One of the most frequent questions we get asked here at Publishers Clearing House is “What happens If I Win and I’m Not Home?” Because this is SUCH an important question, we had the PCH Video Group put together a new video to answer it for you. It’s part of our new “PCH CHAT” series staring Howie, and the Prize Patrol! Watch below to find out what happens.
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As Danielle and Todd explained in the video, if the winner isn’t home, the Prize Patrol does NOT give the prize to someone else. What they will do is WAIT for the winner to come home. Often times, they have to wait a really long time, which is what happened with Rory Bellamy, our $1 Million winner from November 2012, and Pam Barton. Can you believe the Prize Patrol waited a whole weekend for Pam?
In some cases, the Prize Patrol has even tracked winners down at work! Can you imagine getting surprised with a Big Check in person at your workplace? That’s what happened to our $10,000 winner Carol Copeland who the Prize Patrol surprised in front of a classroom full of students!
So remember everyone, the Prize Patrol ALWAYS finds their winner. So keep playing and YOU could be next!
Amanda C.
PCH Creative
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My name is Pamela and some company call me and said I won 2.3Mill and a car I want to no if it’s real or not I going to give u their number $ $$$ $$$-$$$$ thank u
Hi Pamela! 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!
I was led to believe that I was a winner for one out of 10 of the winners and I will they will let me know by August 31 and I received an email saying that I was being disqualified because of not having a data card if you guys could shed light on this I would appreciate it
Hello Jose, thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with your question we will need a bit more information. 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.
I just had someone call by the name Todd
Sloane from pch.
Tell me that I won 7 million n a car . Could u check for me. Name Samuel sposato.
410-441-1146.
Thank you
Hello Samuel, 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!!
Did I win
Hi Darrell, in order to assist you with this matter, we ask that you please reach out to our Customer Service team. Our Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 11 PM & Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time: https://bit.ly/ContactPCH. Let me know if you need anything else!
Does PCH ever call a winner and leave a message with a name and phone number? Or would that be a scam call?
The number 1-757-812-6093
Called me and said I won the Publisher Clearing House prize and wanted to know if I was home I believe it’s a scam and I didn’t lose any money but I just thought I’d let you know
Hello Debra, 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!!
June 30,2022 will be the day the winner needs to be home. We will be on vacation in Indiana from Florida. We will be back home on the 4th of July. Will we still receive the winnings if we win? Should I leave a note on our door with our phone numbers since we don’t have anyone in Fl contact us? Please let me know. Thanks
Hello Suzanne, thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with your question we will need a bit more information. 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 8:30 am to 11:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday and 8:30 am to 5 pm EST Saturdays. We look forward to hearing from you.
I don,t reckon I,ll win to anything . But will try anyhow. Like they say can’t win if you ain’t in
I still didn’t get an answer! Did I win the grand prize 85657pzh
I still didn’t get an answer!
Hello Alfred, thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with your question we will need a bit more information. 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 8:30 am to 11:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday and 8:30 am to 5 pm EST Saturdays. We look forward to hearing from you.
Who can I talk to I believe I won but didn’t get to door on time
Hello Loretta, thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with your question we will need a bit more information. 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 8:30 am to 11:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday and 8:30 am to 5 pm EST Saturdays. We look forward to hearing from you.
Grscias por todo y gracias a Dios por esta bella bendicion