me to make out a check to “Merchant Banker Acquitta Shelby for 485.00. Then take a picture of it and send it to them and then mail it to **** ********* *** ****** ** *****. I told them I could not got to the post office as I don’t have any transportation. I did send photo of check but did not sign it. Since it is Saturday my bank is closed but I will call Monday morning to put a stop on the check number. They were very aggressive and ultimately due to the fact I couldn’t complete the registration today that they would have to wait until that is completed to deliver the sweepstake prize. They called from ###-###-#### the individual said he was James Bishop and his so called boss was Mr Nelson. I hope this helps find the scammers!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Harvey, LA- 70058

Date Reported: June 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers Digest

Online Purchase - Magvision Glasses

Sales pitch on Facebook claims the Magvision glasses adjust to whatever the wearers eyes need. The 2 pair of glasses I received DO NOT do that. They are blurry at a distance just like any other readers I have. I will attempt to get a refund of my $69.99.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 6, 2025

Business Name Used: INF BRANDS

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers Digest Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

We received a letter in the mail from Reader's Digest with Canadian Postage saying that my mother was one of 3 people that won a portion of $7.2 million. It says we have to call our claim agent with in 72 hours to set up payment and keep this confidential or be disqualified. It says our agent is Mrs. Bonnie Kintzer (Chief Executive Officer) and has her photo.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10017

Date Reported: June 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

I got a phone call from JAA in reference to documents they sent about a complaint. When I call give them reference number 967069 . When I called a women try tell me that I took out a payday loan in 2012 Ian’s I made payments but stopped and that I owe 1090.00 . I told her I had no idea what she was talking about but she still insisted I owed them . Then she told me if I don’t settled it I will be sued and a civil judgment against me. Still told her I didn’t know anything about it . The scary part is she had my id# my last for digest of my ss# miner. Just wanted to make you aware of this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 30, 2025

Business Name Used: JAA

Phishing - Readers digest - IMPOSTER

Business called and left a message congratulating me and to call them back. Business used Google answering service

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ossing, NY

Date Reported: May 30, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers digest - IMPOSTER

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Called me said I won sweepstakes

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Sumter, NC

Date Reported: May 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers digest

Tech Support - Tech Support

A man going by the name of "Steve Bailey" called my work and said that My manager (whose name he knew) had called and put in a work order for our card readers malfunctioning. (This is something that was currently happening as I had spoken to corporate earlier in the day and they had reportedly had a "Nationwide Network outage" which they were working to resolve as soon as possible) He said they were almost done resolving the issue and that he needed me to do a few more things, One of them being restarting my register, which I did and then he asked me to scan a 30-digit barcode and this is where I found it suspicious so after he sent it to me via text message six times and I told him I wasn't receiving it he became upset and hung up. This was the barcode 830324005566058120030519301901

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Maintenance - Steve Bailey

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publishers Clearing House Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

On May 12, 2025, I received a phone call from James Wynter, who stated that he was calling on behalf of Reader's Digest and Publisher's Clearing House. He stated that I had been chosen as the winner of their sweepstakes. He told me that I had won 8.5 million dollars, a 2026 Mercedes-Benz, and a $500,000.00 life insurance policy. Mr. Wynter said that I did not have to pay anything to get my prize. Later that day, he called back and said that I needed to purchase a $150.00 Green Dot card to verify my prize. He stated that the prizes would be delivered the next morning. I purchased the $150.00 Green Dot card and gave him the information. The next day, he did not show up, but he kept calling me and saying that they are getting the paperwork done before the prizes could be delivered. On May 14, 2025, Mr. Wynter called and wanted me to pay $100.00 for an IRS stamp. He called me later that same day and told me that I would not have to pay the $100.00 because that has been taken care of. On May 16, 2025, Mr. Wynter called and wanted me to pay $1800.00 for storage of the Mercedes-Benz. I told him that I did not have $1800.00. He called me later the same day and said that he got a sponsor to help with some of the cost, but I would have to pay $150.00. I told him that I did not have the $150.00 either. On May 18, Mr. Wynter called me and wanted me to buy $50.00 worth of Bitcoin through my Cash App account and send it to him. He said that this would be the last thing that I would have to do. I purchased $50.00 worth of Bitcoin through my Cash App account and sent it to him. He said that he would be delivering the prizes on May 19, 2025, between 12 pm and 2 pm. Mr. Wynter called me on May 19, 2025 about 1:30 pm. He stated that he was waiting for the rest of the paperwork to be printed up, but the systems were down, and had been down for a couple of hours. He said that he would keep me posted. I have not heard from him since.

