Victim Location 13603
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
United Merchandise Clearinghouse, UMC. Delivered in postcard format "Notice of Parcel Claim" we are holding a parcel in your name. Contact this office immediately at this free number within 7 days and have credit card information when calling. A process and delivery fee of $11.95 must be remitted only by phone and only with credit card. Original value $50 jewelry.
This is an attempt to collect credit card information and solicit additional items.
Victim Location 98312
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Postcard comes form United Merchandise Clearinghouse (UMC) stating that they are holding a gift of jewelry worth $50 and you need to pay $11.95 in shipping/handling within 7 days to receive your gift by calling (800) 461-3492 and paying with a Visa or Mastercard.
Victim Location 27103
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Received a Post-Card "Notice of Parcel Claim" from "UMC" (United Merchandise Clearinghouse), claiming my mother (90) needed to call (800) 460-0246 and pay a delivery fee of $11.95 ("ONLY with a credit card" and "ONLY by telephone")– for an alleged Parcel of "Jewelry" valued at "$50". The Post-Card looked official (even included a Tracking No.); but internet research revealed it was a scam! The company’s alleged address: PO Box 66749, Falmouth, ME 04105. [I’d be happy to mail you the Post-Card!]