Publishers Clearing House is the REAL deal― a legitimate sweepstakes company that has awarded more than $225 Million in Cash and Prizes so far! Unfortunately, sometimes criminals try to cash in on our good name and trick unsuspecting people like you with Publishers Clearing House Scams. While they may be convincing, here are 5 foolproof ways to know for sure if an offer is from the REAL PCH — or if it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam.
1. If you’re required to wire or pay any amount of money in order to claim a prize, it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam. PCH sweepstakes are ALWAYS FREE to enter, and there is never any fee associated with winning.
2. If you’re asked to load up a Green Dot MoneyPak or other money transfer card, in exchange for claiming your prize, it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam. Again, PCH will NEVER ask you to pay a cent to collect a prize.
3. If someone tries to contact you in advance regarding a prize delivery, it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam! After all, that would ruin the surprise! For decades, our Prize Patrol has captured the elated reactions of surprised winners and used them in our nationally-televised commercials. You’ll know you’re a big PCH winner if you see the Prize Patrol at your front door holding a “Big Check” with your name on it!
4. If someone calls you on the telephone claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House and says you have won, it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam. Do NOT give them any personal information! As stated above, the Prize Patrol awards all our Big Prizes in person and would never call you to update any personal information in our files.
5. If someone claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House tries to send you a friend request on Facebook, it’s a Publishers Clearing House Scam. Even if they are using the name and photo of a prominent PCH employee ―do NOT believe them. Our PCH employees and official PCH Prize Patrol Fan pages will never private message you on Facebook.
So fans, keep these 5 tips in mind, and you’ll be protected against Publishers Clearing House Scams. If you have more questions about whether something is legitimate or a scam, please visit our FAQ page. And if you’ve been contacted by a scammer, please fill out a Scam Incident Report.
And remember, you can’t WIN if you’re not IN! So, keep entering the PCH Sweepstakes daily.
All the best!
Elaina R.
PCH Online Creative
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Someone just called me saying I won, but I never entered the sweepstakes. Perhaps the first thing on your list should be: If you don’t enter, you can’t win.
Hi James! The real PCH doesn’t notify our major prize winners via phone, standard mail, email, or social media, and we never ask for money to claim a prize. Please report any details you have about that scam contact to us at this link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I also encourage you to check out these Safety Tips for some great info on what to watch for: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Stay safe everyone!!
Got a call from Mr Baniel Willison said l won 3.5 Millon and told me to call extion 101 got more information said they would be here aug 6th also said I won car. Said to call 1-800 490-3269 and it said Publishers Clearing House. And I talked to him.
Hello Barbara, that is not the real PCH calling you; it’s a scammer that’s only pretending to be from PCH. Please do not call that number, do not give the scammer any personal info including bank account information, and definitely do not send them any money if they ask. If you haven’t already done so, please report that scam contact to us via the following link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I encourage you to read these Safety Tips too: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!
Today, July 28, 2022, I received a call from a scammer who identified himself as Mr. Sayer from PCH. He stated that he was calling to let me know that I am the winner of $4 million. Said I should have gotten two letters in the mail last week from PCH informing me of same. I told him I never received those letters and asked he resend them to me. He stated his company (PCH) is not at fault, that sometimes things get lost in the mail and he could not send me the letters again. He also referred to Deborah Holland’s name and that he was authorized by PCH to call me. In a very rude tone of voice he asked me: “Do you want the money or not?” “Have you ever won any money before?” I responded that I strongly suspected that this was a scam. He then asked if I had a husband so that he could speak with him also. I told him that my husband is not available at the moment. The scammer then angrily gave me his name again (Mr. Sayer) and his phone number (###-###-8563) to call back when my husband is available.
By the way, the scammer had a very slow, precise manner of speaking, with a slightly discernable foreign accent. Also, just to test the phone number given to me, I called but there was no ring at all. I rest my case.
Hi Lilo! Please report all contacts from scammers to PCH via this link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. PCH does partner with the Federal Trade Commission and we send all scam reports to them so please make sure you let us know anytime a scammer contacts you. Remember, the real PCH never notifies major prize winners via phone, standard mail, email, or social media, and we never ask winners to pay to claim their prize. You can see more Safety Tips here: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim.
