Publishers Clearing House, WLA, DDG Transport, And Possible Others
A banking scam claiming that I had won a large amount of money

I received a letter two weeks ago stating that I had won $150,000.00 USD. The letter made reference to Publisher's Clearing House (sweepstakes which I play regularly via the internet), so as you can imagine I was very excited! I am a single mother who lives far below the poverty line, so this was life changing news! I started thinking about all the things I could do.

I immediately called the number listed in the letter to find out more information, and tried to cash the $5,250 check that was enclosed (supposedly an advance for processing and insurance fees). The voice mail was full and the check had a hold on it. I called several times each following day and left messages including my name, number, claim, and urgency.

I actually reached someone two times during this period. The first time, the girl told me that the letter was in fact truthful and I needed to deposit the check and call back so they could release the hold on it. I told her that I am very poor and do not have a bank account at present time, she then told me she would talk to her supervisor and get back to me. She never did. I continued to call multiple times daily, and finally reached someone a second time. The girl who answered sounded oddly similar to the 1st girl as well as the voice on the voice mail. This time I was told that a notice was sent to the accounting department, they were waiting for instruction, and I would be given an extension on my claim deadline. She said they would call with news, "they" never did.

By this time I was feeling run around, and friends had suggested that this was a scam to get into people's bank accounts. So I started to investigate. The phone number is unavailable on reverse look up. The company that is listed on the letter cannot be found. The company the check is written from does not seem to exist. The bank that the check is written from knows nothing of this sort of thing, said it "sounds funny" and suggested I investigate farther. Now I am getting upset.

Publisher's Clearing House is a name that I know and trust. What if it IS a scam and I had deposited the check and they were able to extract funds from me? I have enough trouble feeding my daughter as it is! I was ready to change our lives with this blessing and now I feel screwed over! I don't know what to do or where to turn now. I don't want this or worse to happen to others.

Company: Publishers Clearing House, WLA, DDG Transport, And Possible Others
Country: USA
State: California
City: Laguna Beach
Address: P.O. Box 907
Phone: 5146385741

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