Associated Press
TURNERSVILLE, N.J. – A couple who had refused a $1 million sweepstakes prize because they thought it was a scam have gone public to accept the money.
Glen and Gloria Sims appeared on NBC’s “Today” show today where they were announced as the winners of H&R Block’s Million Dollar Giveaway.
The Sewell couple had thought the phone calls telling them they had won were part of a scam and they refused the prize.
It was only after the Kansas City, Mo.-based tax preparer went to the media, including “Today” that the couple was convinced.
They came forward Thursday, a day before the prize would have expired.
They were picked at random from 17 million entrants. They’ll receive $50,000 each year for 20 years before taxes.
Glen Sims said he’s looking for a new car.
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