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
