Imagine this…
The big SuperPrize winner is selected…the Prize Patrol travel plans are finalized…the flight takes off without a delay…the roses are picked up without a hitch…EVERYTHING is going exactly according to plan…and THEN, the big moment…the Prize Patrol excitedly runs up to the winner’s door…rings the bell…and NO ONE IS HOME!
WHAT DO THEY DO?
It’s a question we get asked ALL THE TIME. What DOES the Prize Patrol do if the winner isn’t home?
Have YOU ever wondered about this? Well, I’m here to tell you the answer. And if you think I’m going to say “they go give the prize to someone else” or even worse, “they don’t give away the prize at all” – THINK AGAIN! The winner not being home is something that happens ALL THE TIME when the Prize Patrol travels the country awarding Big Checks, and I can promise you, our winners ALWAYS get the money.
That’s right! Whether they have to wait for hours outside the winner’s home OR enlist the help of some friendly neighbors OR even hunt them down (at work, the supermarket or local neighborhood spot), the Prize Patrol does WHATEVER they need to deliver that Big Check!
So exactly how long has the Prize Patrol waited for a winner to come home? To find this out, I checked in with Danielle Lam, Prize Patrol Elite. And boy did she have A LOT of funny stories!
The first was about a Prize Patrol trip that didn’t go exactly as planned — the delivery to our $1 Million winner Rory Bellamy from Cleveland, Ohio. At the start, everything was going very smoothly. So smooth that Danielle even told Dave Sayer and Todd Sloane that “this is one of the smoothest running Prize Patrol trip’s I’ve ever done!”. Unfortunately, she had spoken too soon!
Because when the Prize Patrol showed up at Rory’s house, he was not home! Quickly, they jumped into action, thinking of a Plan B to find Mr. Bellamy. After asking a neighbor for help, it turned out that Rory was out for the day working as a house painter and wouldn’t be returning until 3:00 PM! 5 hours later, a family member of Rory’s who lived across the street was able to call his cell phone and trick him into coming home ASAP to check on something at her house. Total Prize Patrol wait time: 6 HOURS! WOW!
Sometimes, instead of waiting, the Prize Patrol relies on quick thinking. That’s exactly what happened when Danielle was on the road to present a Big Check for $20,000 to Lisa Tangeman in Daytona, Florida. Surprise, surprise, Lisa was not home when they pulled up in the van. Luckily, Danielle came up with the idea of getting in touch with one of Lisa’s family members, her husband Mark.
Mark convinced Lisa that she needed to return home because their new lawn mower was being delivered. Seeming like a completely harmless request, Lisa headed home where she was surprised by Danielle — and that $20,000 Big Check! Her reaction was a perfect mix of pure joy and disbelief, exactly what we hope for when presenting a winner with their check.
So folks, those are just 2 examples of what the Prize Patrol can do if the winner isn’t home. The important thing to remember is there is NOTHING to worry about. If you’re our big winner, you will DEFINITELY get your money — NO EXCEPTIONS!
But remember, first you have to enter for your chance to win! Then who knows…the Prize Patrol could be knocking on YOUR door next!
Amanda C.
I was called twice and told that l have won.
I am looking forward to receiving the team at my home.
Thank all of you.
Received a call claiming to be PCH . They just asked if I would be home. The number they called from is $$$-$$$-$$$$. Scammer??
Hi Jane! Yes, sadly that is a scammer that contacted you. 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. Make sure to 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://info.pch.com/fraud-protection. Stay safe!
What happen if u get an email with a time and date that Prize Patrol would be at your house? I got a email from this website saying 9:00 on February 28,2023. The Prize Patrol was delivering my prizes… but never showed up on the date.
Hi Anthony! I’m very sorry to tell you that was a scammer that contacted you, NOT the real PCH. Unfortunately there are scammers out there who will try to use our reputable name to scam our fans. It’s important to remember that PCH will never contact our big winners privately. All of our major prizes are awarded in person by our famous Prize Patrol, with no prior warning. Please report that scam 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://info.pch.com/fraud-protection. Stay safe!
Do you call to let us know going on Vacation, do I leave a address of where I am?
Hello Cynthia, Please reach out to our Digital Assistant where representatives are ready to assist with your concern. Please click the link here: https://bit.ly/ContactPCH for assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.
I got a call and I have moved recently. The caller said they sent notification in the mail but I didn’t reply, and he needed $500 to pay insurance and UPS fees. Is this a scam?
Hi Kim! Yes, that’s definitely a scammer. Just so you know, you never have to pay a fee to claim a prize you may have won from PCH, for any reason. It’s important to know also that PCH does not contact winners of a major prize privately via phone, text, email, mail, or on Social Media. If anyone asks you for money for any reason to claim a prize, you can be sure they’re a scammer. Please don’t give them any money, or any personal information! You can read more about these kinds of scams here: https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection-2/. Please make sure to report them to us at this link: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. Have a great day, and stay safe!
Did I win Giveaway # 19500?
Hello Brian! Please be aware that the number 19500 is a drawing number, not a specific number assigned to you. Everyone who enters for the grand prize drawing is entering into drawing number 19500. Once your entry has been transmitted to PCH Headquarters, it will be assigned a SuperPrize Number. It is this number that is used to pick the winner. We are sorry, but Customer Service does not have access to that file.
I got a phone call saying I was a winner. Said to call Dave Sauer at $$$ $$$-$$$$. Another one at $$$ $$$-$$$$. Is this real or a scam?
Hi Sandra! I’m sorry to say that’s a scammer, NOT the real PCH. Please do not call those numbers, do not give the scammers 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. Stay safe!
What a boon it would be to win!
Love to see you at my door, but would you have an all-wheel drive vehicle to make it up my driveway or walk it? It’s a steep hill no heels Danielle, it must be an amazing job…