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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When I win I can go home just need to have heads up and I’m there. I’m in A$$$$$$ CA until after the new year.
Hi! The address on my account is my postal address. How would you find me if I were to be a winner? Do I have to change my postal / mailing address for my residential one?
Hi Omayra! If you need assistance, please reach out to our customer service team by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/ContactPCH.
I just received a call from someone saying he was Dave Sayer. Most people have to go to Washington DC to pick up a prize but they were in Columbus Ohio and they would come to me. First would be a UPS brown and yellow truck with a check, second would be a tow truck delivering a 2023 GMC truck I’d won and the third would be the Prize Patrol in a van along with Terry Bradshaw they wanted me to go to rite aid and buy a federal something card for $499 and Terry Bradshaw would hand me a brown envelope with keys, certificates, and $750. I told them I had the cash have Terry Bradshaw come up to my door and knock and then I’d believe it and the guy hung up on me.
Hi M! That is not the real PCH calling you; it’s a scammer that’s only pretending to be from PCH. Please do not call that number, do not give the scammer any personal info including bank account information, and definitely do not send them any money if they ask. If you haven’t already done so, please report that scam contact to us via the following link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. I encourage you to read these Safety Tips too: https://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Please be careful everyone; don’t become a scammer’s victim!
Someone called me saying I was a prize winner, and to contact PCH at 1-$$$ $$$-$$$$.
Hi Miko! 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. 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://bit.ly/FraudProtection2. Stay safe!
1 received a text message from Ronald Schwartz saying that I had been randomly selected and could get up to $450,000. He also gave me a list of information that he would need in order to receive my package. The information he was asking was for my mother’s name and my bank name not the account but I thought that was odd I believe it’s a scam.
Hi Donna, you’re definitely describing a scam. The real PCH doesn’t notify our major prize winners via text, 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!!
Hi Danielle, I recently moved and was just curious if I win would you deliver my prize to my new address since I haven’t received anymore contest or sales brochures since I moved.
Have I won?
Hi Gale! 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 at your convenience. Our customer service representatives may be reached at http://bit.ly/ContactPCH. We look forward to hearing from you.
I was called by a Mr. John Matthew, who said he works for PCH for 14 to 15 years. Did not ask for money, just wanted to let me know that I was a winner and was trying to get in touch with me. The number is 9292862748. Please advise if this is legit.
Hello Juanita! 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 didn’t get an email reply to the “forgot my password” request.
Hi Stephen! Thank you for contacting PCH. In order for us to assist you with this concern, we will need a bit more information. We kindly ask that you contact us 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. You may also reach out by using our Digital Assistant that can also be found at the link we provided. We look forward to hearing from you.
I think there are scammers out there. I hope I win the big one, one day.
Hello Christopher! 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 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!!