Dollars Lost: $200

New York, NY- 10045

Date Reported: May 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Retail Business - Retail Business

Try to convince me that I want a huge amount of money in reader's digest sweepstakes a truck and a watch

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: May 16, 2025

Business Name Used: Reader's Digest- Imposter

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers Digest Imposter

Received call from 505-556-6187 that said I won the Readers Digest Sweepstakes in the amount of 588,000.00. They said they did not need any person information from me. The did ask me for my postal address and it was provided to them. Then they asked me if I owned my home or rented. I informed them that was none of their business and is personal. Then he said he could not send me the prize because they did not have the correct postal address. I was asked to call 516-224-0920. I know that Readers Digest has my correct postal address. I did not provide them any additional information and ended the call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 12, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Sweepstakes

On May 8th I received a phone call from someone whose name was John Davis, claiming to be with the International Lottery Corporation, to advise me that I had won a prize with Readers Digest a long time ago and it had not been claimed. When I would not engage in further conversation he said I could call 1-876-3166947 and speak to Kevin. I of course did not, instead I called BC Lottery Corporation, spoke to Matthew who said he would file my report to the fraud department. He advised me to contact antifraudcentre.ca. I went to the site and Norton advised me that it was a dangerous site and that I could continue if I accepted the risk. So - to the BBB!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: May 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Unknown

Tech Support

I call the number below and sounds like a person from India. Was very unprofessional. When I noticed the gmail address, I indicated that I was going to report them to the BBB. Below is the a cut/pasted from the body of the email. Receipt date:- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Receipt Id:- VGG-909-SM-4610 Customer Support Hotline: (888)-982-3537 Subscriptions now seamlessly integrated. Hey Customer, This is your final confirmation: Your Norton360 subscription for Malware Removal Tools will automatically renew in 24 hours with a payment of USD466.66. Billing digest Renewal Summary: ? Plan: Malware Removal Tools (Four Year) ? Charge Amount: USD466.66 ? Transaction Code: YAVP-8-A-94918 If you wish to make any changes, please contact us immediately at (888)-982-3537. Gratefully,, Norton 360 Total Secure Operational Head: Jean Anders Business Hours: 6 AM - 6 PM Customer Support Hotline: (888)-982-3537 8503 S.Ashland Apt202 Greeneville Tn 37743 USA

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Greeneville, TN- 37743

Date Reported: April 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Norton 360 Total Secure

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A "Mr. Whitaker" from "Readers' Digest Canada" said they had been trying to reach me by mail for 3 months. I buy my RD from the store so I wouldn't have mail. I ended the call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: April 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Readers Digest Canada IMPOSTER

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Readers Digest Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

Scammer claimed my 80 year old Mother won 3 million and a blue Mercedes Benz. Wanted $950.00 registration fee and told her not to tell anyone in her Family. Scammer’s phone number that showed on call display is His number was 1-972~677-8995. He was a bit threatening and had he address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

ON-

Date Reported: April 15, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - sweepstakes

I received a $9950 check dated 3/10/25 from bridgecrest accepted corporation, check written out from Wells Fargo bank . Authorized signature is difficult to read.( publishers clearing house letterhead) Notice states that I was second place winner in the 100 million dollars super cash giveaway promotion sponsored by readers digest, mega millions, and multi-state lottery association. Also states security code for PCH. Says security code and prize info must remain strictly confidential. Must contact your claim manager without any delay before depositing the check at your financial institution and further information on this prize.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Tempe, AZ- 85281

Date Reported: April 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Richie Jenkins

Employment - Employment - BUILD DIGEST

VERY SIMPLE: fake address. I called First Canadian Place and they have never heard of this company. My point: this guy (Danny) is recruiting people for his start up in January *** * *** ***** * *** ** ***** ***** *** ****** *** ***** *** ******

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON-

Date Reported: April 9, 2025

Business Name Used: BUILD DIGEST

Investment - Investment Scam

Charles hobbs the owner of worldwide credit systems approached my family and I with an investment. He was someone who I knew and thought I could trust. The investment was in credit card readers that his business would then place in businesses. We were to either get our investment back or get our investment back plus 50% of all sales for the first 2 weeks of machine usage. After initially investment money was to be received back 6 months later. Charles using many manipulation and lying tactics and a over a year later we still have no return. After some digging, we found out that he has similar judgements to where no justice was served, and he continues to live a lavish life. While leaving me with ***** dollars to my name. I am elderly and disabled. Please help all documents can be emailed.

Dollars Lost: $35209

Bloomingdale, IL- 60108

Date Reported: April 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Worldwide credit systems

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