Got a phone call saying I won second place prize provided by Publishers Clearinghouse in Partnership with Readers Digest. Prize was 3.5 million USD, a gift basket from Walmart, and a brand new 2025 Lincoln Or Mercedes Car. Had to provide a picture of my ID to a WhatsApp # which was the guy James Cooper.

I came across a posting on Upwork.com titled "Passionate About Kids' Stories? We Need Beta Readers and Proofers." The instructions specified that I should submit my resume to be considered. Shortly after, I received an email (outside of upwork.com) from Rose Hillegass, who claimed to work for Europa Editions. In the email, I was instructed to click a link to schedule an interview on Microsoft Teams with someone named Sandro Ferri. I connected with the individual who identified as Sandro Ferri, and this person discussed the role expectations and confirmed my ability to perform the job duties. I then received an additional application/interview questionnaire to complete. This questionnaire included a series of open-ended questions about my skills and experience, but did not request any personal information. After I completed the form, I received another email—about an hour later—from someone still claiming to be Sandro Ferri, offering me a job. They attached a PDF job offer. The email included another link to Microsoft Teams for connecting with a supervisor named Sarah Norris. I did not click on any of these links and began researching the company and who the President is. The real president of Europa Editions is Sandra Ozzola Ferri not Sandro Ferri. I came across another person on BBB who experienced a situation similar to mine, and I wanted to share more details because I noticed that 37 other individuals also applied for this position. I plan to report this to Upwork.com as well.

He mentioned I won 7 and half million dollars and a meredes car but I needed to Pay a fee of $4,000.. Anytime, theres a fee this is a SCAzM!

Reader’s Digest sweepstakes award final notification letter received. Lump sum payout of $250,000 and to contact the name and number on the letter to receive payment.

The glasses were described to help with any prescription so I ordered for my husband and I for $119. Then it asks a question and thinking it has to do with your order I hit yes and they charged for another order for the glasses of $79. Total $200. When the glasses got here I figured I'd return the 2nd order but the quality of the glasses was cheap and it DOESN'T do what it says it does. Their cheap plastic readers nothing for long distance eye sight. There was no return address or anything with the glasses. I found a phone number on the bank transaction but no answer. I want my money back and they can keep their cheap readers!

I received a call from someone named David Mason claiming to work for Readers Digest. He told me I won $17 million. He told me to go to Walmart and buy two $500 prepaid cards to pay for the handling. He told me to keep it private.

I bought what I thought were adjustable vision glasses. Instead what I got was glorified readers that I cannot use because they are way too strong. I tried to email them but have not gotten a response. There is no phone number or address listed on their website.

Scammer asked for my address and said he would keep in touch. Ask me to send him my address and my name. That’s all the information that I gave him.

They tryed to scam me

My mother received in the US mail a letter enclosed was a printed "pink" paper with Publishers Clearing House as the company letterhead. The letter stated that she had won a 2nd chance prize promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions, and Multi-State Lottery Association. The letter advised to contact the Claim Manager: TEL# 1-778-669-0976 ( Richie Jackson) BEFORE (bolded letters) depositing check at a financial institution for further information on this prize. Also provided is a security code and letter further stated as required 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 the risks of unauthorized access to your claims information. There is NO return address on the outside of the envelope and it appears to have mailed from New York, NY on 06/24/2025 The check enclosed was in the amount of $9,840.25 - Dated 05/02/2025 from TRUSTEES OF RESERVATION 1 SERGEANT ST STOCKBRIDGE, MA 01262 CITIZENS BANK NA 1441 BRICKELL AVE STE 100 MIAMI, FL 33178 - Unable to read authorized signature it's stamped.

Scam was about to winning Readers Digest International Sweepstakes from 2019. Supposedly $250,000 of $9 million was won. You need to contact with your bank information.

