Thread by @Orly_licious

🧵💸☠️ WARNING: In 2023, Americans lost a staggering $10 BILLION to scammers, many posing as #PublishersClearingHouse. The criminals' ineptitude and stupidity can be funny, but they are stealing billions. Read on for FREE SOFTWARE to #StopTheScammers! #LukeCrew investigates.

The stories are heartbreaking. Scammers are relentless and won't stop until the victim is bankrupt. Scambaiter @DukeHenri posted about Ed Ramsey, who lost $29,000 on a PCH scam:

https://x.com/DukeHenri/status/1805942155052978597

🧵💸 The stories of scammers impersonating Publisher Clearing House are legion. A 75-year-old man lost over $100,000 to these PCH scammers just 11 months ago. Terry Stevens and his son shared their story with ABC12:

🧵💸 In January 2025, a sweepstakes company VP spoke to FOX5 Las Vegas after an 89-year-old Vietnam veteran lost $180K to a scam posing as Publishers Clearing House.

🧵💸 But anti-scammers are fighting back! The brilliant improv comedian @Kitboga has created an army of AI bots to waste scammers' time and frustrate them. Countless YouTubers are also trying to protect you and your family from these criminals.

🧵💸 NSFW: A high-stakes PCH scam sting operation as @trilogymediainc takes down a temperamental Publishers Clearing House scammer! @ashtonbingham & @ArtKulik expose him on camera, track his cash mule in Philadelphia, and push him to his breaking point!

🧵💸Trixie Tricks, @TrickScammers, is a noble scambaiter dedicated to protecting people. Her YouTube channel is @TrixieTricks. She plays a sweet Southern lady and takes PCH scammers down! Here's "Feisty Grandma Goes Toe to Toe with Jamaican Scammer":

🧵💸 Thankfully, Jamaica is taking action against the ongoing Jamaican Lottery Scam. Trixie describes it as "The Endless Maze" and a prolonged exploitation process. Victims often lose their life savings, homes, dignity, and peace of mind. Story:
trixietricks.com/the-endless-ma…

Thank you to Jamaican Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM and the Jamaica Constabulary Force JCF @JamaicaConstab for taking action: The anti-lottery scam operation ‘Scam Done, Justice A Run’ seized over J$28 million and high-end assets.
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/09/pol…
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/06/08/12-…

From @JamaicaGleaner, June 10, 2025: "Three arrested, millions seized in MoBay lottery scam crackdown": "The proceeds are used to buy illegal firearms, which criminals use to murder and spread fear across the parish ... it must stop, it cannot continue.”
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-s…

🧵💸 There are lots of fake PCH accounts on X. Their official account is @pchdotcom. Always check a company's website to confirm its social media account.
#PCHWinner #StopTheScammers info.pch.com/fraud-protecti…

🧵💸 Publishers Clearing House has had its own issues. PCH filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2025. @mikeroweworks hosted an interview with Darrell Lester, who was there from the beginning and wrote a book on PCH's downfall:

🧵💸 In April 2025, as a settlement with PCH, the FTC is sending 281,724 checks totaling more than $18 million to eligible Publishers Clearing House customers. PCH agreed to "make substantial changes to how it conducts business online". Release:
ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

🧵💸Scammers took advantage of the Publishers Clearing House settlement and checks that were being sent out. "Evelyn Casey thought she’d hit the jackpot, but then she kept reading. A letter she received purporting to be from PCH had a big check attached."

🧵💸 We must do all we can to #StopTheScammers. This is a fantastic step: @kitboga and his team created Seraph Secure, FREE software that proactively prevents scams from taking place, protects family members, and safeguards personal information. Download: seraphsecure.com

🧵💸 Everyone should download and be running the free Seraph Secure software. But if you have older family or friends, there's a paid version that will notify you in real time with an email and text message when a loved one is at risk. seraphsecure.com

With Americans losing BILLIONS every year, while the @FTC is trying, we need elected officials to take action! From @AGPamBondi to @FBIDirectorKash to @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats @SenateGOP @SenateDems & @realDonaldTrump, demand your elected officials do more to #StopTheScammers!

These tips may seem obvious, but they are vital for protecting your loved ones. Scammers often target older folks who may not expect them, but this affects everyone. Take a moment to review these tips with your family to help avoid financial loss and despair. #StopTheScammers

Thank you for reading! My exclusive reporting reflects my research and views. ⚠️ It's not legal or financial advice and shouldn't replace professional guidance. If you enjoy my work, support #LukeCrew by buying a coffee☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/lukejohnson2/c…

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