Greetings, fans and friends,
I love reading your blog comments! But my heart breaks when I read comments from those of you who have been the victim of a PCH imposter scam.
Here at PCH, we work very hard to educate everyone about how to avoid a scam and how to report a scam. And while it might help other blog readers when you share your scam stories in the “comments” section of the blog, it is crucial that you report scams using our names properly – and immediately!
“Report a Scam!”
Says Danielle Lam
Whether you receive a fraudulent “friend request” on Facebook from a member of the PCH Prize Patrol (remember, the PCH Prize Patrol never sends friend requests on Facebook!) … or get a phone call, email or letter from someone claiming to be from PCH, who will award you a prize only if you send money first (something that would also never happen with the real PCH), you absolutely need to take the following action:
• Report the scam using our Scam Incident Report
Are you unsure of whether or not you’ve been scammed? We have tons of practical help on our Scam Prevention tab on Facebook as well as our Fraud Protection Page at PCH.com.
And while you’re on the PCH Blog, take a look at these informative posts:
PCH Scam Warning: Please Don’t Post Your Personal Information!
Think You’re Being Scammed? Check Out PCH’s New Scam Prevention Tab!
How to Prevent Friend Requests from PCH Scammers
Here at PCH, the safety and security of our fans, friends and customers is a top priority. We truly care about each and every one of you! Remember, knowledge is power!
Sincerely,
Debbie K.
PCH Creative
There are so many that scammers ask to follow me…They have so many different ways and names. I don’t how many that has Ms. Danielle has..but I don’t receive these scams til I go check out PCH on Instagram.. personally I get 8 to 10 different names with Ms. Danielle’s name and Mr Todd and Mr. Dave ..but they seem to love Danielles name ….if I known I would get this I would have written all the names down..I don’t know how to report scam on PCH. 🤷
Hello Garnetta, 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!!
Thank you for such a prompt reply. I’m very thankful for each one of you guys at pch… I have been an active player for years. Love playing all the games..etc.
As far as someone sending my a friend request, I had already assumed it was fake an deleted it. So thanks again!! IN IT TO WIN IT!!!
GOD BLESS!!
I have gotten two phone messages that state it is PCH calling to tell me I have won $1000,000.00. They leave a phone number to call back within a certain amount of time. I have deleted their calls. Is this a scam?
Hi Christine, 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’ve gotten a couple of phone calls also and showing the big check of 1,000,000. With my name on it. Once I they called me and it was a Hispanic lady saying she was Danielle, lol now I know that isn’t her voice…lol but that’s with a 205 number
Yes, this clearly is a scammer, he says to l notify him, if you haven’t received your prize. Shame on him.
Hi Donna! 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!!
I have been getting alot of messages on instagram stating that i won and they had a big check tjat said my name and it was for 1000000.00 million dollars
Hi Margarita, I’m sorry to hear you’ve been contacted by scammers. 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 have 5 different mess from 4 people right now
Hello Justin, we’re sorry to hear the scammers have contacted you. We would like to remind everyone that you never have to pay to claim a PCH prize. PCH do NOT contact winners of a major prize via phone, text, email, mail, or on Social Media. Please report all scammers to us by completing a scam incident report: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. We provide numerous videos, blogs, and tips to help protect yourself and you can check it out here: https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection-2/. Please stay safe!
Hello
This Agent Mikado Quiin, also tell me that I have to send 500.00 dollar to FedEx in order that my 30, 000.00 be awarded to me directly to my address in Chelsea Massachusetts. He told me that he was very serious guy because he is part of the PCH organization. ¿Is that true?
Hi Félix, I’m sorry to tell you that was a scammer, not the real PCH. It’s important to remember that PCH does not contact winners of a major prize via phone, text, email, mail, or on Social Media. Also, 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 report them to us at this link: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. We provide numerous videos, blogs, and tips to recognize these scammers here: https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection-2/. Take care!
I have been in contact with Agent Mikado Quiin, he said that he is working in a program that have to see with the Federal Government and in connection with World Bank, also they said that he is working with the PCH. The real problem is that he said that I have the right for free money from this agencies for $100,000.00 and then he asked me how much do I need from this amount of, I told him that I need 30,000.00 for to paid all my debt. ¿My question is do you know this Agent Mikado Quiin?
Hi Félix, I’m sorry to tell you that was a scammer, not the real PCH. It’s important to remember that PCH does not contact winners of a major prize via phone, text, email, mail, or on Social Media. Also, 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 report them to us at this link: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. We provide numerous videos, blogs, and tips to recognize these scammers here: https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection-2/. Take care!
Thanks for answering me , I will try to be more alert to kind of scammers, thanks again.
Thank You 🙏 And God Bless