Winners International Sweepstakes Reviews

I received a call from Jamaica **... although it could have been from India. They stated that they select 120 numbers from Verizon and I am a second place winner for the month. James **, badge # ** said I won $1.5 million and a car. I just needed to pay their lawyer $375 to Almer ** with Winners International to cover tax papers for me. Hmmm... I believe this was a scam for sure. He said he wasn't wasting my time and wasn't forcing me to accept. He gave me the check number for the $1.5 million as well as a package number to accept my prizes. He got cross with me when I wouldn't give my age. He said he was 59 and had 3 kids and assured me this was real. What do you think??? Was he real? I ended the call.

Had a call from a man indicating I had won $800,000, but had to go to buy a Vanilla Visa Gift Card for $1000 at Walmart in order for the "lawyer", Jack **, and his team to come present me with the money. Once I had the gift card, the next step was to call 518-512-9243, which comes up as Mid-Hudson Communications in Albany, New York, which I googled while the man was speaking to me. When I told him the number came up as Mid-Hudson Communications, he said that is "the head office of the company." When I told him I was suspicious because no one should have to PAY to collect winnings of any sort, he told me he was disappointed that I was giving up such a great opportunity. Apparently, my "secret and confidential" winning number is 06050301US.

Many sweepstakes companies including Publishers Clearing House and their baby sister say they never hear of me but here I have over 24 million tokens I won thousands of prizes from companies which I will be turning into the federal fraud unit. After PCH in Feb this year contest was done I started getting folders with skully725 with a splice thru it and missing. I dont like these games. I worked 9 years on these sweeps for what to get not one penny no Christmas for my autistic child. I have back up files in a 800 pound safe. These files will be given to the proper authorities. I have books upon books of things I won and never received.

Been calling me for the past 6 months, claiming that I have won a Sweepstakes. I tell them I don't have no money to pay, and don't give personal Information over the phone or internet. I've blocked numerous numbers and they won't stop harassing Me. What can I do! I'm not changing my number!

My wife and I were called this morning by Winners International. They gave us this number: **, but when I said, "I'd call back," they did not answer. The subscriber was unavailable. The promise was of $950,000 and a Mercedes and all we had to do was get our Claims Package from Walmart and be home within 2 1/2 hours for delivery (with a news crew). The catch? The Claims Package would cost us $550, which they promised to reimburse when they delivered the prize. I hope no one falls for this nonsense.

My 91-year old mother received a text **, saying I'll call you later. She later received a call when no-one was home from **, telling her she won 2.5 million and a Mercedes that would be there in an hour and half. He instructed her to obtain a money order for $665.00 and to overnight the check to ** 2421 Jennings Dallas Texas. He repeated the instructions several times, made sure she repeated the information back, he asked, "How long will it take for you to go to the Post Office" - "20 minutes" she answered. She was to call him back once she had completed the task. My niece answered the phone when he called back for my mom and promptly cussed her out. I called the number several times and I received a call back from a Jamaican number 18764370576. I put the police dept. on speaker so my mother could hear it was a scam - I think she understood it was but it was difficult to convince her.

I received a call today March 3, 2018 from a Mr. John **, phone #:1-876-581-1623. He tried to tell me that I had won an enormous amount of money. I told him straight away that I knew that this was A SCAM and to please stop calling me. He tried to sweet talk his way into my purse, but I would not allow it. Then I googled the name of the company and found many, many stories of the scams that this company has run on people. They make it sound true, sincere and honest, but don't believe it. They did not scam me out of anything, Don't let them scam you!

A good friend got sucked into this SCAM over 2 yrs ago. Since then she has paid thousands of dollars into Winners International and no one can talk her out of it. 'John', from Washington DC area (202 area code phone number) was going to fly out here twice in a corp. jet to give her her winnings (a 2015 Benz and $5 million). Both trips cancelled by him. He was going to send a Brinks transport to take her to the bank to receive her money. Never showed up! Her 2015 Benz became a 2017 somehow. Her $5 million 'earned' a million in interest (20%) and is now $6 million. They couldn't accept a cashier’s check for one of their fees because they didn't have a bank account, they insisted she send cash, which she did.

I received a letter. Called the number 1-877-867-6896 to give your claim No # and was told I won 980.000.00. After taxes it would be 580.000.00 but I have to pay 1000.00 out of my pocket to get my winnings, and he had a friend that have the District of DC phone numbers too, to make it feel like you talking to the Federal Regularity Consumer Dept... It's a scam scam scam because they all have the same accent when they were talking. What in the world is United States allowing this mess to happen, they get free schooling and housing, and free medical assistance. We need to stop this. And the people in DC need to really check who really works for them.

**SCAM SCAM SCAM** I got a phone call from 876-294-2923 from Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica. I was at work so I didn't answer, I figured if it was important, they would call back or leave a message. Sure enough I got a second call about an hour later. It was Jeffrie ** a so called representative for a company called "Montley Grand Raffle". He said my phone number was selected in a raffle I entered when I purchased my phone from Verizon and I won $850,000 and a 2016 BMW. At first I was like, "Nah, not possible, please stop calling me". And then he goes on to tell me how much they were not a scam and how their lines are recorded by the Federal Government. Then he tells me to write all of this info down: #1995. 5042001-- winning #. Receive $450K in cash and $400K in cashiers check. Delivered by a red Front tow 18-wheeler. Delivered by UPS.

A call came in today and said that I won 3.5 million bucks from The Winners International and this Mr ** wanted me to send a Money Gram for 51 bucks, BUT would not give me an address (as I played along). This Mr ** told me not to tell family or friends about my Prize and said that there is a lot of crazy people in the world and not trust anyone. (Yeah ok Iol) The number for this mr ** is 509-428-2586. How is the man getting away with this? Like I am a fool really Iol...

I got a phone call saying I had won third place in a sweepstakes that I had won through purchasing in Walmart, Walgreens or CVS stores and was placed in a sweepstakes each time I made a purchase and also it was a senior citizen's sweepstakes. He ask me if I was a senior citizen and I said I am over 50. He ask if I receive social security and I said no. He ask if I work and I said yes. He ask if I am self employed.

I just got a call from Winners International, and must admit at first the thought of winning thrilled me, especially after the man a "Don Murphy" with an Indian accent connected his organization to Publishers Clearing House. He told me that I had won a new Mercedes, and $2 million. Then he asked for $1500 for 'taxes' and I told him that PCH never asks for monies, but show up with a check. I asked him the name of his group and wrote it down, quickly entered it into the pc and WHAM! Scam reports were all over the page! I laughed as I told him I declined the prize and hung up!

Do not trust this. I was told I would get A 2015 Mercedes Benz and $850,000. As I was talking to "Andy" I was looking at reviews and when I asked him why certain reviews established this company as a scam, I asked him about it and he started to get frustrated. READ THIS: After a couple minutes of myself questioning his business, he said, "Are you a gay?" I didn't think that I heard him properly so I asked him, "Are you asking if I am a homosexual?" He then replied in his very slow and weird accent, "Yes that is what I am asking." After never once being asked this in my life I shockingly said, "No why?" AND EVEN MORE SHOCKINGLY HE SAID "BECAUSE YOU SOUND LIKE ONE," also in his very slow accent. I guess he thought that would persuade me further to pay cash upfront for something that I already knew was fake. Moral of the story, DON'T TRUST THESE CALLS FROM THIS BUSINESS.

The 3.5 million is a scam. They wanted me to send a 300 wire to wire to Walmart in Davie FL and tell them I'm sending to a friend... They called me over 20 times even after I cussed, and told them this is a scam, they still called. I finally said over and over, "YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME," then no more phone calls. If you send them money (sorry to say) a fool and their money are soon departed.

I received a call today and was told I had won 3.5 million dollars and a Mercedes-Benz. A man named John called me and gave me a package code number that only he and someone else who may call me would know. If they did not identify this number, I was not to speak with them. Nevertheless after being informed of my good fortune, I was asked about my credit card and the debt owed on it. I told them and was told they were going to pay off my credit card for me so that I could then get a cash advance and send $2800 to them. I asked, why would I need to get a cash advance and send money to them when they could just take it from the winnings. Of course they could not do so. Therefore, to make it easier for me to pay, they would set up an account for me to use to pay off my balance. They did give me an account and routing number of a bank.

My 84 year old mother started receiving calls about 2 weeks ago (March-April 2016) regarding 2.5 million and 2016 Mercedes Benz. The caller was Jamaican (Arthur **) and stated he needed her to send money for international stamps and money to pay the taxes on the car. She wired $300 twice (Walmart) and ultimately deposited $2850 into an account with Bank of America. I tried to explained to her that this was a scam. They even used the governor name and assistant David ** to make the story sound legit. He told her that he would pay off her credit card to make room for money to be given. Once I found out, the cc payment was fraudulent and now they have all her info. I called him, was cussed out by him and his wife. They're SCAMMERS. Please look out for these individuals.

So I have just received a called from John, with Indian accent. The call was on 1/27/2016. They gave me a confirmation code, along with all this numbers to called in case I had any questions. At this moment I was excited because I thought it was true, since I was calling to a West American bank to change my 4 digit code from my Debit Card. And this dude pops up. So this guy told me that he need my debit card information and I gave it to him!!! Sooner I realize it was a SCAM and I canceled my credit card. He told me I would be getting my $200 dollar gift card in about 7 days. With this credit card I would buy anything on Walmart. DO YOU THINK THIS COULD BE A SCAM TOO.

It all started in 2012, I had gotten an approval for a grant. I was homeless at the time, but still got the money to send for a first payment. That was in July. By December I was still trying to get this so called grant, Now I have won a Las Vegas Walmart sweepstakes of 7 million and a truck. Well This could be possible for I have lived in Vegas and played lots of sweepstakes. Still homeless living in Salinas, Ca.

I used a fake name then was informed that I won 2.5 million. When asked question, gave false info. Later was asked was I employed, said no. Then told that I need to pay 299.00 dollars to receive my money. When told I couldn't pay was told I could set up a credit acct. to pay it. So when I called back on the no. given use another fake story and name, was told the same info. about winning money. And sending them money, James ** or whoever he is needs to be caught. The number he called from that I called back is a no. from my area (**). How he does it I don't know but someone need to catch him for preying on people. He need to be caught.

Beware, we have continue to receive phone calls for several weeks saying we won 5.5 million dollars & a new car. When asked to send info in writing they hang up. We asked them to quit calling but we receive numerous calls every day. They will argue with us, we don't let them get to asking for money... We know this is a scam. I thought we were register on the do not call list, but had been removed. As soon as we can we are going to file a complaint. Hope others will not be taken by this con artist.

Sales person (John **) was being extremely rude to me on the phone. He was getting progressively more belligerent as the call went on. Finally I was rude back to him and I told him not to ever talk to me in that tone again and he said "** You". I answered back the same and hung up. He called back and asked for my husband. He told John to talk not to me like that. My husband told him that we were a team and we were not going to pay for the money. John said if he was a man, he would get the money no matter what I said and then he said "** You". My husband said the same and told him never to call us again and hung up.

I have been dealing with these people since 2012. Originally it was with a very "chummy" character named "Donald Trump" - go figure??? Of course, he was not the real Trump. He disappeared and Joe Jackson popped up - he was around until 2014 when he disappeared. Then Mr. John Brown showed up, he was around until June 2014 when he disappeared, and then Paul Fisher showed up. They managed to scam me out of $70,000 just to get what was represented to me as "my winnings of $25 Million Dollars", the return of the $70,000 sent to them, and 2 cars. I was not concerned with getting the imaginary $25 Million, I just wanted my $70,000 back from them as promised.

A company just called my phone claiming to be a UPS driver saying I won 2.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz, and to call another phone number with a confirmation number to claim my prizes. I called this number and talked with a "David **." He also had very broken English and said he was from Publishers Clearing House and to claim my prize, I needed to go to either Kroger or Walmart where they will sell me a "American gold seal of approval." His reasoning behind this was so that I don't have to pay the government and IRS all of my winnings and me only get $100,000... I said, why is it any concern of yours how I pay my taxes? His response was that he will go and have a meeting with president Obama on my behalf so they wouldn't take out that kind of taxes on me. Right then and there I knew it was a scam.