Was on Facebook (should have known better I guess) and saw test for finding out my spirit animal. Filled out the info, got shifted to scanning my palm for a palm reading then came the request for money. I chose that I was willing to pay $5 for the info. Got shuffled into a 29.99 choice (or others if I wanted to spend more for other things) that I could not get out of so hit enter, not knowing what would happen. Said reading was ready but could not access it, just went to pages of psychic readers or other things I could get by the "points" I had. Guess the 29.99 was a subscription because a week later I was charged 45.00. Have sent several emails to 2 different address listed on their contact page. At first got the same thing please explain what you want, we are behind. Got a couple of these. Then no response at all. Attempted to cancel everything but it was a laundry list of things I would have to prove, things I had no answer for. Cannot cancel. Am going to try going thru pay pal but not sure they can help. Unfortunately my paypal is linked to my debit cart and I did not change it to one of the other choices I could have used so am guessing my bank will be unable to get the money back.

I was contacted by a letter in the mail with a check for the amount of $9850.50. It looks very legitimate. The letter informed me of winning 2nd place in PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE 100 million dollar sweepstakes. The amout of the supposed win is $2,500,000,00. The check mentioned above was apparently to cover insurance and attorney fees. It says to contact claim manager with SECURITY CODE PCH-55h66gC @ 1-289-308-6590 before depositing ir cashing the $9,850.50 check. It also has congratulations from MEGA MILLIONS-Walmart-JCPenney-Reader's Digest- and AG INSURANCE. Printed on the letter.

I was called about winning the publishers Clearing house sweepstakes for Readers Digest. I was asked to go to Walgreens or several other stores to complete the registration, however none of them were available near our area in rural Wyoming. Furthermore I have no transportation since the trucks were being used to haul cattle today. They then wanted me to make out a check to “Merchant Banker Acquitta Shelby for 485.00. Then take a picture of it and send it to them and then mail it to **** ********* *** ****** ** *****. I told them I could not got to the post office as I don’t have any transportation. I did send photo of check but did not sign it. Since it is Saturday my bank is closed but I will call Monday morning to put a stop on the check number. They were very aggressive and ultimately due to the fact I couldn’t complete the registration today that they would have to wait until that is completed to deliver the sweepstake prize. They called from ###-###-#### the individual said he was James Bishop and his so called boss was Mr Nelson. I hope this helps find the scammers!

Sales pitch on Facebook claims the Magvision glasses adjust to whatever the wearers eyes need. The 2 pair of glasses I received DO NOT do that. They are blurry at a distance just like any other readers I have. I will attempt to get a refund of my $69.99.

We received a letter in the mail from Reader's Digest with Canadian Postage saying that my mother was one of 3 people that won a portion of $7.2 million. It says we have to call our claim agent with in 72 hours to set up payment and keep this confidential or be disqualified. It says our agent is Mrs. Bonnie Kintzer (Chief Executive Officer) and has her photo.

I got a phone call from JAA in reference to documents they sent about a complaint. When I call give them reference number 967069 . When I called a women try tell me that I took out a payday loan in 2012 Ian’s I made payments but stopped and that I owe 1090.00 . I told her I had no idea what she was talking about but she still insisted I owed them . Then she told me if I don’t settled it I will be sued and a civil judgment against me. Still told her I didn’t know anything about it . The scary part is she had my id# my last for digest of my ss# miner. Just wanted to make you aware of this.

Business called and left a message congratulating me and to call them back. Business used Google answering service

Called me said I won sweepstakes

A man going by the name of "Steve Bailey" called my work and said that My manager (whose name he knew) had called and put in a work order for our card readers malfunctioning. (This is something that was currently happening as I had spoken to corporate earlier in the day and they had reportedly had a "Nationwide Network outage" which they were working to resolve as soon as possible) He said they were almost done resolving the issue and that he needed me to do a few more things, One of them being restarting my register, which I did and then he asked me to scan a 30-digit barcode and this is where I found it suspicious so after he sent it to me via text message six times and I told him I wasn't receiving it he became upset and hung up. This was the barcode 830324005566058120030519301901

