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Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Scam Type

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scam

Business Name Used

Manuel Franco Powerball winning lottery

Date Reported

Oct 21, 2022

Victim Postal Code

90033

Total Dollars Lost

0

Scam Description

I got contact by person name “Thomas Bright” he said he is representing Mr. Manuel Franco (Powerball winner) to give random people that had been chosen; for money amount of $ 20,000.
They sent me the check of $ 1,550.00; i deposit the check; while I am waiting the check to be cashed. They said I need to send it back the money of $ 1,550.00. I send them the money $ 500 from Zelle; $ 1050 from Walmart. And later they ask me again to send another $ 1,500.00 (but the check from them still no cashed yet. At this time; I think this is scam. So I think lost $ 1550.00

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