What is current employment status of Deborah Holland, PCH
Carol, thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with your question we kindly ask that you contact us by phone at your convenience. Our customer service representatives may be reached at http://bit.ly/ContactPCH between Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11 PM & Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you. This is useful information . Confirms my suspicion.
Tuesday the 26th I received a phone call from publishing Clarence house tell me I want 18 million and change and on top of everything says I need to pay 1000 it was 25 now it’s 1000 somebody’s thrown in 15right there I don’t pay to win I play a dollar on lotto scam I looked up this site thank you for having these five tips he’s in Panama City on the beach in a hotel he will be here tomorrow with the camera crew roses and all that but he will have two debit cards well last time I know publishing clearinghouse don’t have a debit cards his name is Dave Sawyer what should I do He sent his ID WITH A PICTURE OF HIM AND A COOY OF THE DEPIT CARDS ILL RECEIVE.
I SHOULD HAVE THE POLICE HERE WAITING ALSO UNDER COVER.
PEOPLE LOOK OUT IF YOU HAVE TO PAY THEN ITS A SCAM!!!!!!!!
Hello Klara, the real PCH doesn’t notify our major prize winners via phone, standard mail, email, or social media, and we never ask for money to claim a prize. Please report any details you have about that scam contact to us at this link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I also encourage you to check out these Safety Tips for some great info on what to watch for: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Stay safe everyone!!
SOMEONE IS TRYING TO SCAM ME NOW SAYING THAT THEY DON’T COME TO THE DOOR IF YOU WON THE TWO MILLIONS, AND THEY HAVE TO CALL ME BACK BECAUSE I WON THE MONEY 2 WEEKS AGO AND FOR ME TO CALL BACK IN 45 MIN
Hello Eileen, that is not the real PCH calling you; it’s a scammer that’s only pretending to be from PCH. Please do not call that number, do not give the scammer any personal info including bank account information, and definitely do not send them any money if they ask. If you haven’t already done so, please report that scam contact to us via the following link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I encourage you to read these Safety Tips too: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!
So what can we do about it Call police
Hi Klara! Please report all contacts from scammers to PCH via this link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. PCH does partner with the Federal Trade Commission and we send all scam reports to them so please make sure you let us know anytime a scammer contacts you. Remember, the real PCH never notifies major prize winners via phone, standard mail, email, or social media, and we never ask winners to pay to claim their prize. You can see more Safety Tips here: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim.
I received a call Saturday July 18 saying I won first prize which was about 18M and a Mercedes Benz. They said a team would knock on my door to take me to a new bank and deposit the money. I asked if they needed any funds for me. They said no, but later in the call said I would pay 1% which was $18K. I declined. Was this real.
Hello Bill, that is not the real PCH calling you; it’s a scammer that’s only pretending to be from PCH. Please do not call that number, do not give the scammer any personal info including bank account information, and definitely do not send them any money. If you haven’t already done so, please report that scam contact to us via the following link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I encourage you to read these Safety Tips too: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!
I got a phone call from a fellow saying his name is mark cooper on Sunday with pch sweepstakes saying I won 7.5 million and a 2022 class c Mercedes’ and that todd Sloan Dave sawyer and Daniel lamb were showing up at my home at 11 am Monday morning with certified check and the vehicle, is this a joke or scam being played on me He did give me a confirmation code I’m suppose to show Todd Sloan .is this real or scam let me know what to expect
Hi Wade! That is not the real PCH calling you; it’s a scammer that’s only pretending to be from PCH. Please do not call that number, do not give the scammer any personal info including bank account information, and definitely do not send them any money if they ask. If you haven’t already done so, please report that scam contact to us via the following link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I encourage you to read these Safety Tips too: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!
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My name is Anita I work for the PUBLISHER CLEARING HOUSE, (PCH) has awarded more than 315 million in prizes to random individuals since 1967 We reviewed your entry form and your application has been approved successfully for the sweepstakes,Therefore you’re eligible to receive the sum of 50,300.00 from the ongoing PCH Grants Please reach out to receive your Money (sweepstakes)..Thank you…
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Hi Randi! That is definitely a scammer who contacted you! PCH will never send friend requests, private messages, or winner notifications via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc; we also never ask for money to claim a prize. Do not give this person any personal information and certainly do not send them any money!! Instead, report them to PCH by completing a Scam Incident Report. Here’s how: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. Check out this FAQ for info on how to stop scammers from contacting you on Facebook: http://bit.ly/StopFBScammers. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!