Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scam
Business Name Used
Publishers Clearing House Imposter – Prize Winner Scam
Date Reported
April 15, 2024
Postal Code
17037
Total Dollars Lost
$ 0
Scam Description
Said we won 5.5 million and Mercedes G wagon. Called our cell phones and sent text messages with supposed pictures of the checks to be received. (The attachment wouldn’t open.) The caller identified himself as James J. Wilson as spokesman for PHC Gaming Commission. I have entered some PCH sweepstakes and ordered things. He wanted my husband to go to the Family Dollar and purchase a gift card for $1000.00. He would met my husband at the Family Dollar.
