Same here Alex! I'm not planning on calling back but save the number under B*S* so when they call back I can polightly discuss how unbeliveably stupid it is to call a cop and try to pull a scam :) maybe they should research their prey a little more carefully lol!!
UPDATE:
Husband received a call today and was told to call this number back at the claims department to collect his 1.5 million dollar win with Publishers Clearing House. They wanted $1,500 wired to them immediately to process it. They started using religion, stating that it was a gift from God, and we finally got the opportunity we've been looking for. After my husband stated that he was going to contact his uncle an "FBI Agent" to check into it for him first, the guy hung up! Ummm, yeah. That says it all. (BTW, uncle is not an FBI Agent, but it sure made their skin crawl.) :) The names they used were Michael Peterson and Myrna Hernandez. What a SCAM!!!!
I'm a winner of $950K and a 2010 MBZ w/choice of color. Spoke with "Michael Peterson" as well, was told that they would pay off a maxed out credit card for me, making funds available the next day. That the tax on my winnings would already be paid off.
Said it was a blessing and would trade places w/me if he could.
Said he was calling from a Bank of America branch in Seattle, WA and that they notify sweepstakes winners. Asked me what could he do with a maxed out card and that his word was his bond and understood the skepticism - nice touch. Wanted my email, but said I'd take his phone # was good enough and that I'd call back. Got this # with an extension to get back to him. I
We received a call tonight from Mr. Michael Peterson. He said he was from Bank of America in Seattle. He told us the same thing that my husband won $950k and a new 2010 Mercedes. He wanted to pay off our maxed credit card and then we charge $9500 to that credit card to release the certified check for $950k. I had him send me an email with the details. The email didn't look professional at all. The expiration of this letter states May 30, 2010. I have pasted the letter below.
This is a total scam. Do not fall for this scam.
Bank of America
Headquarters: Lubbock Texas
Area main office:
216 Sunset circle Lubbock TX 79583 2010
www.bankofamerica.com
October 18, 2010
Dear XXXXX,
This is to certify that XXXXXXX being a customer with the U.S Bank. We at the (Bank Of America) satisfactorily maintained an escrow account with the current balance of $ 950 000.00 US Dollars, which is pending an Federal stamps Fee of 9500.00 US Dollars before the account (funds) is made available through the Bank of America.
This letter has been issued on the request of XXXXXXX to show proof that we withhold the aforementioned sum of money.
Michael Peterson
Chief Financial Officer/ Financial Consultant
Bank of America Corporation
LEGAL DISCLOSURES.READ CAREFULLY
This claim is null and void for minors: non-transferable and irreplaceable if lost or stolen, only the claimant of this document is allowed to claim the prize by calling the number above.
Claim(s) must be filled by May 30, 2010; Also Expired and the same day. Unclaimed winnings would be withdrawn by the sponsors and turned over to the State of residence of the winner.
Congratulations!
We received a call tonight from Mr. Michael Peterson. He said he was from Bank of America in Seattle. He told us the same thing that my husband won $950k and a new 2010 Mercedes. He wanted to pay off our maxed credit card and then we charge $9500 to that credit card to release the certified check for $950k. I had him send me an email with the details. The email didn't look professional at all. The expiration of this letter states May 30, 2010. I have pasted the letter below.
This is a total scam. Do not fall for this scam.
Bank of America
Headquarters: Lubbock Texas
Area main office:
216 Sunset circle Lubbock TX 79583 2010
www.bankofamerica.com
October 18, 2010
Dear XXXXX,
This is to certify that XXXXXXX being a customer with the U.S Bank. We at the (Bank Of America) satisfactorily maintained an escrow account with the current balance of $ 950 000.00 US Dollars, which is pending an Federal stamps Fee of 9500.00 US Dollars before the account (funds) is made available through the Bank of America.
This letter has been issued on the request of XXXXXXX to show proof that we withhold the aforementioned sum of money.
Michael Peterson
Chief Financial Officer/ Financial Consultant
Bank of America Corporation
LEGAL DISCLOSURES.READ CAREFULLY
This claim is null and void for minors: non-transferable and irreplaceable if lost or stolen, only the claimant of this document is allowed to claim the prize by calling the number above.
Claim(s) must be filled by May 30, 2010; Also Expired and the same day. Unclaimed winnings would be withdrawn by the sponsors and turned over to the State of residence of the winner.
Congratulations!
Michael Petterson called saying we won 950K and a 2010 Mercedes. He was calling on behalf of Bank of America but represented the "International Lottery Association" or some such nonsense. He said we just needed to send a certified check for $350 to claim our prize. He was a bit belligerent when I questioned the authenticity of this and I told him he needed to send me official documentation and I'd get back to him. I asked just what did I do to win the prize since I had not entered any contest and he said it could happen many ways- even by redeeming a coupon but could not tell me exactly. Obvious scam of course.