One thing I have learned as I sit reading of other people's experiences with this so-called 'company' is that I, like so many other unfortunates, have been 'victimized'. Perhaps I should correctly say I allowed myself to be victimized! I was first called by foreign-sounding telephone scammers as early as 2012. I had begun a prayer vigil of sorts asking God to provide me with the financial prosperity and abundance I've witnessed others be blessed with. But the first thing I asked God was "what must I do?" I was led to the Scripture found in Matt.6:33 "seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all things will be added unto you." Made sense to me because I believe in God. Since that time, I still believe in God and His living Word. The part that took me a very long time to understand was "Trust God above all things with your whole mind, heart and soul (paraphrase). I regrettably admit that now, 3 years later.

In the past few weeks we keep getting calls from Winners International Sweepstakes, telling my Husband that he won 7.5 Million Dollars and a new Mercedes Benz which would be delivered by UPS. I have told them I reported this Company to the FCC and that that are nothing but a SCAM. Please people don't be fooled by these impostors!!! NOTHING BUT A SCAM!!!

Twice a day I get a phone call from someone with an eastern Indian accent. They have called from Fort Worth and the latest number I was given was 876-278-8728. They said I won $85,000 for paying my bills on time. They keep wanting personal information on me such as address and other information they want to collect. Every time they called me, the speaker was unclear. Winners International is a Scam.

These people, David, have been calling my mother in law for over a year now. We have changed her number a dozen times but he finds it. He has befriended her and made her believe that everything she is doing is legit and she will get her money/cars. To date, she has given them about $60k and nothing in return. We had to move her into a retirement facility because they are so far in debt they cannot stay in their house. Nothing we say to her will make her understand that this is all wrong. He tells her how to open accounts, change settings on her phone, which I control and she can't do, and what to say to people to get money. We had to take control of their home phone because she had $1500 in calls to Jamaica and couldn't pay. We have worked with fraud departments for both wireless carriers and landline but she made the call.

Today I received a call from Jamaica (1-876-874-1094), a man from "Winners International" claiming that I won $10 million and a 2015 Mercedes Benz. Right away I knew this was a scam... I do not enter contests. When I asked how I won, the man said the FBI gave my number because I do not have a criminal record or federal debt. Red flag, number two. As far as I know the FBI do not give third party "lottery" companies, people's numbers. He didn't know my name or the correct state in which I reside. He assumed my phone number was from the state that issued it. Wrong! Anyway, the man went on to say that there was a small $8K fee to be registered with their company system and that they would cover 99.9% of that fee, leaving me to pay $1500. He also told me when I received my check for the $10 million dollars that the $1500 would be reimbursed in cash.

I have been called several times from a David ** saying I won a new Mercedes Benz and 5 million dollars. He has also had representative call me. I tell him it is a scam on the 1st call and then having researched his name that his name did not exist in the USA. He said OK and hung up. Several days later the rep. called and I told him the same thing. I asked him where he thought I lived. He said "Carolinas". I told him way wrong as it is. I have a RI cell and live in NY! Please stop this scam. Numbers that have called me 615-229-7077.

On October 12,2015 I received a call from a man named Mr. Ray ** telling me I won $950 thousand dollars and a Mercedes. Mr. ** said he was from PCH and to call a number for Dave ** , but I needed to send them $499.13 to cover taxes and they would deliver my car and check. He said to go to Western Union and send my money to Nancy **, Harrisburg, PA 17110 **. I did not send them anything. On October 13, he called again. Now he said his name was Watson ** from Las Vegas, Nevada, **. On October 14 they called again from Winners International Sweepstakes Mr Jonathan **. They want 499.00 to cover taxes on my winnings. Did not send them any money and I am going to block their numbers. Please do not send them anything. This is a SCAM.

Had a restricted number call my cell phone. I was reluctant to answer but I did anyway. A foreign sounding man, in very broken English, told me I had won a sweepstakes for 7.5 million dollars. I knew right away this was a scam because I don't win anything and I didn't put in for any sweepstakes. I like to mess with these type of people and let them do their spiel, but this time it got a little more serious than I would have liked. When he told me I had won I asked what the catch was, he said no catch and then said he had to verify my address then he read off my address to me (addresses are public info so I wasn't too worried at this point in the conversation) so I said that it was my address.

On August 21, 2015 I woke up around 2pm & noticed I had a missed call from a number with a Jamaica area code. Although I thought against calling the number back I decided to call anyway. When I called back the phone was answered by a man with a strong Jamaican accent. He said that his name was Pj ** & that I had won 1.5 million dollars & a 2015 Mercedes Benz. At first I laughed & called him a liar. He went on to say these words "this is not a scam, gimmick, or phony baloney." He said that he was a man of God & that he was with some association that is profited by the government! He told me that he was in Montgomery & that he was on his way to bring me my money & my car.

On Friday, July 17, 2015 I received a call from a woman with a strong Jamaican accent claiming I had won 2nd place in a lottery that was an international division of Publishers Clearing House. Later they denied saying that and said they were a business consortium called Winners International Co., LTD. They said I had won $900,000, a new 2015 Lincoln MKZ car and $5,000 a week for life. She explained to my disbelief that I was entered by purchasing products affiliated with the Consortium of Manufacturers using my credit or debit card and that automatically entered me in their monthly raffle. She explained that to get my prize I needed to pay for the package storage, and taxes and insurance on this big prize. I said I knew that if this were legit, I wouldn't be asked to send money.

My phone rang at 8 a.m. today with a private number unknown number. The guy said "I am driving. I will call you back in 5 minutes." 5 minutes later he did call back, telling me that I won 3.5 million dollars, but would need to pay 250.00 for taxes. I laughed and told him I have been victim to scams before, and he is not getting one cent from me. He argued with me, so I told him I was contacting the bbb, so he would have to call me back.

These people are really persistent. They called two days in a row and did not want to take no for an answer. I told them they would need to talk to my attorney before I would even consider. He did not like that at all, said he was only authorized to talk with me. I told him that even though 1.5 million would be nice I was happy with my life as it is. Boy, did he get pissed off. Bottom line I ended hanging up the phone after calling him a scam artist and a few other choice words. The number that he was calling from was 347-474-9478 and said his name was **, yeah right! Then I ask for a number that I could call to verify and he gave me 518-468-2433 and this was his supervisor **. I looked up both numbers on reverse phone lookup and there was no name associated and the locations were vacant lots.

First off, let me just say that I can't believe anyone on this board would ever believe this is legitimate! Seriously, you thought someone was going to call you out of the blue and offer you $3.5MM??? Anyway, I got a call from these people a short time ago. When he said he was calling from Winners International and that I won $3.5MM, I burst out laughing. The guy on the phone seemed a little perturbed by that. He asked me why I was laughing. So I told him he was a scam artist and that he should be ashamed of himself for taking advantage of the elderly. I added a few other "choice" words in and instead of just hanging up on me, he decided to engage in an argument. Eventually, he told me he was going to find out who I was and come kill me! I asked him (sarcastically) if he was going to bring my $3.5MM with him. He finally hung up. I can't for the next time they try to call me.

A person by the name of ** called me saying I won 4 million dollars and a silver Rolls Royce. He called me about 20 times before me answering and he gave me his personal number and his desk number. Bad idea. I called him about a hundred times leaving messages in various languages, identifying myself by names I made up, and anything else I could think of while the phone was ringing. If you want him to stop calling you just do what I did... I am now blocked by Winners International and haven't heard from him again. :)

Received a call that I was the winner of 1.5 million dollars chosen randomly by phone number. Asked me to send a money gram of $200 to register my name and then have the UPS deliver a 1.5 million dollar check. My contacts were many over the first few days. The last person I dealt with went under the name **. I hope they did not hack any of my accounts but I did not lose any money in the hopes of their being legitimate.

My mother received phone calls and a letter from this company. The gentleman was a real smooth talker (I have spoken with him myself). Convinced my mother, who is living on social security benefits, to wire this company over $2100.00 for taxes. The letter has many typos and grammatical errors. They had her so excited about her Mercedes and $2.9 million that she continues to send money. This company targets the elderly and people in low economic areas. Once they receive money from you, they will continue to harass you to send more. Please, if you have dealt with this, spread the word. We need to put a stop to this and protect our families.

A total scam which did not fool me. If some government agency can track the phone number 1-657-444-0721 which is the number they called me on or 239-400-2949 which is the number they gave me when I asked for one, I hope they get these guys. They called me back three times when I said I might report them using the 657 number but did not leave a message. I took all the info down and would testify if asked.

I received a call from a man named James ** (supposedly). Said I was the first choice winner of 4.5 million $. He was very persistent, insisting I go to Walmart or Walgreens to monetary him $200.00. I told him I would meet the man he said was gonna deliver my "prize cashier checks" there and purchase the Moneygram so we could exchange in person. He said I had to get the Moneygram and he would call me back in 30 mins for the confirmation #. Said he had to pit it n the system before the so called cashier checks could be released to me. Said the people could be at my house within 30 minutes after I gave him the confirmation #. I lied and told him Walmart's Moneygram machine was broken. He then told me to do a Green Dot card. I said no, and told him I'd meet the people at the bank on Monday because today Saturday.

After I received a phone call by Bill ** (720) 346-9054 Denver, CO telling me I won 3.5 million dollars and a white Mercedes! To receive this I had to pay a small fee of a few hundred dollars. 5 excuses later (I needed to pay insurance, a stamp, and a list of other items. The ups truck never came. They had me running all over to western union wiring money to Jamaica. The last straw was the truck crashed and I had to pay to get it out holding). I truly wanted to believe it because I have been praying for something like this for years and I thought my prayers were finally answered to be devastated and 1550 dollars more in debt.

Out of the blue Mr. ** called my mother-in-law and said that she was a winner because she used for Visa card. He said that she won 2.2million US Dollars. Then he said that he would like to have her on tv and have the newspapers here at the house tonight when the go to give her check and all she needed to do is go to Wal-Mart and get a green dot card with $500.00 on it. Once she gets the card she needed to call him back so that he could have his co-workers come to the house with the check (cashier’s check at that), and they would go with her to the bank to make sure the check will cash/clear. So my mother-in-law asked me to take her to Wal-Mart to get the card. On the way I asked about 50 questions of my own and she said that I was making her think that this is a scam.

I was told that I had won a lot of money. Build my hopes up high. Made me think that my dreams could come true and broke my heart when they did not. How can they play with people. Like that it's not fair and I want to sue them. Now I cannot help my kids have a better life. They made Me believe that I could. Not fair - broke my heart and I am mad. Can you help me.

Got a call from John ** saying I had won 3.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. I needed to get a reload card for $450.00 and they would be by to pick it up. They kept calling back to see if I had done this. They then changed their mind and needed $3500 wired to them. They told me to keep this all confidential and not to tell any family members. Gave me a secret code to use: In God We Trust. Really???? One of the numbers they called me from was from Jamaica. This went on for 3 days, them calling me all the time and rushing me to get this money sent.

My mom made the mistake of talking to them. They wanted her to get a green dot card. I told her to hang up that it was a scam call. They have started calling almost every day, as many as three times in one hour, as early as 7 am. Over 100 call in about a month’s time. They call from several phone #, Kingston JM and private caller. I have call the phone company, not much help there. I told them to stop calling and the guy started yelling to send the ** money. Now we check caller ID for every call or let the answering machine get the calls. They called -private caller this morning and left a message on the answering machine we won a check for 5.5 million and 2015 car. At the end of the call they laugh 1-876-450-9997. If you get a call from them don't answer or if you do hang up!!!

