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Mavis Wanczyk Text Scam - Beware

Scammers are sending the "Mavis Wanczyk" text scam like the one below to potential victims. The scammers are attempting to trick their potential victims into believing the fake text message is being sent by Mavis Wanczyk. They will then ask their potential victims to send money in order to receive the so-called donation. But, if the money is sent the scammers will take it and the victims will never receive the money they were promised.

The Mavis Wanczyk Text Scam

From: 267-846-3796

I'm Mrs. Mavis Wanczyk, the mega winner of $758 Million in Mega Millions Jackpot,

click here to see my winning interview https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ENu1ZmPHDW0 I'm donating to 200 random individuals.

If you get this message then your number was selected after a spin ball.

I have spread most of my wealth over a number of charities and organizations.

I have voluntarily decided to donate the sum of $37,000 USD to you as one of the selected 200,

to verify your winnings send a text to the agent in charge.

NOTE! You are not to send any

money to anyone to claim your winning

Here is the number of the agent JASON WEHMAS in charge (813) 336-1208 text him for confirmation and delivery of your winning.

NOTE: YOU ARE NOT TO SEND AMY MONEY TO ANYONE TO GET THE WINNINGS”

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