American Sweepstakes & Promotions

Victim Location 83455

Total money lost $5,200

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from a man claiming to be with American Sweepstakes & Promotions out of Henderson, NV calling to say I won $5.2 million and that it was being held at Miami International Airport. The number was 202-609-7003. In order to have the money released by the Federal government, via a customs bond, I needed to send $5200. After they received the $5200 via wire transfer, they sent me paperwork saying my money was being held by Lloyds of London and I needed to send $40,000 to file the paperwork to release my winnings. When I went to my bank to take out a loan for the $40,000, the lender stopped me and told me it was a scam.