This shows how dumb I am and gullible I am. This sweepstakes scam has been going on for twenty five months. I have changed phone numbers twice and they keep finding me. These people have used several company names Mega Millions, United Sweepstakes, and the latest is International Sweepstakes. Supposedly the president is Winston Brown and supposedly U.S. marshal is Patrick **, but I have checked with the U.S. Human Resource Office and they have no agent by that name in Arizona.

January 14, 2015, I received several calls from (**) but I was in class and didn't answer. I finally answered and Mark ** told me I had won 7 million and a new Mercedes. He said I had to pay $350 and I had the choice to receive it publicly or privately. I told him to meet me at my bank. He texted me back and asked for the address. I was sitting outside of the bank waiting for him. He texted me and said we might have a problem. I texted back and asked what? He didn't text back for a long time and while I was waiting I saw one of my relatives in my car. Then he texted back and said the Marshals had taken the money and a new law states that he had to have another stamp. He said he would let me know what they said. He said they wanted $1,900 and some change in USD. I told him that he had just gotten robbed by the Marshals.

Received a call from Mr. Bob ** at 806-416-4041 from Winners International, stating I won 2.5mil in their drawing. Told him I had not entered a drawing. He said it was part of Publishers clearing house, the people who entered but did not win their top prize were drawn for a smaller prize. What a joke. I haven't filled out anything with publishers clearing house in over 15 years. Told me that they were waiting to deliver my check and a new mercedes benz. And that all I needed to do was go to the nearest western union and send them 499.00 to cover the cost of the processing fee and they would deliver my winnings first thing in the AM. To make sure I took care of it right away. What a joke - this is a scam people, wisen up, they are now using US phone numbers but wanting you to send money to out of country locations.

I was contacted this morning at 5:30 am. Mr. ** said I won $3.5 million. I need to pay 1% of the taxes. He said go to western union and put $25.00 into the system. Then they will deliver my winnings. Really?

I, Tawana ** has a phone call from Winners International. The man said his man was Mr. John **. He said I won $10 million and New Car - 14 Beaz. This was November 25, 2014. He told to send $200.00 to Raymond ** by Western Union and did. He said was they was going to bring my prize that day and did not come. John ** call back November 26 and I have pay IRS $500. I do have that so I told him want my money. People like him make the World a bad place. I want my prize or my money for Shipping and Handling.

At 10:00 a.m. on Nov 21, 2014, I received a call from a Gardene ** at Winners International. I had evidently won $350,000 plus a car. He said he called from Toronto Ontario CA - phone # (876) 295 4426 which when I checked (411 reverse look-up) came from Mossel (Jamaica) Limited Mobile in Jamaica. I will be reporting this to the RCMP fraud center as well. I kept him on the phone and got as much info as I could.

I was called saying that today only go to Walgreen's, pay $125, get a card with a special #. Then call (347) 348-4748, give them the # on the card to verification my winning package of $3 mil. After me saying "no" many times & the person trying to convince me with a limo/taxi to drive me to the store, I was handed over to the mgr. He said that I had won $3.5 mil & 2015 Mercedes Benz car. (Interesting that the winnings were getting better.) I again said that I wouldn't pay to win. I repeated if the claim were true I would have rec'd a registered letter. (If they did it would have been mail fraud I thought.)

Since a year ago May... I have had way over 1500 phone calls! Telling me that I have won $2.5 MIL, a bmw 2014 that comes w/ 10 yrs of insurance and a check for gas every year for 10 years!... Also $50,00 in cash, and that I won $25 from western union for using their services! Well, I finally listened to a Mr **. How much have I lost? Omg, $5,000! $3300 of this was from 2 sponsors because I'm on a fixed income and didn't have enough money to pay for costs, a federal gold seal stamp, and I don't know what else. I have been badly hurt by these people... and all of the game playing. I have never won anything in my entire life. I am not stupid but this is more than a month’s worth of money in our household. Tragic.

A mister James ** called me, said he was a Supervisor from Winners International and that I won $250,000. But I needed to pay $2,550.99 insurance fee which would re activate my 4 expired stamps on the check. I said I just buried my significant other and didn't have it. He then told me "well I could activate 2 of the stamps for $1250.00." I said all I have is $500 so he said to go to the bank, make out a cashier check to Tiffany ** at ** who is the IRS agent for Bank of America. Then make sure I pay the rest later. Take the check to the bank which I could get $50,000 right away from the $250,000. There is suppose to be a team of two officers coming to my house from Winners International at noon today. How can people like that live with themselves. Preying on senior citizens. I'm not giving them a dime.

I received an international phone call number withheld by a gentleman speaking in Indian. I told him I could not understand him then he put the phone down minutes later the phone rang and the same person spoke to me again in Indian. And I asked for someone who could speak in English and another man started speaking broken English "congratulations Mr. **, you have won £50.000 in our competition. I then said I have not entered any competition, he then said BT International use my phone number and it was drawn out and a number of countries take part. He then went on to say I could get the money today through Barkley's Bank. I asked him how and he asked me for my name and then the phone went dead. This happened on 13/11/2014 at around 15: 30 hours, this is all I could understand.

Oh look I won 5 million dollars and brand new car, they have a new number and suppose to be at my house by 12 but needed my card number. Watch out guys!!

I received a call today from Winners International Sweepstakes. (1 876 782 1921) When the person informed me who they were I automatically laughed (this person asked for me by name) and upon me laughing they hung up. I have a non published phone number so for me, this was very easy to figure out how they got my name and number as I have only handed this information out one time. I applied for a loan from Express Loans Now. I was told I was approved for my loan but something seemed wrong. So before giving s.i.n number out I declined the offer for the loan (This person had the same accent as the person from Winners International) So we all know Winners is a scam, and Express Loans Now works with them or they sell your information to these people! I hope this is helpful to even one person.

2nd Place winner... 2.5 Million dollar winners, NEW MERCEDES. 2 men... Jamaican claimed that this elderly lady living on Social Security and pension needs to send cash via Western Union to various names. She received checks in which she received deposited and now is in the hole over $4,000.00 @ her bank. The men then tells her to open another account in a more efficient bank. She is now in the hole with that bank and now the banking institution closed her new account, she learned today. New names involved. They use 876. The main guy calls daily. She has another man claiming to be an FBI Agent who refers her to the main man. They hit her with every scam you all have mentioned. I read this to her and she still wants to send cash via western union to a female. Western union flagged her name and she has talked her disabled son into sending his money as well. Using his name now instead of her own. After I have pleaded with them both to stop because it's a scam, she said, "what if I don't send cash and miss out?"

In the month of September until this day somebody by the name Mr. ** has been calling my home stating I have won 1.5 million dollars and a 2014 MB car for filling out a coupon and paying my credit card bill on time. He gave me ** to call and talk to him and him only. He also stated that I have a code and if anybody else called me to hang up on them if they could not give it to me in 2 minutes. He then stated for me to receive my prize I had to take care of 1% of taxes and a UPS would deliver my winnings. He said I needed to get a green card from Walgreen and I just laughed at him. Told him if I win something then they could meet me the Bank of America opening up a new account and deposit it. He want to know my what bank I bank at. I told him none of his business because he didn't need to know that I could meet him at their bank.

Contacted from a George ** at (he says) Winners International Sweepstakes, unclaimed winnings dept. Number he called from: 8282026744. Lately it's unknown or private call. He has asked for money to be paid by GreenDot cards, for IRS, delivery of winnings, State Marshall. It took me a few days to get the money so I had to pay a "late fee" couple of times, unfortunately I did. After no more fees he says delivery team is in Los Angles, CA. Oh, but the "FedEx" truck broke down and I should help fix it so I can get my winnings. I refuse, told him to get another truck.

A man named Billy ** called me and said I won 2.5 million dollars. He said a prize patrol was going to deliver the check to my door. After talking to me for a while he said, I need to pay 1 percent of the taxes which came to $499.99. He wants me to send it to him western union. I would like some info on how to stop him if this is a scam.

They asking me to come up with 1300 and they claim to be an agent from your cooperation. Is this true?

I was lucky enough to be called today 10/18/2014 as well. The number was ** showing from Jamaica. Normally I would never answer a call like this but I was interested to see who was on the line. Andy ** ID # **... or so they said. Called to inform me that I had just won 2 million dollars. I told him this was a personal cell phone he had reached and that I never submitted to anything to have won anything. I also asked him what it was for and he seemed to be dodging my questions and focusing on the money. I am not an idiot and am glad to find out that other people aren't being fooled by these predators either. Hopefully some time in the near future all of these scammers will get what they deserve. Also, if it helps he gave me the name Mrs. Mary ** as some lawyer or something. I was a little busy not paying attention, as I was laughing inside at how convincing this guy thought he was. Don't be fooled and take care.

My 70 year old aunt was taken advantage of due to her desperate need to increase her financial situation. For about a year now, my aunt had been engaging in a reoccurring transnational relationship with Publishers Clearing House for the promise of eventually moving up into the high ranks of winning millions. With small increments of charitable money that she gave over the past year came the burden and overwhelming amount of "mail" from several sweepstakes companies. Her name was obviously sold to these con artists. Getting to my point, yesterday my aunt's situation went from a family roll-of-the-eyes to a full blown "family heart attack". The following are the events that transpired:

I received a call today from Mark ** (876) 809-0136. He states that I was a winner, but I did not enter anything. After reading some of the complaints I decided to hang up. He called right back. He stated that he knows all of Oklahoma and he could find me (that is scary). He said something about $599 and a debit card. He said he was going to call back later today and I am going to have my husband listen in on the call. I feel like if I'm a winner of anything, the person that I'm speaking with should already know my information and not ask me personal questions.

I was contacted on September 24, 2014 by James **, security number **, of Winners International regarding a winning of $3.5 Million. In order for me to receive my supposedly winnings, I was asked to send $699.00 to Ann Marie ** of Tampa, FL via Western Union as proof of paying a 1% tax on the winnings. Winner International is paying 99% of the taxes. On September 25th, I was again contacted by James ** to complete the transaction. He was informed of my concerns. I let him know that I would deal with a reputable bank only. During the interim, I tried calling James ** at (876) 460-6719 and a recording stated that the number is a "restricted code." When I checked to see who is the owner of this cell number, the free information stated the owner of the number is in Kingston, JM. He later called me back for me to deposit an increased amount of $1,500.00 for dealing with a bank. These funds were to be deposited into a Bank of America account to Jeanette **. I opted out of the transaction after telling him of the various suspicious situations and hung up. He made several more calls to convince me of his honesty and being a man of God, to no avail.

They told me I was the winner of their lottery raffle ticket and I won $75,000 Dollars but to get it I have to send $350.00 Dollars to Inlandexd delivery to Laquata Caldwell state Michigan City Benton Harbor 49022. I want to know if this is a scam or if I did win.

Just finished talking with Johnny **, James' manager. He provided me with the name and address I should make my $250 check out to: Mr. Albin **. I looked up this fellow and got a 'virtual kiosk' listing, he was in it alright (Ahem). Had a rather long talk initially with 'James' who first presented himself as from the local sheriff's office. Really? Then went into the usual 'we are 30 minutes away right now, as we speak. Oprah called this morning to me personally to say this prize has taken too long to get to these people... blah blah blah'.

I just received my first call from James. He was all the things described in previous letters. Very talkative, promising all sorts of helps, promising that I will love him when everything is done. (Right!!!) I point blank asked him how much he wanted before I got the money. He sputtered and went into a speech about how honest they were. (Pfzzt) He gave the phone number of 206-414-0135. He said that if I ever got a call from another business who wanted money up front before delivery of money I should call him. He also gave me the code number of **. I was to ask them for a code number and if it wasn't this one I should call him. I am going to report him to the phone company, the Ohio State Attorney General, and the U. S. Attorney General. Then I am going to consult with an attorney I know who is very interested in that sort of thing. This is all I can contribute to this conversation. When there is more I will be back.

876-442-7577 - This number keeps calling more than 5 times a day stating that we won a big prize. I tell him I am not interested and he continues to call. Some days he calls as early as 7 am and as late as 11 pm. I have asked several times to be removed from his list and they refuse and still keep calling. My phone number is registered with the do not call registry. What else can we do? This is getting frustrating and annoying..