On May 12, 2025, I received a phone call from James Wynter, who stated that he was calling on behalf of Reader's Digest and Publisher's Clearing House. He stated that I had been chosen as the winner of their sweepstakes. He told me that I had won 8.5 million dollars, a 2026 Mercedes-Benz, and a $500,000.00 life insurance policy. Mr. Wynter said that I did not have to pay anything to get my prize. Later that day, he called back and said that I needed to purchase a $150.00 Green Dot card to verify my prize. He stated that the prizes would be delivered the next morning. I purchased the $150.00 Green Dot card and gave him the information. The next day, he did not show up, but he kept calling me and saying that they are getting the paperwork done before the prizes could be delivered. On May 14, 2025, Mr. Wynter called and wanted me to pay $100.00 for an IRS stamp. He called me later that same day and told me that I would not have to pay the $100.00 because that has been taken care of. On May 16, 2025, Mr. Wynter called and wanted me to pay $1800.00 for storage of the Mercedes-Benz. I told him that I did not have $1800.00. He called me later the same day and said that he got a sponsor to help with some of the cost, but I would have to pay $150.00. I told him that I did not have the $150.00 either. On May 18, Mr. Wynter called me and wanted me to buy $50.00 worth of Bitcoin through my Cash App account and send it to him. He said that this would be the last thing that I would have to do. I purchased $50.00 worth of Bitcoin through my Cash App account and sent it to him. He said that he would be delivering the prizes on May 19, 2025, between 12 pm and 2 pm. Mr. Wynter called me on May 19, 2025 about 1:30 pm. He stated that he was waiting for the rest of the paperwork to be printed up, but the systems were down, and had been down for a couple of hours. He said that he would keep me posted. I have not heard from him since.

Try to convince me that I want a huge amount of money in reader's digest sweepstakes a truck and a watch

Received call from 505-556-6187 that said I won the Readers Digest Sweepstakes in the amount of 588,000.00. They said they did not need any person information from me. The did ask me for my postal address and it was provided to them. Then they asked me if I owned my home or rented. I informed them that was none of their business and is personal. Then he said he could not send me the prize because they did not have the correct postal address. I was asked to call 516-224-0920. I know that Readers Digest has my correct postal address. I did not provide them any additional information and ended the call.

On May 8th I received a phone call from someone whose name was John Davis, claiming to be with the International Lottery Corporation, to advise me that I had won a prize with Readers Digest a long time ago and it had not been claimed. When I would not engage in further conversation he said I could call 1-876-3166947 and speak to Kevin. I of course did not, instead I called BC Lottery Corporation, spoke to Matthew who said he would file my report to the fraud department. He advised me to contact antifraudcentre.ca. I went to the site and Norton advised me that it was a dangerous site and that I could continue if I accepted the risk. So - to the BBB!

I call the number below and sounds like a person from India. Was very unprofessional. When I noticed the gmail address, I indicated that I was going to report them to the BBB. Below is the a cut/pasted from the body of the email. Receipt date:- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Receipt Id:- VGG-909-SM-4610 Customer Support Hotline: (888)-982-3537 Subscriptions now seamlessly integrated. Hey Customer, This is your final confirmation: Your Norton360 subscription for Malware Removal Tools will automatically renew in 24 hours with a payment of USD466.66. Billing digest Renewal Summary: ? Plan: Malware Removal Tools (Four Year) ? Charge Amount: USD466.66 ? Transaction Code: YAVP-8-A-94918 If you wish to make any changes, please contact us immediately at (888)-982-3537. Gratefully,, Norton 360 Total Secure Operational Head: Jean Anders Business Hours: 6 AM - 6 PM Customer Support Hotline: (888)-982-3537 8503 S.Ashland Apt202 Greeneville Tn 37743 USA

A "Mr. Whitaker" from "Readers' Digest Canada" said they had been trying to reach me by mail for 3 months. I buy my RD from the store so I wouldn't have mail. I ended the call.

