(805) 637-7243
Over 1,000 community reports documented by BeenVerified Dirty Dozen 2024 and T-Mobile Community for Publisher's Clearing House prize scams and Visa fraud department impersonation.
Reports
1,000+
First documented
2022
Last active
2025-11
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What the scam says
Caller claims you won a Publisher's Clearing House prize, or impersonates Visa's fraud department. Same number used for multiple unrelated scripts.
3 red flags
Publisher's Clearing House delivers prizes in person — they never call winners
Multiple unrelated scripts from same number — spoofed shared infrastructure
Requests gift card or wire transfer to claim prize
What to do
Hang up immediately
PCH prizes are delivered in person — you cannot win without entering
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Report this scam
Source
BeenVerified Dirty Dozen 2024 — cited by LifeLock/Norton and T-Mobile Community
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Frequently asked questions
Is (805) 637-7243 a scam?▼
Over 1,000 community reports documented by BeenVerified Dirty Dozen 2024 and T-Mobile Community for Publisher's Clearing House prize scams and Visa fraud department impersonation.
Why is (805) 637-7243 calling me?▼
Caller claims you won a Publisher's Clearing House prize, or impersonates Visa's fraud department. Same number used for multiple unrelated scripts.
What should I do if I receive a call or text from (805) 637-7243?▼
Hang up immediately PCH prizes are delivered in person — you cannot win without entering Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
How many people have reported (805) 637-7243?▼
1,000+ reports documented. First reported: 2022. Last active: 2025-11. Source: BeenVerified Dirty Dozen 2024 — cited by LifeLock/Norton and T-Mobile Community.
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First documented: 2022 · Last active: 2025-11
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