These people called my mother-in-law with this same scam. They are now using us based numbers to hide behind... ** lists as a Metro PCS phone in FL. The scam is still the same though, won $16 million and a new Mercedes. Waited till 30 mins before supposed delivery to call and say they needed just one more thing. She had to go get a Green Dot card... etc. I had already warned her about this scam so she was aware and told them she knew all about them and hung up.

My name is Nicole. I got a call on July 25 2014. The guy that called me he said his name is John **. He was calling me to tell me I won 5 millions dollars. I believe it was for real. He asked me my name, address, phone. Then he go and said they will be here today at my house around 1 or 2 today but before they can come and gave me my money I have to go to Walgreens and get a greendot moneypak reload card and I have to tell them when I get it and it has to have $200 to $350 on the card before I can get my money. I told the guy I did not have that type of money because I have my kids and my husband. He said if I don't have it he can't come and gave me my money today.

A elder woman called my business to say she won a car. I called Thomas ** for her and everything I know about scams told me this was one of them.

I was told I won $3.5 million and a new 2014 Ford Fusion, then when I was transferred to an alleged manager I was told I won $150,000 instead and the car. I asked for a name and number, Peter ** and 876-430-1634. When I looked it up, I found this site with other complaints. When they put me on hold I hung up and now they keep calling back. They have called me at least 8 times in the past 20 min. They also gave me a package number, ** and asked me to believe this is not a scam. When they told me I had to send money in order to get my money, I knew it was a scam!!

A male voice with a foreign accent called 6/27/14 and tells me that I have won 5.3 million dollars. It will be delivered on Monday between 1pm and 2pm, will I be home? He has all my information - home address, phone #, name, everything - says he will call me Saturday with all the details of what I need to do. I almost fainted and about cried, as yes I have been entering contests left and right and praying. I have a granddaughter I am raising so every little bit helps. Now red flag raised up was it all just a scam to get money from me, not me a winner?

Today June 25, 2014, I received 7 phone calls from Winners International saying they had a prize package ready to be delivered and needed me to provide my address for verification. Based on the accent, I would say they were Jamaican. I said I needed to know who the package was for. They refused to give me the name on the package. The person insisted I give them my address. I kept refusing and suddenly the caller asks me, "Do you believe in God?" I told them it was none of their business and not to call again. They called several more times and I finally asked to speak to the supervisor.

I got a call from a Steve **. He told me I won 4.5 million 7,50'00,000 in cash and a brand new car. I was told to call him back. Which I did not. I do believe it's a scam. This is the # ** he wants me to call him back on.

Received several phone calls saying my husband has won $2.5 million dollars and a new car, to give them a call back at 1-800-295 -2995 and said his name was James **. Was just wondering if it's true or a scam?

For more than a year, my mother has been getting called from Jamaica informing her that she has won anywhere from $1.5 million to $5 million. All she has to do is go to a Western Union and send anywhere from $350.00 to $2500.00 in order to get a confirmation number to be able to claim the winnings. She was talking to Jim ** 876-895-6506 who said that she needed to send the money to Merchant Bank Offshore account. She was supposed to go to the nearest Money Mart and fill out the form to Danny ** in Portland Jamaica WI, then phone him back with the confirmation number and they would arrive next day with the winnings... When I gave him an email address to send me the letter he says she should have gotten, he hung up... Do not give these people money. This is a scam.

I just received a phone call from 011-876-431-2119, also his supervisor to confirm my winnings 011-876-842-1105. What a scam. He said his name is Joe **. I won 25 million dollars and 2 Mercedes. Do these scammers not know the caller ID can show where they are calling from. Also, if you win anything, you never have to send money to get it. I just really can't believe that people believe this. Joe ** said he was calling from New York City and the call was coming from an international number, Jamaica. Please spread the word that they somehow have a list of number from VERIZON customers.

I have repeatedly received a phone call from individuals named John ** and Coby ** claiming to be from the US Treasury Department that they are holding a check for me that they received from Winners International Sweepstakes for $990.000 which is tax free, which requires me to pay $350.00 in order for this check to be deliver to me. It was further stated that the $350.00 will be refunded to me at the time of receiving this check. It was also stated that I had to have the $350.00 sent by Western Union to a person located in Kansas, and that once the $350.00 was received the check will be release. I made the mistake of sending the $350.00 only to be told that I had to pay additional $1,250.00 to pay for certification in order to received this check which I refused.

I received a phone call at my place of employment from a gentleman named "David London," who spoke with a Jamaican accent. He told me I'd won 1.5 million dollars or a car as the second place winner in a contest for shopping at Walmart and paying over $5.00 for my purchases. I played dumb to extract information from him. He told me all I needed to do to receive this check was to pay $350. I told him I don't carry much money with me, so he tried to pressure me into finding the money so I could get the $1.5 million.

A man named Peter ** called this morning telling me I had won 10.5 million and I would get 850,000 today, that I needed to pay the rest of the taxes on it which would be 25,000. I said no I didn't have that kind of money. He said well then will pay the 12,000. Wanted me to go down to the store, get a Green Dot MoneyPak scratch card for that amount and stay on the phone with him and he would come and get it and give me the rest of the money along with a new Mercedes. I said I had to talk to my husband and would call him back. I did call the police and report it.

They told me I won a 2014 ms in a raffle and 568.00 check and 25000 in cash, all lies they for 175.00.

Currently being contacted by a Gentleman claiming to be MR. Brian **, the president of Winners International. He claims that my mother ** has won 4.5 million dollars and also a 2014 Mercedes Benz. But in order to continue with the verification of the shipping she must purchase a Green Dot Money Pak card. Mr Brian ** has called from the following numbers; 1-941-249-3407, 1-876-581-6816, 1-323-285-4477. The amount he said that need to be put on that card is to be at first he stated $40 then it was changed to $45. The first phone call received today was around 9:44 from 323-285-4477 from a gentleman claiming to be with UPS delivery and he said his name is David **, and that Mrs. ** had to purchase a Green Dot Money Pak reload card and have $450 on it to pay for the delivery of this prize that was won.

I will just say - DITTO. My now ex-husband, who suffers from alcohol dementia, just can't stop sending these people money. He had his own business for 28 years, he no longer has his business. His house is next, he closes March 1st, 2014. These people have ruined our lives, its been going on about 4 years. I guesstimate they have gotten about $400,000 out of him. I have receipts for $200000. I noticed numerous TEXANS, we are from Fort Worth. They have threatened to blow up my rent house with myself and all 5 of my grandchildren in it. They know everything. My ex gives them account numbers. He no longer has credit and 4 local banks have closed his accounts. I have contacted the internet crime division, I gave them phone numbers, emails, receipts, etc. A few weeks later I received a letter from the Tarrant County DA's office saying they could not help me. Frustrating is an understatement. How can these DG foreigners continue to ruin people's lives. How can we stop them? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.

This "man" called my 85 year old grandmother 19 times within 2 days and convinced her to cash her social security and retirement check then wire $1,426 at a Western Union to a woman in New York with a promise of $450,00 to be received the next day. He also called her a cab in which to get her to the bank and the Western Union. Absolute scam.

I Thought I had won $2.5 Million, it was David **. I had to get a MoneyPak for $150.00...

Back in 2012, I received a phone call from a man who called himself David **. Told me he worked for this company and that I had won $2.5mil, also $100000.00 in cash and a new 2012 M. Benz. but in order to receive my package, I would have to pay money up front to cover fees and expenses. I was very stupid and gullible to believe him and paid him the money. I'm ashamed of myself to believe in such b/s that this could be real and true. The no# that he called me from is 876-580-1791. There were other 876 #s that he used but this is the no. that he used most the time. Still to this day, this man continues to call me and harass me for $200.00 that he says I owe him. He can go kiss my **. If there is anyone out there including the authorities who can help put these bad people in jail, please contact me. This person has swindle a lot of money from me and if there's a chance on getting this money back please let me know if you can help.

My mom Received a phone call from some Demonic, Evil, Lame, and Dirty Low down so-called Winner Sweepstakes Company Called Winners International. They told her she won 2.5 million dollars and a brand new 2014 Mercedes Benz But in Order For them to Release her check, she would have to Get A Money Pak Card From Walmart and scratch card and provide them with the number. You can't contact these people, they only call you.

I just got a call (Jan 10/14) from a man with a very thick Jamaican accent named James ** to congratulate me for winning a 649 draw. He prize was 2.5 million plus a new car. All I had to do is pick a color. After questioning his credentials, he further asked to confirm my address (which he really did have right). When I asked for his phone number, he asked if it was not on my call display. When I explained.. No (because it as a strange format for a phone number - +971(0) 0 .. (Never seen a format like that)... Shortly thereafter, we were disconnected. Surprise surprise. A few minutes later, he called me back... but from a typical number format (1-876-583-0350). This is an exchange from Jamaica - by the way.

So on 5-Jan-2014 around 9a.m. eastern time, a man with a thick Island/Jamaican accent called my wife saying he was from "Winners International Company" and that she won the 1st place prize 5.5million dollars, a 2014 Mercedes, and $500,000 cash! "You were randomly selected by your phone number. All you need to do is go to Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart to get a 'Green Dot Money Pack Card' for $200 so we can come out to deliver your 1st place prize." Luckily, I wasn't busy at work and my wife called me as soon as she hung up. So I called him back at (876)-792-8628. It took about 5 or 6 tries but this "Johnny Turner" finally answered. I asked the company name, he said "Winners International Company". (It sounds sooo fake just say it out loud.) I tell him he called my wife about winning some money. He says it's 3.5million (Automatically knew something was up, it's 2million less than he told her) ,the 2014 Mercedes, and $500,000 cash!

I started getting calls from a Peter ** in 2012 advising I had won a new car and 5.5 million dollars. Before I could get the prize, I would need to pay the taxes associated with the prize. I usually sent money via MoneyGram or Western Union going to Jamaica. The reasoning for sending to Jamaica because it was cheaper tax wise. After I couldn't use MoneyGram or Western Union, then it was MoneyPak multipack cards.The end result is I still have not received my supposed winnings.

I received a call stating I win 7 million dollars, $350,000 in cash and a 2014 Mercedes. I never played the lottery to win, was asked to buy something for $500.00 and they would deliver my car. He stated he is from Torinti. He stated his name was **. He says someone in Spring Valley is a winner also. He said his office address is ** Carlson, Las Vegas, NV.

Received a call from an individual claiming that I had won $7 million and a Mercedes. He claimed to be representing a lottery involving Publishing Clearing House and 649 Lottery, just had to provide an address and he would deliver my prizes. When asked, he indicated that he was at Toronto airport. When I told him I was skeptical, he indicated that he had provide winnings to another person the day before who was just a skeptical and how happy she was at the time he delivered. When prompted to find out more, he provided another number for me to call at Publishing Clearing House. Called that number with no result. Got another number to call which connected me to someone at Winners International. Got a similar story of having to claim my prize in the next couple of days.

I received a phone call at 5:30 today from David **, strong accent. Said I won eight hundred thousand dollars from Winners International. Of course, very skeptical, I did not believe him and said I had never heard of this company. After 30 minutes of him trying to convince me to go to drugstore and purchase a green scratch money pack card and put $500 on it. This was what he needed to be able to come through customs and deliver my winnings along with the new Silverado. I kept telling him I was very skeptical and I was going to go online and check out the company in question. He said go ahead and gave the story of the Jamaicans who were trying to sabotage the company name with fraud calls.

I received a phone call informing me that I had won $ Two Hundred Fifty thousand dollars. I was instructed to go to Wal-Mart and buy a Money Pak Scratch Card for $220 and I was to call Mr. ** and give him the 14 numbers from the scratch card which would register me for the $250,000. When they received the numbers from the card, they would then fly to Center, TX where they would be escorted by local law enforcement to my home where they would award me with the prize. When I questioned as to why they could not come and let's make the transaction in person, they refused to come unless I provided them with the numbers from the scratch card.

