Man calling himself Peter Blackston claming to be with the Federal Trade Commission in Washington D.C. even gave a badge # 0363. Said I had funds coming to me, but there would be a fee which would be returned. This was left on my answering machine.

i had call from man calling himself officer robert smith from the federal gaming commission  in washington d.c. phone 1-877-746-1628 ext.105 said i had won $450,000. on 10-28-09 from the american sweepstakes network and i needed to send $4500.(1%) for  insurance by western union. i pleaded poor and a senior so qualified for financial help and the payment was cut in half.I did not bite, it is a scam I am sure.

got a call from Officer Blackston, badge 0363, from the FTC stating there's an important package with my (deceased) father's name on it. We must call back so that they can get the package out to us today. He gave a return number of 202-521-2447 and to leave a message if he's not there.

Scumbags. I'd love to catch these guys in the act and get my hands on them.

The following is from US Code, Titele 18, Part 1, Chapter 43, Section 912:

"Whoever falsely assumes or pretends to be an officer or employee acting under the authority of the United States or any department, agency or officer thereof, and acts as such, or in such pretended character demands or obtains any money, paper, document, or thing of value, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. "

Go get him.

This group is also using the number 202-521-2447.  Same guy, Peter Blackston, same scam.  The FTC does not bother with lottery winnings or taxes.

Won a contest and they needed the tax money to to paid against the winnings.

I recived a call saying i won 500tho..and they worked for publishers clearing house and there names were voice of london and the guys name was dave simmons he was the man..with  the fed claims bureau.and he wanted me to insure the cashers ck.. the amount of 2,580.00the two numbers i got was 18669787695 and 17064269303they said they were licensed by the us goverment vocies of london... so be careful i think its a scam..... am thinking on calling the fbI or who would I call to report this anyway...

received similar calls from daniella jacobson,steve wright andamichael stevenson, from prudential, don't listen to they, it ismoney down a rat hole

Caller claimed that I had won a sweepstakes from publishers clearing house

I received a voice mail on my home phone from Al Wilcox of the Federal Trade Commission. Thanks for posting these warnings!

You should call the FBI.  You can find the number of your local office in the governmet section of your phone book.

I was contacted by Dan Welch, said he was with the Federal Trade Commission and that I had won 350,000 and wanted 1,200.00 that was for insurance with Lords of London for transfer of funds from another state for requirement for homeland security to make sure I was the party for which the check was issued to.  I was very sceptical and started doing research on the internet.  He finally said I could give the federal express courier $300.00 to recive the certified check that was to be delivered to me. After reading all the responses from other people, I now know that this is a scam and other people had experienced the same scam.

Unfortunately, I didn't know about this until it was too late.  An elderly man was suckered into this hook line and sinker.  He sent these people $500.00 and was wiring an additional $2000.00 today until we spoke to him to find out who he was wiring it to.  They thrive on the elderly!!!

An elderly friend of mine wired $500.00 to the same person and then went to wire more to the same person in the amount of $2050.00 and with some luck I convinced him it was a scam.  He's located in toms river, nj were you also located in that vicinity?

We received a call from both Mr. Lopez and Walter Anderson from the Federal Trade Commission stating we won $250,000 and wanted approximately $1,000 to be sent to Sheldon Low, 1325 N.W. 103 St, San Jose, Costa Rica claiming the man was an agent for Lloyds of London.  The caller ID however showed a company name of Delta Three Inc, telephone no. 202-330-4667.  Don't fall for this scam!!!!!

ive seen many many stories on this scam... dont ever send them money... if your wife never entered a contest, then she didnt win one... you never have to pay to win!

A nan called saying he was with the Federal Trade Commission and my
wife has won $125,000.  He wants her to send money to Costa Rica
to claim the prize