"Publishers Clearing House PCH Lotto" Scam

Literally laughable. The english is so poor in some sentences I can't imagine being fooled by this hack.

This is Shelia brown they sent me a 7,000 check today and I want too know this is a scam because I need this money I. About to loose my house

Bronx, NYC: US ARMY Vietnam combat veteran (1962-1963-1964):
I have been contacted though PCH / Skynet courier informing of winnings ($850,000.00): Myself and others truly appreciate you being on the ball, keeping us aware of the-LOW-LIFE's trying to take advantage of others.
As a United States Citizen, I was raised to believe that we are here on EARTH to HELP one-another. PRAYERS & BLESSINGS are extended.

Just received a Wells Fargo Bank N.A., 115 Hospital Dr, Van Wert, OH 45091check in the amount of 47,750.25 from OPTUMRx, P O Box 6104, Cyress, C90630-0605.
Letter says "The team at Publishers Clearing House is pleased to officially annouth you, as a second place winner the 100 million dollars super cash giveaway promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-state Lottery Association. The total amount to be claimed for your win is $2,500,000.00. Says to call claims manager at 1-416- 662-7857. Security code: PCH-04-WIN. Also states: "As requested by Federal and State laws, your security code and prize information must be kept strictly confidential which means, you are precluded from discussing your win with third parties. This is to reduce risks of unauthorized access to your claims information. Accept our congratulations.
Signed by: Richie Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer Letter shows AG Insurance, J C Penney, Walmart Reader's Digest,
and Mega Millions at base of letter
Donald Pfau

Was it real, I have received a similar letter and in the process of trying to check it out now but the phone numbers don't work.
Also signed by Richie Jenkins

It is a fake.

It’s totally a scam. The company name on the check is OptumRx, which is an online prescription company. They have nothing to do with PCH. Kind of a glaring red flag there, especially since the picture of a check at the bottom of the letter shows it coming from PCH/Chase bank. I know it’s easy to fall prey to this kind of thing, but the OptumRx part jumped right out at me, as well as the fact the check is supposed to be for “insurance and attorney fees”…attorney fees for WHAT, exactly.
This seriously has SCAM written all over it.

Just got an alert from PCH that I won $850.000.00. THEN next E-mail said send money to Skynet Worldwide for delivery. The costs of delivery were ranging from $299 to $780.00.
I wrote back that I am disabled and I would gladly hand over money for delivery as soon as I had THEIR check in my hand!
Bet they don't write again. If they do, I think I will play games with them till I tell them I am with the FBI. Feed them some of their own bulls**t!

On Feb. 18, 2019 I rec'd an e-mail from a Kristin Cooke saying I won 850,000 USD and wanted all my info. The audacity of these idiots trying to bilk us hard working stiffs out of our hard earned money.
They need to be scammed to see how it feels and they also need to get a job!

We are receiving phone calls for my husband, that he has won 2.5 million dollars. The caller says that he is calling from Ft. Washington, NY, but I checked out the number and it is from Las Vegas, Nevada. My husband never entered this contest!

Also received an email for 850,000
SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS SERVICE
Address, Office 124 Baker street, London W1U 6TY, LONDON
REGISTRATION NUMBER: #Cb/4197003/169.
TEL:  447024055510
United States Branch
Tel: 470 400 1804
PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR ORDER NO: SK-89773433-ND
Dear Valued Customer:
Welcome to Skynet Worldwide Express Service, where your entire shipping problem is made easy. You should expect a fast, convenient and environmental friendly way to ship internationally. Skynet Worldwide Express Service Systems is a full services logistical company with offices in United Kingdom England, New York City United States of America. We specialize in same day deliveries with airplane bicycles and vehicles. Our on-site officer and fulfillment team stores and organizes large projects for advertising and public relations industries. Skynet Worldwide Express Service can help you untangle the logistical knot that is United Kingdom England with:
* Brooklyn/Queens Big and Small Package Deliveries Service
* Truck Deliveries
* On-Demand, Scheduled & Routed Deliveries
* Warehousing, Logistics & Inventory Management
I James Lockwood the dispatch officer, I will guide you through the shipment procedures of your lottery winnings and be rest a**ured of a friendly transaction process.
The below stated items are available inside your package which was officially handed over to us by publishers Clearing House Promotion Department for onward delivery to you and it will be dispatched Via First Cla** airplane delivery channel once you meet up with our payment requirements.
LIST OF PACKAGE CONTENT.
I. A Bonded Draft Check of $850,000.00 USD.
II. A Certified Lottery Winning Certificate.
III. An Endorsed Affidavit of claims eligibility
To enable us dispatch your package via express delivery system kindly see charges below.
Note: Insurance fee added.  Also note that it is not possible to deduct the delivery charges from your check. It will be physically impossible to do so as you can not take cash out of a check unless it has been cashed and deposited into a bank account.
Only you can cash your check as it is addressed to you as the winner and Sole owner of your winnings.
1. Max Delivery Duration 24hrs
Mailing /freight cost $290.10
Fuel surcharge $10.00
Insurance $310.98
Vat (5%) $84.80
TOTAL $760.88 US Dollars
2. Max Delivery Duration 48hrs
Mailing /freight cost $230.10
Fuel surcharge $10.00
Insurance $160.98
Vat (5%) $84.80
TOTAL $495.88 US Dollars
3. Max Delivery Duration 168hrs
Mailing /freight cost $220.20
Fuel surcharge $10.93
Insurance $113.98
Vat (5%) $54.88
TOTAL $399.99 US Dollars
INSURANCE POLICY
This delivery parcel for greater protection has been insured in accordance with shipping regulations under unlimited liability, That is why the delivery charges are a little high. This comprehensive cash in transit insurance cover for your consignment has been arranged {for effective and fast customs clearance}. Delivery of parcel/Transfer of winnings commences immediately after payment covering delivery charges is made by the respective customer.

PAYMENT TERMS 
We do not accept cash upon delivery (COD) proposal for airplane package delivery package. airplane charge for onward delivery must be paid through our choice of service to our office here in United Kingdom England as instructed after the receipt of this mail so do make urgent contact with me upon receipt of this mail on the option you have chosen so as to provide you with the payments details required to forward the above stated Cost of delivery Finally upon receipt of full payment, your package shall be dispatched as soon as we complete the shipment process the original scanned copy of your package shipment dispatch slip issued by our courier company and the tracking number of the shipment will be sent to you for your verification.
Note
This means that the above stated charges cannot be deducted from your Draft Check and hence must be provided by you before we can commence delivery. You are to respond immediately so that we can provide you with the payment details required to forward delivery cost.
We sincerely hope the above information is helpful to you and I would like to thank you for giving us this opportunity to serve your needs. Should you have any further queries, do not hesitate to write to us or call the number below for more informations. Until we hear from you again take care.
Yours in service,
Sir James Lockwood.
Dispatch officer 
United States Branch
Tel: 470 400 1804
SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS SERVICE
24HOURS TELEPHONE LINE: (  447452159397)
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