Scammer claimed my 80 year old Mother won 3 million and a blue Mercedes Benz. Wanted $950.00 registration fee and told her not to tell anyone in her Family. Scammer’s phone number that showed on call display is His number was 1-972~677-8995. He was a bit threatening and had he address.

I received a $9950 check dated 3/10/25 from bridgecrest accepted corporation, check written out from Wells Fargo bank . Authorized signature is difficult to read.( publishers clearing house letterhead) Notice states that I was second place winner in the 100 million dollars super cash giveaway promotion sponsored by readers digest, mega millions, and multi-state lottery association. Also states security code for PCH. Says security code and prize info must remain strictly confidential. Must contact your claim manager without any delay before depositing the check at your financial institution and further information on this prize.

VERY SIMPLE: fake address. I called First Canadian Place and they have never heard of this company. My point: this guy (Danny) is recruiting people for his start up in January *** * *** ***** * *** ** ***** ***** *** ****** *** ***** *** ******

Charles hobbs the owner of worldwide credit systems approached my family and I with an investment. He was someone who I knew and thought I could trust. The investment was in credit card readers that his business would then place in businesses. We were to either get our investment back or get our investment back plus 50% of all sales for the first 2 weeks of machine usage. After initially investment money was to be received back 6 months later. Charles using many manipulation and lying tactics and a over a year later we still have no return. After some digging, we found out that he has similar judgements to where no justice was served, and he continues to live a lavish life. While leaving me with ***** dollars to my name. I am elderly and disabled. Please help all documents can be emailed.

A guy that sounds like a Nigerian or African called saying that he was from the Better Business Bureau on behalf of Reader’s digest company, and his name was ***** ******. He asked me did I receive a letter in the mail from them I said no I told him I wasn’t sending any money no gift cards no anything because I get these calls all the time. He said yes, there’s a lot of scammers out here in the United States being scammed . he say he is not a scammer and he asked me why I haven’t received my package I said because I am not sending any money if I want something send it to me .he said listen listen follow my directions and you get your package in the mail. He gave me a winning number which was 33 a package number, a reference number And a security code that ended with my first name and last name he said I was the third place winner of $4.9 million and a new Mercedes-Benz car

Got a phone call from the reader's digest and mega millions saying I won 8 million dollars they wanted bank info didn't give any info

Online book club reaches out to book reviewers and offers them compensation for an honest review. I had never before accepted an offer because they required you to purchase the book on your own. This time, they offered $50 for an honest review of Patricia Skipper's "Deceptive Calm." I purchased a ~$3 digital copy, reviewed it everywhere required, and then they rejected my review with trumped-up complaints about misspelling (I said literarily and they sassed me for spelling literally wrong-- which I did not), refusing to type the N word as a white woman, and vague "does not meet standards." When I resubmitted my review and asked for clarification, they completely ignored me. Goodreads has dozens of complaints under Deceptive Calm from other readers who were tricked into buying and reviewing a book they never would have otherwise. I consider myself a professional reviewer; I wouldn't accept a job where I had to lie to get paid. They asked for honesty, they received it, and they refused to pay me for it.

We received the exact same letter in the mail that is listed before as a PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE scam in your file The letter had 3 phone numbers to call, one of which was the same as listed before. There also was a security code listed -PCH-77817-win l. I looked up the address on the check first to see if it was legit.. I saw the BBB scam alert for this company so we didn't call the number. There was no date on this letter. However, we did have a couple of phone calls (a couple of weeks ago) with messages left that were kinda of garbled but mentioned something about you winning a million dollars, and please call back. (So back to the letter) the date on the check is 2/10/2025. Check No: 60084. Top of the check BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. And then their address. It has Wells Fargo Bank N.A. printed at the top. The amount on the check is $9950.25.. The signature looks like an abbreviated first letter and then a last name which is hard to make out.. The letter has Walmart, JCPenney, AG Insurance, ) Mega Millions and Readers Digest logo's printed on it. The letter also has a picture of a check with the check amount being $2,500,000.00. with publishers clearinhouse in the upper left corner. The letter states I won this amount. The actual check for $9950.25, the letter states, is to be used to cover insurance and attorney fees. Please contact your Claim Manager without any delay BEFORE depositing this check at your Financial Institution and for further information on this prize. The letter says the team at Publishers Clearing House is pleased to officially announce you as a second Place winner in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. We read the letter carefully and noticed some errors in their grammer. they also mentioned that as required 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. . These scammers are getting better at the letters their sending out trying to make them look legit. BE CAREFUL! IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT IS!!!

