877-746-1628

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

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.