Nov 9, 2012
This was a Phishing call from a Mr Paxton, purporting to be the CEO of Publishers Clearing House.
He called to inform me that he had a certified check in my name, drawn on the Bank of America, for $1.5M.
When I asked why I was so blessed, he said my name was drawn from their national lottery, and I had won second prize, that he was anxious to deliver and when would I like to receive it. I told him that I had had no business with them and entered no such lottery. He replied I must have done business with CVS,Walgreens, Sears or a common retailer and my name had been entered automaticaly.
He asked if I would prefer private or public delivery and he would need my Drivers Licence and national ID number. I told him no such information would be given over the phone. He replied that was O/K but this must be available, when the check was delivered. I told him I would check this out and get back to him. He said that he welcomed that and I could call back. Of course I did not do so.