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Complaint Review: PCH Clearing House, UK - Internet Internet

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  • Reported By: Shelly — Johnstown Pennsylvania U.S.A.
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  • PCH Clearing House, UK 8 Sherps Road Brickston, London W4C 7ER Internet United States of America

PCH Clearing House, UK your email address just won you One Million Dollars, $1,000,000.00 USD, Internet

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I received the following email from PCH Lotto:

PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE, UK. 8 Sherps Road, Brickston, London W4C 7ER. WEBSITE: http://pch.com/

Attn: Winner,

We the Board of Directors for Publishers Clearing House(UK) official organisers of the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes International Program brings to your notice that your email address just won you One Million Dollars($1,000,000.00 USD) in this week Sweepstake Lotto Program. You are required to send this information below to process your claim:

1.FULL NAME:

2.CONTACT ADDRESS:

3.AGE:

4.PHONE NUMBER:

5.SEX:

6.STATE:

7.PRESENT COUNTRY:

8.OCCUPATION: CHIOCE OF DELIVERY WON PRIZE DELIVERED BY BANK: WON PRIZE DELIVERED BY COURIER:

NOTE: If you are not the rightfull owner of this email address do not respond to this mail, you are to indicate your prefferred chioce of delivery with a "YES" in the options above.

Congratulation once more.

Yours in service, Mr. Barry Badmos(CLAIMS AGENT.) TEL: +44-701-117-2966  



When I responded, I was sent this email:






OFFICIAL  RULES|SWEEPSTAKES  FACTS

 

Attention: Name,

 

I hereby use this medium to acknowledge the receipt of your claims requirement regarding the winning notification mail you received, informing you of the prize you have won PCH LOTTO, after the verification process was conducted I wish to inform you that the lotto department and promotions department has just approved your payment of the sum of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00 USD) the check have been handover to a security company in the UK England 
 
The security company will be responsible for the remittance of the entire winnings, and your Lottery Winnings documents  which is of high importance to you, so I expect you to show great appreciation to (Publishers Clearing House) PCH LOTTO as a great firm haven been in existence for years and has single highhandedly made this promotion possible in other to promote (Publishers Clearing House) in every corner of the world through the means of the internet as a global source of reaching people world wide.
 
Incase you still have doubts arising from the angle  of how you got  selected, note that the selection process was carried out through an electronic email ballot system our aim was to select winners through the internet  which will be a much more easier way to select winners all around the universe due to the fact that only you alone have access to your email so have no fear , for you have emerged a winner as far as you are the original proprietor to the email account which you have received the winning notification letter as distributed by Michelle I Centeno the lottery manger of this great promotion  .
 
In furtherance, to begin the final step of the claims process you are advised to contact the Dispatch Company whose details are furnished below and they shall be responsible for onward delivery of your winnings to you and you shall be expected to pay some fees along the line by the security firm for the delivery of your cheque and documents this fees will not be more than normal shipping charges which we feel will not be a problem to you.
 
Before your winnings was released to security company a hard cover insurance  policy was placed on your winnings  by the (publishers Clearing House) PCH Lotto company to avoid any harm or illegal channeling due to this, deduction of any amount of money from your funds cannot be done from your Won prize. The instructions given inline with the rules and regulation of the USA and England gaming board once you get your winning funds check you are expected to deposit it in your personal bank account and there is a certain assurance that the entire ONE MILLION USD  you have won will be accredited into your account in not less than three to four banking days please note. below is the courier contact information's
 


 

CONTACT INFORMATION. AIRBOURNE COURIER DELIVERY SERVICE
ADDRESS: Units 7 & 8 New Pudsey Square, Bradford Road Stanningley, Leeds LS28 6PX


 

CONTACT NAME: Mr. Nelson Carter(DISPATCH OFFICER)

TELEPHONE: +44-701-116-4598

TELEPHONE: +44-701-117-2966

 

Write to them via email upon receipt of this mail without wasting time. Below Are Your Winning Numbers  And Your Email Ticket Number


winning numbers:  xxxx

email ticket number:  FL xxx/xx/xx

 

Once again, keep us posted on any development with the Dispatch Company, in relation to your lottery winnings.


Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims have been fully processed and your money remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid multiple claims and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.

Congratulations once again.


Best Regards,
Mr. Barry Badmos

Then I received this email from "Barclays":


Barclays Bank Plc 
Bank Address: 1 Churchill Place, London, 
 
E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC 
Email Address: accountsdept@babnplc.com 
Tel: +44 700 596 4506 
  +44 700 580 1358, 
Fax: +44 020 386 8651 
 
Contact Person: Mr Franklyn Prescott 
 
 
Attn:Name, 
 
 
Welcome to Barclays Bank Plc. We are a socially responsible organisation, providing banking and membership services to individuals, companies, trade unions, charities, credit unions and membership organisation sectors. We listen to and understand what our customers want and have developed a service which offers a wide range of benefits. At Barclays Bank Plc, our aim is to make a real difference to people's lives. Your security and privacy are of utmost importance to us. 
 
