Good morning/afternoon, may I speak to ____? Hi Mr./Mrs.
____, my name is ____, and I’m calling from the
Federal Trade Commission’s Claims Office. How are you doing today?
Great! I’m calling to notify you that you have been selected as the second category winner of a 2.5 Million-Dollar
Cash Prize from the Mega Millions Sweepstakes. Also, along with your cash prize, you will receive a brand new
2018 Cadillac CTS and 5 Years of Health Insurance Coverage from Blue Cross. Are you following me so far?
Great!
Your check was sent to us to be processed and validated. So we will handle all the paperwork for you. Ok?
Before I continue, I will need to verify that I have the correct person. Ok? Are you (verify name) of (verify address)?
Thank you for verifying your information.
Now, I will need to ask you some questions to confirm that you are legally qualified to receive this prize. Please keep
in mind that this call will be recorded for quality and security purposes. Ok?
Are you an American citizen?
Have someone contacted you already to process your prize?
Are you employed, self-employed, or retired?
Are you married, single or divorced?
Do you have a savings or checking account?
Do you have any outstanding credit card balances or a mortgage?
And finally, do you take care of your own finances?
Great! Thank you for that information.
Now, Please get a pen and paper so I can provide you with your Claim Number. (Provide a claim number).
Please keep this number secure for your records. Ok?
Before I continue Mr./Ms.______, I just want to take the time out to congratulate you on behalf of our staff. How
does it feel to be the lucky winner!
Once your paperwork is processed, we will dispatch a team to deliver your check and the paperwork for your
2018 Cadillac CTS. You will also receive your Health Insurance Card, a W4 Form and a Claims Certificate. Ok?
We are also going to need your permission to have a camera crew record our Agents handing the check over to you.
This will be aired on national television for promotional purposes only. Is that ok with you?
Now, please keep in mind that, as a result of IRS regulations, 7 % will be deducted from your cash prize for applicable
Federal and State taxes. These taxes work out to be $175,000 and will automatically be deducted from your cash
prize. So the total amount you will receive after taxes is 2 Million 300 and 25 Thousand Dollars. Ok?
Also, according to the terms of the sweepstakes, you will be responsible for the fees to process your prizes. This is a
total amount of $4,500 and covers processing, validation and stamp duty fees. Once we have completed this process,
we will dispatch a team to deliver your prizes to your current address. Keep in mind that you have the option to have
your cash prize deposited to your bank. Ok?
Great! Please get a pen and paper so I can provide you with the information you will need to go make the payment
and get the process started. OK? (Try to close).
Before you go, we do encourage you to keep your prizes confidential for security concerns. This is to prevent abuse of
our system and identity theft. Please keep your prizes confidential until you have received it. This is for your safety!
OK?
Once more, congratulations on behalf of our staff and have a wonderful day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issued the check?
Your prize was award by Mega Millions Sweepstakes Company.
How did I win?
Your name was entered into the contest as a result of your past or current subscription to one of our sponsors, such
as Publishers Clearing House, Readers Digest or a past credit card transaction with one of our partners.
(Change subject and move on)
Why do I have to pay?
These are the terms of the Sweepstakes competition and apply to all winners. They cover administrative cost, in
addition to other expenses to conduct each sweepstakes competition. (Change subject and try to close)
Do I have to pay taxes?
Yes. (Change subject and move on)
Where are you located?
55 Washington St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