This company contacted me telling me I had won a sweepstakes of $17.5 million if I send them 400 dollars. Each time I would send them money, they add a new charge. I am a disabled veteran on a fixed income. This is the last thing I can afford. This is enough to make me hate all Jamaicans. I am really hurt and would like to know how or what procedure to take to get my money back. I would appreciate any help in this matter.

My husband got a call on his cell phone from Simon ** claiming that he had won $885,000 dollars from Publishers Clearing House. My husband asked many questions including a call back number which they gave him **. They informed us that we needed to buy 3 money pack scratch cards. This was the end of the conversation reported them. Please do not give them any money. They are pretty slick with what they do. They prey on people to get money out of them. I thank God every day we caught on. There are many who will not. Let’s Catch these predators who prey on the vulnerable.

Not tax-free. I was asked to purchase Green Dot card.

Was told on telephone that I was the winner of 3.5 million dollars, but to claim my prize I would need a receipt from Western Union for at least one hundred dollars. I went ahead and did this and sent the money as asked to a Chelsea ** at St. James, Jamaica (Winners International). Upon returning home, I called and gave them the receipt number as asked and was told that I would need at least two receipts, not one. They then asked me to return to Western Union and send fifty more dollars, and I did as asked only to be informed that this was not enough and that I would have to get a third receipt requiring fifty more dollars. At this point, I am broke and told them this. They then said a lien has been placed on my prize by the IRS and I will lose it if I don't send another fifty dollars. I am broke and now realize there never was a prize at all. It was all just a scam to get money.

I was contacted by a man named Don. He also had a Jamacian accent. He told me that I had to come up with a $500.00 Green Dot Money Pack card to be able to have them deliver my prize package to me. I inquired of the FBI yesterday. They told me that any phone number with the 876 before the phone number was a scam. They call you and the number gets charged to your phone bill as a long distance call. I was scammed out of $250.00 for 3 Green Dot Money Pack cards. They ring your phone at least 5 or 10 times a day bugging you and harassing you about the Green Dot Money Pack cards. They try to make you feel cheap if you do not have the info that they are calling you about. Okay. I have been told by 3 different agents of theirs that I have won different contests. These people make me sick. They are going to rip you off and keep your money. Please listen to me to avoid heartbreak.

Call from 876-490-6016. Said I won a random selection, winnings of 2.9 million and a BMW. Asked me to purchase Green Dot cards from Walmart, or Walgreens, or CVX. Asked me to get 2 cards. Said to have faith and it wasn't a scam. Name was Alex **. At first, he called his name Calvin. Later, they said "hold for our head rep." His name Mr. Michael **. Called himself Mr. Mike, said I needed 2,000$ more dollars to pay for a Goldseal stamp and a certified check would be brought to my house. Asked if anyone else was there to receive the presentation and not to tell anyone until it was in hand or I could give the money to my favorite Charity. Scammed. Playing on Senior Citizens.

A male voice with a foreign accent called and told me that I was the 2nd place winner of 3 1/2 million dollars. As soon as I heard 3 1/2 million dollars, I knew he was full of crap so I hung up.

Received a call from "Mark **" who had a strong foreign accent. He said that I had won $1.6 million and a Mercedes auto. To accept the prize I needed to buy, through his group, insurance at a value of 1% of the prize. It would only cost $6000 and that it would be returned to me at the time that I received my money. He claimed that he was calling from the headquarters of Winners International Association, located at 7100 S. Virginia Street, Reno. The money, depending on where we were in the conversation, supposedly came from places like the Federal Reserve or from every transaction at all of the country's retail merchants. The entire thing sounded like a variation on the "Nigerian Finance Specialist trying to move funds to a safer country" scam.

LATEST SCAMMING TELEPHONE ATTEMPT - 22-23 July 2013. I guess once you go over 60 you get on a special scammer's "hit list". On 22 July 2013, 2 guys tried the same scam as above. They both said they worked for UPS and had a Reader's Digest check for $2.5 million to deliver to me. But again, I had to first go to Walmart and get a refillable credit card with $600. I said, "The only way I'd do it is to meet you inside my bank with a local police officer. After the funds are transferred to my account - I'll give you the $600 C.C." They agreed to that. But will likely have someone clean out my house while on the way to the bank.

Well I was called by an Individual on 7/17/2013 that introduced himself as, "This is Mr. Miller calling from UPS concerning your package here from Winners International of $25,000 dollars.” I sent out 2,423 sweepstakes entries starting back in 5/2012 and quit counting in 3/2013 (I was in and out of the VA so much I had no technology to use); and I have continued to send in around 30 per week. This is a two-way street separating the scams from the real considering I'm getting an average of 93 calls a day and have been since 4/4/2013.

I received a voice mail on my cell phone and I called them back and a male with an accent answered. He said his name was David ** from International Sweepstakes Company. He said he had to confirm my information. It took approx. 5 minutes. He returned to the phone and asked my name, gave me my address and phone number. He then said I had won 2.5 million dollars and a 2013 metallic blue Mercedes convertible car. He spoke of a claim certificate, IRS and FTC and government-approved stamp.

These guys apparently have changed their name to "Atlantic International Sweepstakes & Lotteries, Inc". EXACTLY this happened to me today (3 July 2013). The individual called me on the phone (and knew my name). When I told him he didn't sound legitimate at all, he sent me a very official looking Word document containing a phone number to call, and a "copy of a check" for $8,500,000. The problem was that the check was made out to my wife, who dabbles in Publisher's Clearing House stuff. I've never been on the site or even participated by snail mail. I suspect that's how they get names. I strongly suspect "John **" isn't really a Senior Partner at the firm, which apparently doesn't exist.

I just received a phone from a man with a heavy accent, so I really didn't catch his name saying he was from UPS. He said that they have been trying to get in touch with me and that they have a check for me for $250,000 from Winners International!!! I then asked what do I need to do to get my check... A question he ignores and just goes on stating again how I have won $250,000!!! Right away, I am skeptical and warning bells are ringing in my head. One, how would UPS know that the package they have for me contains a check for $250,000? Two, if UPS has been trying to deliver a package to me, they would be leaving little notes on my door letting me know. Right? Yep...

I just received a call from a person saying they were from Las Vegas, and with the company above. Oh boy, I just won 2 and 1/2 million dollars and Mercedes car. What a scam!! I told them to send it to an animal shelter. They were so insistent. I told them I will check them out, and they said I have 2 minutes to do that. What a SCAM!

I received a call from an agent named Liona ** saying that I was a winner via Readers Digest Winners Int'l. Claim #**. She advised to go to CVS Pharmacy & get a Green Dot $ Tax Scratch card for $299.00, scratch the cards digits & call them back @ 876-578-77010 with those digits & I would receive a call with a check processing for my $$$ I won. I then received another call within 45 mins (didn't remember her name) & told her to STOP calling. This is a SCAM found via the internet... They are getting CVS involved now, just an FYI.

We are receiving several calls a day for the last 2 weeks from a person with a definite accent. Caller is stating we have won a million dollar prize. To get the prize, we would be required to purchase a Green prepaid credit card and pay to receive our prize. We have refused every caller and they continue to call several times daily.

I received a phone call from a Ron ** from claims dept. that I won a prize. I asked whose claims dept. and he said Winners International. Never heard of them so I called the number back. A man answered with, "Hello, Ron **," no company name and he didn't refer to me by name when he called me. He called again and I told him I thought he sounded like a scam and hung up. He then called right back, so I answered and immediately hung back up. Just FYI!

A guy named Bob ** left me a voicemail from a blocked number saying that I had won 2.5 million dollars, a Mercedes Benz and a $10,000 bonus. He said that I needed to call him back right away. I called Bob ** back (skeptical), but I do enter Publisher’s Clearing House all the time so I thought maybe it's related. Bob claimed to be the CEO of Winners International and again, that I had won all the above prizes. I immediately asked him who they were and told him that I was skeptical. He said that I had entered their Mega Millions Jackpot and won second prize. They had sent me something in the mail saying so a few days back... I never had received anything from them!!!

I received a phone call today from a guy claiming that I won $4 million; however, he did not say my name nor do I give my cell phone number to any company draws. The phone number that he called from was a Jamaican number even though he said it was an Austrian draw that I had won. I told him that I wasn't interested and he swore at me and then said that I was a ** stupid. His phone number is 876-494-7456.

A man named Shawn ** (strange name for such a foreign accent) keeps calling from ** stating he is in Houston, Texas with a company called Winners International! He calls my husband's business phone several times a day. Supposedly, my husband has won $85,000 and a 2013 car. He has never called my husband by name. He says that he entered into a sweepstakes using his phone number. Impossible. He just got a new phone and number about a week ago and doesn't enter sweepstakes... especially using business number. The idiot called this morning and wants him to go to Walmart and buy a MoneyPak card and have the number ready when he calls back.

My name is Roberta. I got a phone call from Winners International Co. from Corona, CA. His name is David **, but he had a foreign accent. He said that I won 2.5 million dollars plus a Mercedes Benz. I could recognize his voice and uses different names also. He would cuss at me too. I told him that he's a scam and not to call me anymore, but he keeps calling me every day.

This person has been calling my home for the last six months from a variety of Jamaican numbers like 8762957255. He said I won $1 million and go get a Green Dot card, send him $350 and UPS will deliver the check. After that I keep telling him to stop calling. He has cussed at me when I told him he is scamming me and he called just about every day. I just tell him, "Donate it to charity. You're a scammer" or I hang up. I am so tired of his calls. I did report the numbers to my local police but nothing has been done.

Today, April 24th, 2013, I was called by a man named Jeffrey ** but was told I could call him Jeff! He said he was from Winners International Sweepstakes and that they were in Vancouver, WA. He wanted to tell me I had won $250,000. (Oh gees, what I could do with that money, I certainly need it!) But not only had I won the money, I also won a 2013 Mercury (something) all insured and a tax credit for one month! I was ecstatic. I couldn't hold in my excitement but kept my voice at a monotone in order to not sound excited! I was already spending the money in my head. Oh, I just couldn't help myself and in addition, I was getting a brand new car that would be delivered on a truck! What color would I like? After listening patiently to his list, I said black. He said, "Would you like this special black that sparkles when in the sun?" I said, "Oh yes, that is for me." I used the word metallic and he said, "Oh yes, metallic."

I just received a call from a gentleman stating that he was from Winners International. I asked if this a telemarketing call and he stated it was a sweepstakes call. When I told him that I wasn't interested and to remove my name from his contact list, his response was, "Okay **!" I cannot believe this type of business! I better not ever receive another call from them or I will press charges.

I received a call from Winners International saying I have just won 1 million dollars. The man had a foreign accent and all I had to do is get a Green Dot card for $350 and that is my end of the taxes. He gave me a number to check on the Winners International, which was 1-876-289-6360. All because I pay my utility bill, I was put into a lottery and was picked. I don't think so.

I received a call from a Mr. Jack ** who said I had won 8.5 million dollars and a new 2013 pearl white Mercedes. All I had to do was go to Wal-Mart and send a $150.00 Money gram to a Mr. Anthony ** in Hanover, Jamaica. I told him I don't believe he is telling the truth and I didn't have the $150.00 to send him. He told me to sell my car or pawn my wedding ring as I would have a brand new Mercedes within two hours of sending the money gram. I told him I knew he was trying to scam me and I didn't want him to call back. He called repeatedly and verbally assaulted my wife and my son while I was not at home. These guys should be arrested. He also gave me a Jamaican number (1-876-573-6874) so I could call him back, but I don't have Int’l calling.

I received a phone call from Winners International today. The person who called was very hard to understand. I was told I won $20.5 million. It would be nice; I sure could use it. Anyway, I was given a code number and was told not to tell anyone and not to take calls from any other persons that might call. While talking to them, I looked up this website and then told him (Mr. Ian **) “No, thank you.” Thanks for these postings. It is a shame that people want to scam people.