Yes i was scammed out of 800.00 by PCH by a Parker Hitchcock who I sent $800.00 in money pak card and then it never arrived(my winnings). Now I have a Dave Sayers from PCH saying I won in international lottery from PCH,Readers Digest,and Mega Millions and want me to send $34,500 to receive it? He seemed legit and I want to believe it to be true and i didn't send it. Any money.

Received a mail directing me to call Claims Manager: TEL #1-705-571-3379 and SECURITY CODE: -PCH-V0523-WIN. The claim is that I have won a second prize in the "100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion" sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions, and Multi-State Lottery Association. This claim amount is for $2.5 million. It instructs me to call the number, before I deposit the check, which I did out of curiosity. They then asked me to cash the check and call back once deposited. I did not proceed with either of these instructions. Also, Richie Jenkins is listed on the letter as "Chief Financial Officer"

Received letter with no return address in plain white envelope. Letter head says Publishers Clearing House. It announces me as a second place winner in in the 100 million dollar super cash giveaway promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi- State Lottery Association. The amount to be claimed for my win is $2.5Million.Enclosed check for $9,900.75 to cover insurance and attorney fees. Says to contact Claim Manager without delay before depositing check for further information on this prize. Letter from Richie Jenkins chief Financial Officer. Check signed by Steph Hope. Did not call as requested as I suspected a scam.

I received a call on Sun March 2 at 4:33pm Mr. Kevin Peterson said he from Readers Digest said I was picked in 4th placed an awarded a cashiers check and gift card to Walmart. Claim no. W5107158US instructions on how to claim the winning will be sent from certified mail to my address.

A person identifying himself as Don Martinez has been continually calling me from 4253313518 to let me know that i won second place in the readers digest sweepstakes. He has advised me to send 3700 to Charles Vaughn Or Sharon Whitfield at p.o. box 24822 Columbia SC 29224 in order to claim my prize. Would just like people to be aware of these scammers .

They have chosen you as the grand prize winner of $5,500,000 along with the amazing bonus prize of $7000 each and every week for life and a brand new Mercedes-Benz congratulations please write down your claim code number ———again is ———- mega millions made all the necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize. Your funds are currently being held at the federal reserve Bank of New York. Please note. US federal laws requires you to keep your prize information strictly confidential from third-party This is to prevent unauthorized access to your funds within our system All questions should be directed to your account manager. We are delighted to host your delivery at the earliest time of your convenience. Please call our pride patrol officers in our claims department at 904-2972 210 again 904-2972 210 our agents are ready and waiting to assist with the preparation of your delivery for the release of your prize.

Rec'd letter with no return address in plain envelope. Letter from Richie Jenkins, chief financial officer of Publisher's Clearing House, announcing officially that I was a second place WINNER in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, MM and Multi-/State Lottery Assoc. Enclosed was a check for $9,700.50 drawn on Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation. Pay to Me, my address, city, state and zip code all correct. Contact Claim Manager at 1-705-571-3379 before depositing the check for more info on this prize. Security code==PCH-V0523-WIN. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Check No. 713442 dated 1/15/2025 , bank #56-382/412 signed by STEPH HOPE. I did not call the claims manager believing that this letter was a scam.