We take many steps to protect your information ranging from secured networks designed to prevent unauthorised activity through to advanced use of encryption technology. We spend time getting to know your organisation; gaining a thorough understanding of your needs, aims and plans for the future. Only then can we work closely with you, ensuring that you enjoy all the support and assistance you need - every step of the way. 
 
One of our key objectives is to provide value for money banking for all of our customers. That means delivering a wide range of services that can be tailored to your exact needs, including the smooth transfer of your banking to Barclays Bank Plc. 
 
You must be informed that the funds in question are presently lodged in an escrow/suspense account. In order to have access to this finds, you are required to setup a Normal Operative account with our bank. As soon as this account is setup, the funds amounting to One Million ($1,000,000.00 USD) United State Dollars would immediately be transferred to the new account. In regards setting up an Online bank account with us, you are required to choose from the under listed options, the most suitable account type to you: 
 
 
1. PLATINUM ONLINE ACCOUNT: 
The initial deposit for this account type is USD 1,500.00 (One thousand five hundred Dollars). With this account, the maximum amount transferable within a month is 20,000,000.00 (Twenty million United States dollars). RECOMMENDED 
 
 
2. CURRENT ONLINE ACCOUNT (Individual & Corporate): 
a) The initial deposit for our Individual Current Online account type is USD 2, 500.00 (Two thousand, five hundred united states dollars) and Maximum amount transferable within a month is USD 26,000,000.00 (Twenty Six million United States dollars). 
 
 
b) For the Corporate Current Online account type the initial deposit is USD 3,500.00 (Three thousand, five hundred United States dollars) and Maximum amount transferable within a month is USD 35,000,000.00 (Thirty five million united states dollars). 
 
 
3. PREMIUM ONLINE ACCOUNT: 
The initial deposit is USD 3,900.00 (Three Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars). The transfer possible within a month from this account is 40,000,000.00 (Forty million United States dollars). 
 
 
4. OFFSHORE/TRANSIT ONLINE ACCOUNT (For Temporary use): 
The initial deposit is USD 5,500.00 (Five thousand, Five Hundred United States dollars), the maximum transfer possible from this account within a month is USD 45,000,000.00 (Forty Five Million United States dollars) and above. 
 
 
ACCOUNT'S OPENING REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED BARCLAYS BANKPLC ONLINE ACCOUNT'S: 
 
 
1. Proof of Identification of signatories (Driver's License, International Passport or any Valid Identification). 
2. One clear passport size photograph (Photo Page on Application Form 
3. Completed Account opening forms (1 to 3) (Attached below). 
4. Payment of the minimum Initial/Opening deposit. 
5. Certificate of Incorporation (Only for Corporate Current Online accounts) 
 
 
You must meet with the above stated requirements for your account to be setup and activated. As soon your account setup is completed and activated you would be issued your online account Login details which ensures your 24 hour direct and secure online access to your bank account. You can then make transfers or withdrawals to and from any nominated account of your choice. 
 
 
Have a wonderful day as we look forward to hearing from you. 
 
 
I await your prompt response. 
 
 
Yours in Service, 
Mr. Franklyn Prescott 
The Director Foreign Operations, 
International Remittance Department 
BARCLAYS BANK PLC 
Tel: +44 700 596 4506 
  +44 700 580 1358, 
Fax: +44 020 386 8651 
 
 
BARCLAYS BANK PLC... ONLINE BANKING APPLICATION FORM 
 
 
1. FULL NAMES......................................................................................... 
 
 
2. ADDRESS: .................................................................................... 
 
 
3. SEX: .......................................................................................... 
 
 
4. AGE: .......................................................................................... 
 
 
5. MARITAL STATUS: ................................................................................................ 
 
 
6. OCCUPATION: ...................................................................................................... 
 
 
7. E-MAIL ADDRESS.......................................................................... 
 
 
8. TELEPHONE NUMBER........................................................................... 
 
 
9. COUNTRY: .................................................................................. 
 
 
10. PRESENT BANK ADDRESS: ............................................................................... 
 
 
11. ZIPCODE: ............................................................................................... 
 
 
12. STATE: ................................................................................................ 
 
 
13. CITY: .................................................................................................. 
 
Specimen Signature: .......................................... 
 
 ======================================================= 
Barclays Bank Plc made the following annotations; this communication is a confidential and proprietary business communication. It is intended solely for the use of the designated recipient(s). If this communication is received in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication. Following security measures on ground no part of this email should be duplicated transferred or transmitted to a disk, this part of our security program and any part of this email should be kept confidential.

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