Publishers Clearing House

Issuing a fraudulant check

16th of May, 2012 by fcabare

Received a letter from PCH with a check for $4,825.48 indicating that I was a grand prize winner of unclaimed prize money in the amount of $425,000.00 USD. I called the number provided 1-877-334-5606 or 438-989-3501 and talk to Mr. Greg Altman. He instructed me to deposit the check and call him back as soon as the deposit was made. I asked my bank to validate that it was a good check. They informed me that the routing number wasn't any good. The check was from Mellon Bank, NA, Pittsburg, PA. The name on the check is Scenic Expressions LLC, 100 Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.

The name /signature on the letter is Gordon Wafeld, Chief Financial Office.

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4565 days ago by Gdeacon

My father-in-law (age 86) received a check from the same source and almost the same amount. Same signature on the check, too. Fortunately, his mail comes to his son (my husband), since my father-in-law has Alzheimer's, and we immediately recognized it as a scam. Thanks for the confirmation!

4559 days ago by Zoarblue

My mother-in-law just received a check from Scenic Expression LLC, and it was International Clearing House
on the letterhead. I was suspect and glad to see it was reported here as scam to others. Yes the check was for 4857.75 with the same address . Dated 06/11/2012.

4559 days ago by Cphillips

My husband received a check today from Scenic Expression LLC, 100 Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Mellon Bank, NA Pittsburg, PA. The amount is $4857.75. The letterhead is International Clearing House. The letter is dated June 7, 2012. The envelope has a Canadian stamp and canadapost.ca 120619. Mr. Chris Evans is the claims agent - 1-438-995-8450.

4550 days ago by DannaSue

My friend got a check. Dated 5-28-12 But it says Merrill Communication LLC $4855.75 International Clearing House. Envelope has a Canadian Stamp Mr. Robert North and the claims agent is Mr. David Livingstone 1-438-995-8450.