Letter addressed to my husband (who is deceased) received 2/6/25 in plain envelope with address label and no return address, but stamped Atlanta GA RPDC 302 28 JAN 2025 PM 8 L. Enclosed was check for $9,900.50 from Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile (Address: Administrative Office PO Box 25001 Santa Ana, CA 92799-5001) drawn on JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Sacramento, CA and signed with a stamp signature. Enclosed also was double side letter/announcement from Publishers Clearing House “officially” announcing him as a second place winner in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions, and Multi-State Lottery Association. The total win was 2.5 Million and the check was to cover insurance and attorney fees. He was to contact his Claim Manager at 705 854-1301 or 646 467-1647 with Security Code PCH-77717-WIN BEFORE depositing the check “and for further information on this prize.” The final paragraph includes the requirements in keeping with Federal and State laws about not discussing the win with third parties “to reduce risks of unauthorized access to your claims information,” It was signed by Richie Jenkins Chief Financial Officer and a block of logo stamps for AG Insurance, Walmart, JCPenny, Mega Millions, and Reader’s Digest was included (as if to indicate support and legitimacy). There was also a copy of a “sample” check for the 2.5 Million on the bottom flap. The back side of the letter includes 4 sections: one “About Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Draws” signed by Bob Crawford President Winners Selection Committee; another about “What happens if you decide not to reply?” and citing 3 testimonies; a third elaboration of the examples cited along with a stamp of the Prize Draw Guarantee; and finally an Attestation to be signed and detached to be given to the Prize Patrol Team after receiving the prize.

On November 3rd, 2024 I responded to a Facebook ad for Grace Bags, made a purchase, then realized after that I didn’t vet the business first. It was advertised on Facebook after all. I then tried to look up their physical address, phone number any business information at all but could not find any. I then looked up other consumer experiences, when I found there were alot of negative comments and complaints. It was then I realized I’ve just been swindled. No physical US address or phone number while the Facebook ad leads readers to believe Grace Bags is a US based company (some have stated that they were lead to believe it was a European based company) and the company is closing due to “Grace” retiring and wanting to sell off her remaining hand made leather inventory. I then contacted the support email ( the only available contact method) stating I was upset about their deceptive advertising and business practices and wanted to cancel my order. They refused. Over the past few weeks I have repeated my request to cancel my order and be given a full refund. I then received an email that my shipment was being prepared to which I sent an order to cease and desist any attempts to complete or ship any products for the disputed order. They politely ignored my request to cancel the order and my demand that they do not ship any products. My stated intent to them at that time was my having no intention to accept any items shipped from their company forcing me to refuse any items at the point of delivery. Others that have dealt with this company fell for the same routine only to discover the same Bait and Switch nature of the business. Displaying high quality hand made leather goods only to receive cheap plastic machine made items. After their refusal to cancel my order I initiated a transaction dispute with my credit card company at which time Grace Bags said they would refund my purchase but only if I cancelled my complaint. I’ve done this before in the past with Sunny Health and Fitness exercise equipment and never received my refund after the complaints about them were closed. So I am keeping the transaction dispute with Grace Bags open in the hopes they will refund my purchase as they said they would. A side note: one complainant stated they were given a Chinese mainland address for returns, the bags apparently are shipped from a Chinese distribution center to which they state is where any returns must be shipped and most likely is the manufacturing center. As evidenced by a Grace Bags respondant to Facebook victim Michelle Marconi, “since I'm based in China, return shipping can be quite costly” (Why do you have to make something in China when you state you’re selling off remaining hand made existng inventory in a US based workshop?) I hope this information is sufficient for you to help warn the US consumer about the predatory nature of the Chinese based Grace Bags deception. Please let me know if you have any questions about this matter. Thanks.

