My Mom got the same exact letter today, right down to the security code. My advice to you is Dont cash it. because everyones security code should be unique.
Well regardless of that, What happened?

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Received this from "PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE":

The team at PCH is pleased to officially announce your name
as the Second place winner of the 7 Million Dollars ($7,000,000)
Grand Prize Draw, sponsored by Reader's Digest Magazine.
The total amount to be claimed for second place is One Million U.S.
dollars ($1,000,000). Congratulations!

The Publishers Clearing House will make all necessary arrangements
in order for you to receive your prize. Enclosed in this letter is a
certified check to cover any outstanding fees that has not been
paid by PCH directly.

Please contact your representative without any delay BEFORE
depositing this check and for further information on this prize.
Representative: Mrs. Sophia Brown - l-(888)-317-4153 Ext #1
Security Code: Q0092XQQ

it is obligated by U.S. Federal ¡aw that your Security code and Prize
information are kept highly confidential for safety and security
reasons. The Internal Revenue agent handling your file is Mr. Henry
Cohen.
Congratulations again