This guy calls and says that we have won $2.7 million dollars and a red Mercedes from the PCH. He is all excited and says that the news crew and other people will be visiting our home for photographs, etc. The only thing is that I have to visit a CVS, Dollar General, or one of other listed stores to purchase a "money pack scratch off card" or what is otherwise known as a "green dot card" for a certain amount of money, in this case $299.00. He called me 12 times!!!! Meanwhile, I called the police and they told me it was a very large scam in this area and an officer would be coming by to take a statement. The scammer was still on the phone when the police officer showed up and the police officer actually got to talk to the man!!!! Just remember the "old rule"... if it costs you something to win something, it probably is a scam!
This guy calls and says that we have won $2.7 million dollars and a red Mercedes from the PCH. He is all excited and says that the news crew and other people will be visiting our home for photographs, etc. The only thing is that I have to visit a CVS, Dollar General, or one of other listed stores to purchase a "money pack scratch off card" or what is otherwise known as a "green dot card" for a certain amount of money, in this case $299.00. He called me 12 times!!!! Meanwhile, I called the police and they told me it was a very large scam in this area and an officer would be coming by to take a statement. The scammer was still on the phone when the police officer showed up and the police officer actually got to talk to the man!!!! Just remember the "old rule"... if it costs you something to win something, it probably is a scam!
Caller type: Scammer
Caller: Wayne Kennedy
Company: Publishers Clearing House
Number: 876-438-9445