I went to Amazon’s KDP website to self publish my first book on November 30 immediately on the site I was directed to a customer support representative which I know now does not exist. I was then put through to an “ Elizabeth Taylor” who was supposed to be the project manager and would be personally helping me with my book. Seeing me through the whole process They had all of my information I thought I was uploading to KDP, I legit thought I was talking with Amazon. They had it all My whole manuscript, pictures that I created myself for my book. All of my contact information as it’s on my book for my readers. They then told me they were editing my book and reformatting it because it was done incorrectly and I was given a package for the whole editing/reformatting “getting my book ready” to be published package that ultimately was $800 I am on disability so I couldn’t afford to pay it all at once so I split it over 2 months Dec 3 and Jan 3rd they then attempted to sell me an advertisement package with various amounts ranging from $900-3600 at which point that should have been a red flag but this is my first rodeo with writing my first book I had no clue how all of this worked but I knew I could not afford it. The scam continued as I split my payment into two because I really wanted my book published it’s my baby and these people took advantage of me. They have all of my personal information, my hard work, money that I pray I get back and my time that I can’t get back. Literally for almost 2 months this scam has been going on, here I am thinking I’m getting my book ready to get published and they’re BS’ing me the whole time they really started acting fishy and switching it up with reps after I declined the advertising package and their scam started to unravel. They kept putting off pre-sale dates and advertising that was supposed to be included. They asked me to send all of this private info via email that’s not encrypted and I questioned it and went back to the site. I asked them why wasn’t the site being used as it didn’t make sense to me. This time when I went to the site I was not redirected to a representative like the first time as I could access the whole site which I could not before as I was constantly being redirected. When I contacted the actual Amazon KDP Company customer service representative they had the nerve to tell me that I must have been hacked prior to their website. I had to ask her Ma’am you must think I’m crazy these people hacked your site I’ve never uploaded my book to another account, they literally have all of the info that was supposed to go to y’all please explain that, these people had emails set up, phone numbers and everything I thought I uploaded to them these people had, their site was hacked not my phone and they knew it and said nothing to consumers. Looking on this site the BBB I see multiple people saying that they have been the victims of the same scam as myself with basically the same exact company same scenario as myself. I guess we all were hacked prior to coming to the site, by I’m sure the same trifling people, yeah go figure!!! I’m working with my bank to get back my money and my since account has been compromised I’ve had to change all of that over. When I filed the police report I was told that this is a frequent occurrence with Amazon and that basically they don’t care this to them are teardrops in a bucket and can careless so please be aware and careful never ever did I think I would be the victim of a scam but here I am. They hacked Amazon’s website very well and mirrored their website to theirs and I couldn’t tell the difference. Be careful vet them out better than I did please don’t do a reverse look up of the email address because those bastards have that covered as well. I am now in the process of revamping my book as they totally screwed it up and starting over with my publishing journey.

Hello, Your online features to file a complaint appear to be nonfunctional. There are already about 56 complaints coming from throughout the US for a company that targets LLC holders—calling itself CPS in my letter, but apparently assuming other names. They have already been convicted in Colorado, from what I see on the BBB website. I have their deceptive notice in front of me (titled, "2025 - SAFETY MANUAL ORDER FORM") and would be happy to scan and send it. It is purposely designed to look like a government form, with penalty warnings and a deadline. Careful reading makes it clear they are not a government entity, but the intent is clearly to catch readers at the multiple, emphasized warnings.

Received a photocopied letter from Publishers Clearing House announcing that I am a second place winner in the 100 Million Dollar Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. Prize is $2,500,000. Other logos at the bottom were Walmart, JC Penny, and AG Insurance. Enclosed is a check of $9,700.25 to cover insurance and attorney fees. Told to contact Claims Manager without any delay BEFORE depositing check and to keep this strictly confidential 'as required by law'. Signed by Richie Jenkins CFO PCH SECURITY CODE - CODE - PCH- V0523-WIN This is the second time I have gotten such a letter within the past year or so. I almost fell for this scam before. Fortunately I realized it before I lost any money. I have been a loyal customer of PCH for many years but I will never order anything from them again unless they stop scammers from using their name.

Won Millions of dollars and a BMW needed my bank information to confirm my identity to send me monies.