As many others, I received a call and voicemail from Jamaica but called a Florida number back. International Sweepstakes says if I get a Moneypak from Wal-Mart, a guy will meet me at home and give me my $1.5 million winnings. The Moneypak notifies the government that I am receiving my winnings that they already know I'm supposed to get. The driver will accompany me to the bank even, he said. Some of the numbers are 876-284-7913, 239-676-4249 and 876-460-6712.

My grandmother has been contacted as early as 6am about her winnings. She and I were both told she had won 12.5 million dollars but she would need to give the "delivery driver" $500 to collect her prize. Every time this man has called, and he calls about 8 times a day, he has given a different phone number each time. I can hear children crying in the background and he won't let me talk to his "manager". She and I have asked to be taken out of any further drawings and he said that just wasn't possible. I told him if he called again, I would report him to the police and he said they were contracted with police, for what I don't know. I'm tired of this man calling at all hours.

I received a voicemail on my cell phone last week while in Florida saying I won 3.5 million dollars first place, a $50,000 cash bonus and of course, a 2012 Mercedes. I need to call them back right away. Being on vacation, I deleted the voicemail knowing that this was a scam all the way. Lo and behold, I just got a call again from a private number. I usually don't pick them up but this time I did. I recognized "Tony **’" voice right away as being the same one who left me a voicemail last week. He reiterated what I won stating the sweepstakes form I filled out this past summer listed my cell number. (Wrong, I just got the cell phone two weeks ago).

Mark ** called me from "Las Vegas", but I noticed a strong accent. He first asked for $500.00 to get the money that was awarded to my mother. Then she told them that she did not have the money, so they said they would talk to the supervisor to see if she could pay $250.00. We heard someone else in the background yelling and screaming. I told my mother what I heard and he then walked outside and said he will call me when he gets back into the office. I began to be suspicious. He gave us the name of the company and that is when I looked it up and found the comment. We just told him that we were not interested.

I got a call today from Winners International, and they said that since I paid my credit cards on time, I won $2.5 million and I won 3rd place. I knew that he was a fraud at the first conversation when I had asked him. I asked, "Do I have to pay money?" He said, "If you qualify, no." I also got wind of these crooks when they have been taking $600.00 a month from my brother.

I got a call from a David **, unknown number, at a business called Winners International saying I won $2.5 million and a 2012 Mercedes. I've gotten calls like this before with the purchase of a Green Dot card from Walmart (Walmart should really take action because in the state of America, anything can happen and be held responsible for). But when this man had to stop the conversation to shut his dog up and then got back on the phone and called me sweetie, I'm sorry that just crossed the line of sexual harassment, specially when it comes to $2.5 million and a Mercedes. I reckon what else with sexual harassment they were willing to give away. Fortunately, I didn't receive any call backs.

I got a call from a John (Jamaican number) 876 847 1607 last week and he left a message on my voicemail telling me I had won $250,000.000 for paying taxes! I called him back and got his voicemail. Then he called me back and told me he had left the office and was now home. Hmm. What on earth is some corporation giving away $250,000, calling me back from his house for? I asked him why I had won (what had I entered?) and the story kept changing slightly. First it was for paying taxes. Then it was for reading the Reader's Digest. Then it was a bi-annual sweepstake. When I asked questions, he would answer it quickly and try to distract me with a question directed back to me. It was obviously a scam (his accent was the first giveaway), but all the content online confirmed my thoughts. He has called about 5 times since we spoke. Off to the FBI I go.

On 12/09/12, I received a call from a "Francisco" stating he was from Winners International and that I had won 1/4 million dollars and a new car. After a few minutes into the conversation, he stated that I would need a savings or checking account. When I stated that I had neither, that I deal strictly with cash, he said me to open an account. He would call me the next morning. He asked me if I wanted my winnings kept confidential. I said yes. He called back the next day and I questioned him about scams and fraud. He assured me his company had been in business for thirty years and that was not the case. He told me I needed to send $260 via Western Union to a Mr. ** and $300 to a Miss ** and once that was done, I needed to call him at 18765650216 and give him the receipt numbers and then he would make his way to my house.

Like all the complaints here, I too received calls/voicemails regarding this scam. In fact, I received 3 calls in one day, all from a guy who claims his name is Mr. James ** from Winners International company. He stated that I am one of the lucky winners of 35 issued checks of $1.5 million, a 2012 Mercedes Benz car and $10,000 in cash all in $100 bills. He asked for me to give a call back for information about the winnings ** and to leave my full name and phone number, and they would get back to me. The calls come in as private/unknown on the caller IDs. I just don't answer any of those to begin with, let alone during the holiday/scam season. Be careful out there, do not be fooled by these scams.

I received a call at 10:55 am on 11/7/12 from Winners International department from a man with a thick accent claiming to be Milton **. His number is **. I verified that I am an American citizen, a senior (over 65) and my address. He claimed that I had won $2.5 million, a 2012 Mercedes Benz and a silver attaché case carrying $150,00 in cash which is to be delivered to my home at 3:35 today by UPS flat bed truck. Reps are Linda ** and Jo **. All I needed to do was to go to Wal-Mart and purchase a pay for scratch reloaded Green Dot card pack for $199 which was to be refunded after filing an IRD form!

Winners International sweepstakes aka Wagers International - I just received a call stating that I was a selected winner from Wagers International. They called my cellphone; the caller ID registered Jamaica. The guy had a thick accent and asked if I would be home today. Like what? He said I would need to call 1 876-832-9026 ext. 5 and speak with an agent Morgan to setup delivery of $950,000 for a 2nd place prize I won. What a hoax; this is a scam people. Do not give them your information, hang up.

I received a call today and spoke to a guy named Kevin **. He mentioned that he was from Winners International and I won 22 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. It's weird because while he was telling me I won, a dog was barking in the background. I asked him, "Why is there a dog barking?" He said that it's the guard dog. Right of the back, I know this is a scam. He said that to receive the prize, I must send $500 for the shipment of the car. I asked him for a mailing address but he couldn't give any. He kept saying, "Huh". I asked to speak to his supervisor and he put me on hold. I finally hung up.

I got a call from Daniel (thick accent) 876-434-3476 telling me my number was selected this Monday for the monthly winner of $250K, plus a bonus of $75K cash and a 2010 Honda Accord. FedEx or UPS will deliver to me, my choice, and my number was in the drawing because of paying my bills early to Walmart. He asked me to go to Western Union and send $155.28 to cover the taxes. I said, "I don't believe you." He asked if I believe in God and if so, I can believe I won the award. Just get the Western Union and they can continue to process. He did not know my name. I hardly ever shop at Walmart and do not pay them bills and he said he was not in Jamaica, but in Hawaii. Total scam, beware.

My dad who is elderly has been receiving many calls from this company asking for money. They have told him repeatedly that he won money and a new car. All he has to do is pay to have it delivered. Today, I was there when they called and I asked for a number to verify information. He gave me a number which I called and it was non-working. I told him this and asked for a supervisor. He gave me another number and then placed me on hold to transfer to his supervisor. I then called the 800 number from my cellphone and he answered. I told him that a legit company would not have him answering the 800 number. And then which is funny up till now, I could barely understand him. his accent was so thick he began to swear at me in perfect English. I guess he is up on his slang. I don't want these people bothering my dad. My mom recently passed away and I feel he is particularly vulnerable. What can be done to stop these sleazeballs?

I received a call today from a James ** (had an extremely thick Indian accent) from phone # 876-894-1169 advising that he was calling from the unclaimed dept of Winners International. He then proceeded to tell me that I had won $150,000 in cash, $2.5 million cashier's check and a 2012 Mercedes Benz for paying my Walmart bills on time. I explained to this fool that, a) I don't purchase anything from Walmart online, b) I don't have a Walmart card and, c) I'm not an idiot and am pretty certain he is running a scam.

Today, on 20 September 2012, I received a call from a guy with an accent and was told that I won 5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. I asked how did I win and he said from shopping at Walmart. I asked the company name and looked it up online and saw the reviews. I then asked him his name and he gave me Michael ** and the number is **. When I told him I was looking up the company online, he hung up. It is a scam. Anytime a company asks you to pay 1% to them through Western Union, check them out.

I received a phone call from a man with an Indian accent calling himself Peter ** with a confirmed phone number of ** stating that I'm a winner of 1.5 million dollars. He told me that I can either fly to LA to claim the prize, but I have to buy my own ticket and pay for the limo that will pick me up from and to the airport at LAX. Or, I would have to send him via MoneyGram a total of $500 to pay for the shipping of my prize. I did not believe this so I came here to see if anybody went through the same thing, and I see people have. Something must be done about this guy.

I am tired of this foreigner calling me to tell me that I won 3 million dollars and all I had to do was go to Western Union and purchase a $200 MoneyGram, and then I would get the money today. Thankfully, I am smart and did not fall for the scam. If you win something, they are not going to ask you for money so people, beware!

The company told me that I needed to send them $395 to release the prize. Then they said that I had to pay 1% of the prize because my state didn't let anyone win that amount of money needed to pay taxes on the large amount. I have to pay $800 then another red flag, the prize didn't have a yellow stamp on it. I had to pay another $500. Then the prize money couldn't be released until another $400. It was paid for taxes again. Today, the lady told me that I had to pay $12,500 which would be the 32% of the winning to the IRS. I paid out $2,200 in four money Green Dot cards. No prize.

I am writing this on behalf of my father-in-law. This morning (August 31, 2012), he received a call from a guy named "James", phone number is 1-876-408-0618 stating that he had won $400,000 and that he needed to go to Walmart and purchase a Green Dot MoneyPak Card for $185, and then call him back and give him the activation number so they could "deliver" his money via Federal Express in about an hour from the time he called them with the activation number. I called the number back for him (he is 84 yrs old) and spoke with the guy named "James". He gave me an address of ** Las Vegas, NV. 89135 and the same spiel that he gave my father-in-law. I got on the internet and verified that it was a scam. They were already calling his phone back and he handed me the phone and I proceeded to tell the guy they could meet us at the local Rapides Parish Sheriff's dept. and we would have the card for them and they could give him the money (oh, by the way, it had changed to $250,000 when I spoke with the guy). He hung up the phone.

On August 29, 2012, I was contacted by a man claiming to be an agent with the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., at least that's what the number was that came up on my phone’s caller ID screen. He said he was holding a "package" for me. When I confronted him about this package and how much it was going to cost me to receive, he said I didn't have to pay anything. But it still sounded strange to me because I have been receiving several other calls from this Winners International, out of either Kingston, Jamaica or Las Vegas, NV wanting me to send various amounts of money to receive "so-called packages".

I was told that I won $5.5 million plus a 2012 car. Peter ** is the guy that was calling me and telling me about these so called winnings. His number is 876-285-5917. He has been calling for a week now wanting $205 sent to him in Western Union form. When I went to Western Union, they proceeded to tell me this was fraud. I have been receiving Kingston, Jamaica calls for years now. This is all a big scam and all of them want money from me every time they call. My youngest daughter made friends with a boy from Kingston, Jamaica. He was going to scam me but changed his mind because he wanted to marry my daughter. Also, he wanted her to move to Jamaica. This is getting out of hand with these people. He told her how all of these scams work, that everyone they are calling they say they are a winner. Their name were bought off from a list of names and info that is going around.

At first it was a man by the name of Peter ** who called for my daughter. Then, when he could not get her, he gave me her prize of 2 million and 5 hundred dollars and two cars if I went to Western Union and wired the company 500 dollars. Since he had no lead way with me, about two weeks later, another one named James called. He wanted me to go to Walmart and wire him $50 and he was telling me his guys were in Georgia and they would take me to the bank and they would see to it I would able to cash my check. I told him I had gone on the internet and looked up his so-called company and he was a fraud. Oh by the way, the phone number is 876-307-3738. They both called me every day trying to get me to send them money but I did not do it. I do not want to see someone else taken for granted.

