Watch out for calls that promise huge prizes but ask for money up front. These are classic scam tactics that try to pressure you into sending cash or sharing personal information. Never provide banking details, social security numbers, or payment to a stranger, even if the offer sounds legitimate. Verify any winnings directly with the official company using a known phone number or website—Publishers Clearing House never asks for a fee to claim a prize. Block the number on your phone, add it to the national Do Not Call registry, and report the incident to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and cautious can save you time and money.
The caller requested personal and identifying information, and attempted to sell an extended car warranty for a vehicle I've never owned, despite being on the federal do-not-call list for over 15 years and reporting these incidents to the relevant authorities.
I had a virtually identical experience with this number.
It appears this individual is involved in scams, having wasted a significant amount of my time with promises of financial salvation.
A man with a Kansas ID, claiming to be from Minnesota but based in California, contacted me, but I soon realized it was a false lead
A claim of winning $100,000 was made, but upon calling the number provided, there was no one to speak with.
This is a scam for several reasons, including the fact that legitimate companies like PCH don't make phone calls, they show up in person
I recieved a call saying I won 50,000 from PCH, but they want me to send them $100.00 for a tracking number so they can deliver my package, sounds like a scam