I received a letter, and a check in an unmarked envelope saying the team at Publishers Clearing House is pleased to officially announce me as a second Place winner in the 100 Million Dollars Super Cash Giveaway Promotion sponsored by Readers Digest, Mega Millions and Multi-State Lottery Association. The total amount claimed for your win is $2,500,000.00 ($2.5 Million). Congratulations! The Publishers Clearing House has made all necessary arrangements in order for you to receive your prize. Enclosed in this letter is a check to cover insurance and attorney fees. Please contact your Claim Manager without any delay BEFORE depositing this check at your Financial Institution and for further information on this prize. Claims Manager: TEL # 1-365-366-0519 OR TEL 1-403-431-6680 SECURITY CODE -PCH-V0523-WIN As required 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. Richie Jenkins Chief Financial Officer Then at bottom of letter there was a copy of the check from Publishers Clearing House for $2,500,000.00 There was a number underneath the copy of the check#003579 The check sent to me was for $9,700.25....paid to the order of me. At the top of the check it says. Wells Fargo Bank, and BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION ATTN: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1720 W RIO SALADO PKWY SUITE 101 TEMPE, AZ 85281 CHECK No: 998942 Signed by something like StyhgSp (I couldn't make it out well)

Larry Watson called me claiming I had won Mega Million $8.6 million, a Mercedes, and 2 gold bars. Sent an email and then called again the next day from a different #

A person contacted me several times on Facebook and claimed they could help market my novel. They asked me to pay 500 dollars in e-transfer and then asked for another 146 dollars. They never did anything and promised a full refund but simply vanished. Their account disappeared on Facebook afterwards. The person has a website at https://acmbookmarketingcompany.getresponsesite.com/ but the website was later deleted. They used the email gilliamshirley434@gmail.com and claimed their name was Gilliam Shirley. The name on Facebook and the website was Alex Covenant Book. Here is one of the messages the person gave: BOOK MARKETING QUOTATION QUOTATION: WE WILL FOLLOW AN AGILE APPROACH TO PROMOTE AND MARKET YOUR BOOK. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO ADAPT AND EVOLVE THE STRATEGY OVER TIME, ENSURING THAT WE'RE ALWAYS USING THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS TO REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE. WE'LL WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH YOU TO IDENTIFY THE MOST PROMISING MARKETING CHANNELS AND STRATEGIES, AND WE'LL ADJUST THE PLAN AS WE GET FEEDBACK AND So these are my Deliverables Milestones for the 500$ budget… landing page mockup designs social media marketing email marketing Newsletter -Landing Page Design- The first thing we'll do is create a landing page for your book. This page will be designed to grab the attention of potential readers and encourage them to learn more about your book and ultimately purchase it. We'll make sure the page is eye-catching and highlights the key selling points of your book. It’ll also be used to build email list of interested readers who we’ll campaign your books to. -Mockup designs- We will design different eye catching mockup designs to catch the attention of readers and to beautify your book -Social media marketing- After the landing page is designed, we'll move on to social media marketing. We'll create a social media strategy that targets your target audience and drives them to your landing page. We will help you create and share engaging content on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This can help you reach new readers and build relationships with potential fans. -Email marketing - Finally, we'll set up an email marketing campaign to nurture potential readers and encourage them to make a purchase. Email marketing is the process of commercially presenting, promoting, and advertising your books by email to the group of people who enjoy reading your book niche in order to persuade them to buy. -Newsletter - A newsletter is a very powerful tool for book promotion and marketing. It allows you to directly communicate with your audience and keep them updated on your book and any new developments. You can use the newsletter to announce new releases, share behind-the-scenes information, and even offer special deals and discounts to your subscribers. Having a strong newsletter can help you build a loyal following and keep readers engaged with your work and it’s the best tools to sell as many copies as possible in few days or weeks. Note: 3rd party subscription fee will be paid by you, Like campaign fee and newsletter setup EFFORT ESTIMATE Time Frame : landing page and mock up design: 1 week Social media marketing: 2 weeks Email marketing :2 weeks Newsletter : I’ll do that for 1 month plus depending on your budget Payment method: Paypal Amount: 500$