Phone SCAMS, Claiming to be David Moore, Chief Executive Manager of the Publisher Clearing House

I have received several calls from a 'bad speaking male' with language proficiency issues.  He informed me that I had won a prize and needed to talk with his supervisor.  The supervisor confirms that I have not won anything from publisher's clearing house previously.  He proceeds to tell me I've won 2.5 million and a 2014 Mercedes.  They called from several numbers over t he past few days so please note these numbers and ignore them:  876-281-9803 (called me eight time over the past five days), 949-954-3560 (called me three times over the past nine days), and possibly 786-607-7448.  Apparently, they have several numbers (possibly disposable phones).  I was told I would receive a prepaid gasoline card (six months of free petroleum), auto insurance with Geico for a year, my car was coming from Nevada and there were taxes from state to state, etc.    There was reference to law firm, Jacobs & Myer Law Firm (2 senior lawyers) and delivery team would come to my home today to deliver my prize.  The second fellow (supervisor) identified himself (after I inquired of whether this was a hoax or for real several times and asked for his name) as David Moore, Chief Executive Manager Publisher Clearing House.  I was asked 'qualifying questions' such as my marital status, whether I was a U.S. citizen by birth or marriage, and whether I had a vehicle.  I was informed I met qualifications.

I was asked which location was closest to me and told to go get a money pack scratch card for $485 to cover the 2% tax registration from CVS, 7/11, Kroger, Family Dollar, Rite Aid, or Wal-mart.  I was instructed to go to CVS and get the card and return home to wait for the delivery team.  I was asked if I was working today and if I'd be at home for the delivery team.  I was asked whether I was familiar with the commercials when Publisher Clearing House comes to your door (address).  I was asked if I was willing and able to cover the 2% tax as winnings would be 100% tax free delivery and it was specified that no payment was to be given to the delivery team.  The 2% tax had to do with state to state fees within United States as the Mercedes was coming from Los Angeles / Nevada.  Los Angeles was presented to be a city within Nevada (didn't' add up).  I was told that once I paid the $485 (within five minutes of depositing the winning check into my checking or savings account) it would be refunded back to me.  This is definitely a hoax, scam!  They are residing and presenting from a script.  I'm not sure how or when they obtained my cell phone number, but it appears they have been working this scam at least since 2011 based on the complaints I've read on this site today.  There's no regard for your age, economic status or loss.  They feed on the excitement exchanged when victims are informed they have won cash prizes and cars.

As I was speaking to the so-called chief executive, I began to look up the law firm and his name specifically which brought me to a page full of other victim or near victim testimonials regarding the Publisher Clearing house scams, etc. from Kingston Jamaica.   The telephone numbers are similar but different but none the less, my experience fits the profile of other complaints listed her.  As I read through the post, I hung up my phone.  I received a call back from 949-954-3560, but I did not answer.  Please be aware and warn your friends and family that you should never be paying for something you've actually WON!  Also, no chief executive converses with prize winners or other (for that matter) for 30 to 40 minutes as this person conversed with me.  The fact that these gentlemen were not able to execute simple English was a 'red flag.'  Question:  Why would someone be given the responsibility to inform prize winners of this type of monetary gain when they are unable to communicate clearly?  In any reasonable situation, this would not happen and prizes of this magnitude are not confirmed via phone contact as its always difficult to determine who is being addressed on a phone call.

There are honest, hard working people in the world and within our society but we must be wise and cautious of all so called ' easy money ' prospects and check them out even if they say they're registered with the better business bureau, etc.