Bogus call from "Winners Int'l" 876-868-5327 - I recommend do not get suckered, any winnings never have a delivery fee. There was a representative saying I won second prize from Publishing Clearing House, I'll I need to know when I would be home the next day for delivery and that I would need to go to the bank with and provide $200 cash to the driver before he would drop off the winnings. After saying I will do one better by if the driver comes with a certified check for $400, I will give him $200 at the bank. He said that would not work.

Beware, Visa card holders! Ditto on Tamara of California. Don't forget, if it sounds to good to be true, it is! They say we were entered when using our card at Wal-Mart and Walgreens. This guy told me he was out of Las Vegas. Be careful.

A guy named Micheal with foreign accent called and said, "Congratulations, Terilee. You won second place in our 'pay your bills on time' sweepstakes." He asked me a series of questions like "Do you still pay your bills on time?"; "Do you own a credit card?"; and "Can you get to the nearest Wal-Mart, CVS, or Rite-Aid as soon as possible?" Most of these questions were asked twice. When I said I couldn't get there and do that, he became impatient and asked me why I wouldn't want more money and a brand-new Lexus waiting for me at Wal-Mart?! I immediately called my husband, even though he asked me to keep this private. My husband called our bank, and they said it was a scam! I went online and called the Better Business Bureau immediately. They said not only is it a scam, but it's located in Jamaica with the phone number of 1-876-286-7943.

International Gaming Commission/US Claims Department - I got a call from "Frank **" who again had a foreign accent. I was told that I won $2.5 million and a Mercedes Benz, phone number: **. He gave me the accountant's name: Natoya ** and the off-shore bank: Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. He said I needed to go to Western Union to pick up my claims receipt with 10 digit number and this would cost me $75. He has called me back 5 times so far and I have done everything to dissuade him to no avail.

Today, 06/12/12, I received a call from someone with a very thick (possibly Indian) accent. I could barely understand him, but I have received these calls, required all the things the other reviews listed here say, i.e. Green Dot card, go to Wal-Mart/Walgreens small fee, etc. So I told him it was a scam, I would not pay to win a prize and hung up on him. Approximately an hour later, Mr. Vincent ** called saying he was "axed" to call me, and that he was the CEO of Winner's International and that he was assuring me I had won a prize of $2,500.750, and a small delivery fee of $199.99 was required for me to receive my package. He then said that I would not have to get any cards or send the money and they would give me a loan to pay the fee, on my credit card. All I then needed to do was get the info from him, not giving him my card # and go to the location and give the reload people the account #, and he will give me and I will receive my prize in 2-3 hours. Okay this is very different from what I've been told before. No card needed, no fees sent first, no car involved, so I kind of got excited.

I happen to work in Law Enforcement and was familiar with similar incidents of this nature. Upon contact with these individuals, I wanted to share this info with Law Enforcement as well as others with similar problems or concerns. On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, I was contacted via phone from the following numbers: 876-851-7220 at 10:13 am and 876-571-8541 at 11:50 am. I was informed that they had companies out of CA, TX, and NY. An unknown woman with a heavy foreign accent (possibly from India) called and stated that she was calling from Winner International Company and that I had one their first place prize. She stated that I needed to contact the 8541 number listed above with a package number of ** and speak with Peter ** at ext. **.

I received a call from John ** of Winners International saying that he was in Marianna, FL and would send $500,000.00 in cash. And either John **, David ** or Mary ** would deliver the packages. And after I had purchased two Money Reload cards from Walmart and loaded them with $500.00 each, that I should give to the individual delivering the packages. Then, we would go to My Bank and have the $5 million wired to my account. He gave me a phone number ** which is one Cellico Partnership out of Birmingham, AL. I could not find the owner through Free Phone Tracer which cost me $9.99.

On May 18, 2012, a woman called from Winners International and talked to my wife and told her that we had just won $2.5 million and all that we would have to do is go down to Western Union and send them $350. She told the woman to call back later in the evening when I got home from work. Not even half an hour after I got home, a man called. Mr. Ryan ** from Winners International called and told me we had just won $5.5 million. I right away knew this was a scam. I was going to yell and call him all types of names for trying to take my hard-earned money away from my family, but I decided to be nice and excited about winning.

I got a call from an 876 telling I won a money package but in order to get it from UPS, I would have to have a photo ID and a receipt from Western Union depositing $400, that I would have to have this done before the UPS man showed to my house. This man with Jamaican voice told me my address and that he would have the UPS men at my house in two hours, that I should run out and get the receipt, so I wouldn't waste the men's time since they were coming from far. He had the nerve to ask me to tell him the truth about how much money I had on me right know. I asked him how he got my info.

I received a call today from Mr. ** regarding my "winnings". I didn't answer at first, but I called back when I saw the call was from Jamaica. This definitely peaked my curiosity and the red flags went up, so I called back and promptly gave them a piece of my mind! The "gentleman" introduced himself as Mr. ** and told me to calm down so he could explain that they were a "legitimate" company and that I had won a car and money. He explained I needed a Green Dot card from CVS for $185 so that my funds could be deposited on the card. I was to come back and call him with the numbers on the card. LMAO, yeah right!

I was contacted today, 5/15/2012, by John ** of Winners International. It was the same scam as listed by many others on this website. I had them send me an email with the details. He later called back and I had done some research and found this site. He claimed he was honest and others were trying to ruin his legitimate business. He was very persistent but I kept telling him it was a scam and he should be ashamed of himself for perpetrating this scam on people. This group is in Jamaica and seem to be immune from prosecution by US authorities. Maybe an NSA drone could visit them and make a lot of people happy.

A man named Michael keeps calling my house saying my boyfriend has won $2.5 million and a Mercedes. Same story, Green Dot card. I told them after 20+ calls I was going to call the police if they didn't stop calling. Now, they are calling from a blocked number and now his name is Mr. **. Scam, scam, scam. Please do not fall prey to these thieves. Just hang up.

I was once got fooled $1,100 by someone named Kevin **, a.k.a. Stephen **, a.k.a. Andrew **, claiming I won cash prizes totaling $12.5 million and a Mercedes Benz. They are relentless about calling you trying to make continuous payments by a Money Card (which I paid $100, $300 twice, $200 for attorney's fees and $250 for inspection) and I finally realized that this is a scam. The same 876 area code calls you repeatedly and tries to change their name for a hidden agenda. I would love to retrieve my money back, but this is indeed a lesson learned.

I got a call from someone claiming to be John ** saying that I'd won a 2011 black Porsche, and that all I had to do was pay the insurance on the car, and they'd deliver it to me. In order to pay the insurance, I was to go the nearest Wal-Mart, and through Western Union, send $500 to Bertie **, a banker in Lubbock, TX. I googled Bertie ** and she's a cosmetologist. He claimed he was from Joe Machens Ford in Kansas City and Winners International. I was sent an official document from Sean-Michael ** , with letterhead with the Machens misspelled and a picture of the Porsche that they're going to deliver to my home, after I pay the $500 insurance. I did a reverse phone search, and like others who have complained, the number, 876-377-3861, is in Jamaica. After googling Machens in KC, and finding nothing, I called the local Joe Machens Ford here in Columbia, MO and told them what was going on. They, of course, confirmed there is no Machens Ford in Kansas City, and that this was a scam. The service manager at Joe Machens is going to follow up with them since they're using their name as part of their scam.

I have received well over 200 calls from these people. I have spoken to FBI (they can't or won't do anything other than tell you it is a scam). Amounts you have "won" vary from $100,000 to $2.5 million, along with a car (usually a Mercedes). But you have to pay for a "winner's receipt" or 1% of tax and go to Walmart or wherever you can send them a MoneyGram. I have cursed them, ridiculed them, etc. They are relentless. I just got another call 5 minutes ago. If anyone is dumb enough to send these people money, you deserve what you get - nothing!

Many, many phone calls regarding my winning $800,000 check, $25,000 cash and a Mercedes. Jamaican phone 8765861770 or 8763767706. They want me to pay storage fees because the car is at the port in NY. They are working out of Lucky Twenty's, some sort of internet cafe? I told them sure, deliver the prizes and I would pay taxes, fees, etc. upon arrival. Do not believe this scammer, he's not very bright, speaks terrible English and wants to call back every 30 seconds. Very obvious scam.

I just wanted to add my experience to the mix of all the other complaints. I got a call from Mark ** saying I had won $950,000. I knew it was a scam the whole time, but played along on the phone. My story is much like everyone else's. He told me I need to pay the processing fee with a card from CVS. I told him I have cash that I can give when they get here with my check. He said I needed to do it by card. I refused and asked for a number to call them back. He gave me a number to call as 1-876-390-4995 and said he was in Las Vegas. I told him I would be in Vegas next week and that I would come pick up my prize personally so there would not be a need for the fee. He then tried to scare me out of that way of doing things and said that my winning would be public and the government would tax the crap out of me. I told him I am a good citizen, proud to pay my taxes. He didn't know where to go with that and seemed flustered and we set up a date for me to pick up my "prize" in Vegas. He gave me a non-existent address with a zip code that wasn't even close to any zip code in Nevada. Silly rabbit, scams are for **. I hope he will stop calling now.

I had a man call me on my cell. He told me I won $2 million and a car. He called my phone 15 times. I did everything telling him off and I knew it was a scam. I even had my boss tell him not call back. He stopped for one week and half. Another guy called, same thing. He told me I had to pay the 1% tax for the prize and I need to go to Wal-Mart or Walgreens and get a money pak Green Dot card for $500. Then I need to call in the numbers on the card to verify I have it. Then they will deliver my prize. He gave me the number 876-455-2236 to call back. His name is James ** and his boss's name is Donald **. Since I asked how to get the money, they have called me eight time so far. They used the number 876-873-3217 and other withheld numbers.

John ** called and told me that I had won $2.5 million and a new Mercedes. He said I needed to send $88.99 to Andre ** in Portland, Jamaica, WI. It’s for the lawyer’s fees to get the paperwork so that they could bring me my car and the money. I have three phone numbers and three names. No, I did not send them anything.

I am Sivakumar from India. I am a hearing handicapped person I am from a middle class status family. I am a graduate in Bachelor of Commerce. I am working as Arrin Solution data coder for a monthly of 3,000 Indian currency, which is not enough. Kindly please help me. I am needful of jobs or money. I know Tamil language and I don’t know English read and write.

He called, said I won millions and a car. He wanted me to send money. This is a scam. Beware, the name he used was Ronald **.

I received a phone call from a Danny ** yesterday who was asking to confirm my name and address. When I confirmed, he said I had won $25,000 and a Mercedes that would be delivered today by 10am. He called this morning, telling me I had to go get a MoneyPak card and put $99.17 on it for processing. Then he put a Bob ** on the phone as a manager, when I told him that I felt this was a scam.

I received a call on Monday telling me I had won 8 million and a new Mercedes, all I had to do was go buy Money Pack cards for $500 each, to pay for the registration for the car. I admit I was dumb. My internet was down and I didn't do the proper research.. I have had such a bad time in life. Honestly, I knew I'm not this lucky but I took the last bit of money I had and fell for the scam. They continue to call me and tell me I had nothing to worry about and everything is going to be okay but as Wednesday came and nothing else had happened, I realized I was a sucker and even on Wednesday night when they kept calling me reassuring me that I will get my money back...nothing.

A person who identified himself as John ** called me saying I won a sweepstakes through shopping at Wal-Mart. And that I had won, $250 thousand certified check and $75 thousand in cash, and he would deliver it between 3:30 and 4:00 on this very day. I had told him I thought this was a scam, because I had never entered a drawing of any such nature. I hung up 4 different times and he kept calling me back. He’s trying his best to convince me that I was going to be a very happy lady this day.

My mom has been receiving calls from Winners International for over two months saying she has won a car and she needed to go to a Western Union and send money. They call two to three times a day sometimes. They are very persistent and will not leave her alone even though she has told them she is not sending them anything until she gets her money. She has called the police. That has done nothing. They need to be stopped. I would recommend that everyone post this info on Facebook and Twitter to spread the word. I also recommend calling back the 1-800 numbers over and over. This will cost them money not us and tie up lines. Let's stop them.

I was just called by a man named Chud **. He said he was from Winners International in Las Vegas, NV 89101. He said that I had won a Mercedes Benz and one million dollars. I think this is a scam. If so, why are these people not caught and prosecuted?

I started getting phone calls in November 2010. I was asked to send $100.00 and that I have won $5.5 million plus a BMW. I was directed to go to Camp BMW where one of their agents would meet me with the keys to the vehicle of my choice. Needless to say, the the agent never arrived and the salesperson did nothing to assist me. About a month later, after many more calls and several more visits to either MoneyGram or Western Union, I did not receive either the car or the check, but the supposed supervisor did call to inform me that the Trades Commission was sending a lawyer to collect $3,500 that I supposedly owed the company. The gentlemen who have called is a ** and many more.

I was contacted by a Mr. Paul ** about winning this large amount of money from a sweepstakes I had entered called Mega Billions Publishers Clearing House. Their address was 101 Carson Street, New York, New York. I told him that I didn't believe him and he kept reassuring me that it was true. He finally got frustrated with me and told me he wanted me to call his manager. He said his name was Mr. Michael **, and his # was **. Oh, by the way, Mr. **'s # was **. He pretty-much repeated the other ones **. He just needed a little more information. He knew my address (that was kind of creepy) and then told me about the same all the other reviews had to say.

I was called by Mr. ** from Winners International Limited, Las Vegas, NV stating I won a lump sum of $85K. He said that I would need to go to CVS to pick up a MoneyPak card (the 14-digit one), put $850.00 on the card, call them back at ** and give them the 14-digit code and that number will be on package they deliver to me. Either UPS or FedEx, my choice. So I told him okay and hung up. Well, then I looked it up on the internet and found others who have been scammed. I won't be getting a CVS MoneyPak card for Mr. **.

I was declared a winner of a pearl white Mercedes and $2.5 million. I just received a call from a Mr. Joe **. He proceeded to advise me that I needed to purchase a Green Dot MoneyPak reload scratch card for $450. This would entitle me to a gold Visa card from which I could withdraw money in $600 increments. There was a team waiting to come to my home to present me with a check and to take pictures after I got this card. This did not seem legitimate to me and that is when I looked it up on the internet. I did not go through with this because it sounded too much like a scam, especially having to use my money to purchase Green Dot card, which by the way was supposed to be located at either Walgreens or CVS stores.

We received over a dozen phone calls today from John ** (**) and James ** (**), insisting that we won $2.5 million and our story sounds the same as all the ones that I've read on this site. These people are very nice and charming on the phone! How many people have been taken advantage of? It's disgusting. Why haven't they been stopped!

I was called today from Las Vegas by a Mr. James **, I think, to receive a prize of $950,000.00 and a Mercedes. He said he was from Winners International sweepstakes. I was told to go to the nearest Walmart to get a "Green Dot reload card" for $250.00. When the guy asked my fiance for the receipt numbers, not knowing that the receipt number is the same as the activation number, he took all $250.00 of the money out of my card! He also kept telling me to make sure that I "didn't scratch off the back of the card" (most likely because then I would have realized that the numbers are the same as on the receipt)! Then he wanted me to go to Western Union to get an additional $800.00 because the $250.00 was for the car and I needed another $800.00 to collect the $950,000. That's when I got a clue something was wrong.

I was contacted by a Mr. Lester ** allegedly representing the above lottery and advised that I had won $425,000. They required that I obtain a reloadable Visa card in the amount of $125 from Walmart, which I did. They promised to deliver the funds by certified check, but have failed to do so. I suspected this to be a fraud so I have redeemed the $125 from the reloadable Visa card. They continue to call to obtain the visa card number and security code, but promise they will not draw down on the Visa card. In addition, they promised to reimburse the $125 when the winnings were delivered and furthermore have indicated there would be a processing fee to handle the transaction. They have forwarded an official looking document with a letterhead from "The Lotteries Commission Bureau" with a reference to the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States. They have represented that due to my age, I will be exempted from the normal taxes on the winnings and will only have a 1% tax in the sum of $4,250.00.

I just received a call from Mr. ** saying I had won $2.5 million and that I need to get a Green Dot money pack reload card, give him the 14 digit number and then I would receive my winnings. I happened to have my computer in front of me at the time so I looked them up, and I found all these comments. I told him so, said goodbye and hung up. He has tried calling me back three times. Thank you so much all for letting us know about this scam.

I had a voice mail left on my cellphone from **, telling me they had a cashier's check for me, and to call back. I ignored the message, and then a few days later, I received a call from John ** (also with an accent) at 702-421-4762, telling me I'd won 2nd place $250,000 in a drawing through Wal-Mart, because I used my Visa there, and there were only 3,000 people chosen to enter the drawing. He told me all the taxes were paid on this money, and it wasn't costing me anything, yet I needed to get a MoneyPak card from Wal-Mart for $299.99. They were gonna send someone out to my house, once I had the card, and DHL was going to deliver my check. He also stated that I would receive my $299 back in cash, when the representative showed up to personally hand me the check for $250,000.

They are calling at 6:00 AM to my grandfather's , we do not even live there. Then when I did a back search for the phone number, it was a guy named Mark **. Here is his # now **. I called yesterday, Sunday February 26 at 9:00 AM, and this guy answered the phone like a normal person would. Please catch him, people like me, who live on $700 a month are easy prey for these people, like nothing is that easy.

I was contacted by a person named James, who claimed I had won 2.5 million dollars. He said all I had to do was pay $399. I told him "no". I was very rude and abrupt with him, but he continued to be persistent. He called back at a later time and said I could make two payments of $245 each day. This was on Feb. 21st and 22nd. I used Green Dot cards for two $245 and one for $60. They called me at work and said I needed to pay $160. They called again and said I won a Mercedes and I needed to pay $100 more for delivery card #** on Feb. 26th. They said they would deliver the funds and the car. Three hours later, they called and said they could not deliver until Monday the 27th. I got another call from someone who said they were calling from Winners International and I had won 3.8 million. I yelled at them and hung up. The number they called from was **. The two names I got were James ** that was on the caller ID and a David **. I am a very foolish person and this was an expensive lesson.

A guy with a heavy accent keeps calling me, telling me I've won 2nd prize and needs me to send him via Western Union $100. I told him it is a scam, that liars go to hell (at this, he said he was a Christian), and that I don't have that kind of money to spend on something that sounds questionable. He says he is calling from a FL airport or something, but it is hard to understand what he is saying. But I traced his phone number to New York.

Man named "John" with Winners International (with accent) left message from Jamaican number **. Same call back number for "claims department". He said I won $2.5 million and a brand new Mercedes Benz.

I got a call from a Mr. James ** who stated I won 2.5 million dollars from Winners International which is affiliated with PCH and a brand new 2012 Benz. He told me I needed to get a money pack card and put $160.00 on there. Once he gets the gold stamp on the letter, he can deliver the money with me to the bank. He kept stating I can trust him. I just had to pay taxes on the money I won. So now him and his family keeps calling and harassing me on the phone talking about I’m going to blow your head off. So, yes, I want legal actions against who ever this is.

For the last three months from November to present, I’ve been getting calls from West Winners Int. Sweepstakes. They told me that I won 2.5 million and there several fees that had to be paid via Western Union. I knew this was a scam and kept telling no. For several weeks, people from this company would call and act like IRS agents U.S. Customs and U.S. Marshall, trying to get me send them money through the Western Union all these calls came from the same 1-876 number. Then they wanted me to send money to different locations around the U.S. such as New York, Florida and Los Angeles. Every time they called, they wanted $300.00, $ 500.00 and $ 1,000.00. What I would do is send them a fake $50.00 dollar bill note pad and nasty letter to these locations around the U.S. every time they would call me back and be very angry, and start the whole thing over again. Thanks Mike.

These people are really getting around. They told me I'd won $250,000, but couldn't directly state how I'd won this. They indicated that someone would be delivering the money to me via UPS, but that I had to provide them with a receipt for 1% IRS taxes upfront via Western Union, to a Christine **. Her phone number is **. Who do I report this to?

I received a call from Winner International that we won $1,000,000. We said we were not interested, thanked the guy, and hung up. He called again. I said, “We are still not interested.” He said why. I said, “Thank you, but give it to someone who needs $1,000,000.” He called back again. I asked to talk to his supervisor. He said his supervisor was next to him and asked if I wanted to ** his supervisors and his too. It’s not a pleasant conversation. I told him that he is in the telemarketing business and should accept rejection.

They tried to scam me, but they were unsuccessful. They are working very hard for me to send money via Western Union to them in Jamaica, West Indies. They are calling from a cellphone, with an 876 area code, that is for Jamaica. This time, the word document emailed to me was laughable. The check had 25 million in the numeric area as "2.5000,000.00", and "two hundred and fifty thousand" in the written amount. This was supposed to be a jpeg of a scanned check. Put it was an editable part of a word document. I could change all fields on the check. Also, at the top of the document, they had "Bank of Wachovia", then below it, they had "Jericho Toke", and "Garden City Park", New York.

My son is 13 years old. He has been getting calls from Winners International, saying that he has won $2,500,000.00. He just has to pay a $200.00 processing/IRS fee, and they will deliver the money. They have been persistent, and realize the child is underage, and they are asking for his mother (myself) or father to claim his prize.

Persistent scam artists. Told me, I won $500,000 and a car from Walmart. I hung up on them. When they called back, he was very rude and demanded to know why I hung up on him. I said "I'm glad you called back, I wanted to congratulate you on making it to top ten phone scams on my search engines. He didn't call back a third time.

This very same thing happened to me today. His name was David **. He claimed that I won $900k from Winner's International, a partnership of Publisher's Clearinghouse. He asked that I send $2500.00 via Western Union to his company's chief banker named Bruce ** in Bronx, NY to cover the paperwork from the IRS and fed trade commission. I told him I was not interested and he kept insisting that I do not pass this up. I told him he is running a scam and it is evident. He then was impatient and raised his voice. I politely told him he needs to polish up his pitch because there are huge holes in it. He didn't like that.

I was called to be told I had won 3.2 million dollars plus two cars, given an 876 area coded number to return their call "to finish talking because there is too much static on your line". I called the phone company and learned the 876 area code is in Jamaica! I did not call them on that line, they then called me back and I confronted them. They insisted my caller ID would not show "Washington" unless they were in DC. I told them I had learned of scamming where this could be distorted. I finally had to hang up on them to get rid of their insistence that they were not criminals!

1/20/2012, 12:45 pm. I received call from Reverend Peter ** stating he had one million, five hundred winning from Publishers Clearing House for me and he began to tell me my name, address, phone number and asked my age, etc.. I googled name of winners international and abruptly hung up and attempted to phone my son but the man was still on my phone still talking to me. My son called him and asked him questions of who he was with, where he was calling from, and then told him he had been busted as a scam and would be reported.

I was contacted about 9am on Jan. 20, 2012. They stated that I had won in a random drawing. I asked who he wanted to speak with, because many other people lived in the household. He then kept asking me my first name. I finally told him, and then he began to insist that I had 3.5 million dollars. Baffled, I asked him how if I had not entered into any sweepstakes. He stated that the drawing was random and all I had to do was go to CVS and get a green dot card and put $1250 on it and call them back, and they could send my check to me in an hour by UPS. I asked how they can have a check to me in an hour if they are in Nevada!

I got many calls, wants Green Dot card $350, give numbers only to them, get the Badge Code, only talk to people with the Badge code. Then they will deliver a 2011 Mercedes and 2.5m certified check with camera crew the same day. And they even went as far as giving the name and address in Atlanta to overnight a check to when I refused to give the pin numbers on a Green Dot card, knowing that it cannot be traced, and your money is gone instantly which I informed them that when you send money to a fraudulent operation and they take your money, U.S. mail, it is a felony, crossing state lines. It didn't faze them in the least.