Hello, PCH fans and friends! We want to remind you of an important thing to remember about WINNING BIG.
“Is This for Real?”
Let’s say you’re sitting in front of the TV after a long day, taking it easy watching your favorite show, when the phone rings. You look down at the caller ID and jump right out of your seat. Is this for real? Could it possibly be??
Can you believe it, they say they are Publishers Clearing House! Calling with news about your BIG PRIZE! Did you really just win One Million Dollars?
HOLD UP, don’t fall for that call! Scammers LOVE to try to trick people (like you, loyal PCHers) with advance notifications about winning prizes or big money from PCH. It’s one of the most common scams we see around here.
How We DON’T Contact You
Besides calling you on the phone, scammers will send texts and email, or even privately message people to tell them they’ve won. Would you believe some scammers go so far as to mail phony letters with fake checks inside? PCH never does any of those things, so that’s how you can recognize it’s a scam.
Also, do NOT answer a friend request from Danielle or Howie – the Prize Patrol and PCH don’t send friend requests. We do happily interact with fans on our official blue-check social pages (just don’t post any of your personal info there!).
So Let’s Say It Once More…
Publishers Clearing House will NEVER notify winners of major prizes ahead of time. NEVER. You’ll know you’re being scammed if you receive a phone call, text or other alert from someone claiming to be PCH with a Big Check with your name on it. Chances are they’re going to ask YOU to send THEM money in order to claim the prize.
Remember, at Publishers Clearing House, winning is 100% FREE. ALWAYS. We will NEVER call you asking for money to claim winnings. Don’t fall for the friend request from someone masquerading as a Prize Patrol member. It’s FAKE, FAKE, FAKE.
Remember, there’s only ONE WAY to find out if you’ve won a SuperPrize from PCH – if the Prize Patrol shows up at your door with a Big Check in your name! Scammers are smarter and more relentless than ever, so we urge you to stay safe and vigilant, and never EVER respond to a notification that you’ve won a prize or answer a friend request. We can’t emphasize it enough!
We’re all In It to Win It… but safely!
Just got my phone call telling me I won 8.5 million, 7000 a week for life and a 2023 GMC truck. “David Miller” called from a restricted #, but hung up after I told him he is a scammer. You can pull my name for real, that would be awesome @
Hello Dwight, I am really happy that you knew that it was not the real PCH who contacted you! We never notify major winners over the phone. We would really appreciate it if you would send us the details of this scam call you received. Please complete a Scam Incident Report at : 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. Please be careful everyone!!
Thank you. They have tried to scam me several times. I almost fell for it.
Do you have to pay a rescheduling fee?
I have a person trying to collect a $235 rescheduling fee because I missed the first attempt to deliver! The only way I’ll receive my prize is to pay a rescheduling fee.
Hello Freddie, We certainly take the issue of scams and the illegal use of our name by scammers very seriously; that’s why we regularly educate our fans on what they can do to protect themselves. Unfortunately, scammers aren’t always easy to locate since many of them operate out of country. All scam contacts can be reported to PCH via this link: http://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. 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. Stay safe everyone!
Do you want to be notified of a scam, phone number etc.
Hello Gloria, That is a scammer posing as Danielle! The real Danielle doesn’t privately contact winners via Facebook and you never need to pay to claim a PCH prize. Please report this scam to us by completing a scam incident report. Click this link to find out how: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. Stay safe everyone!
Mike Henry $$$ $$$-$$$$ ×102 calling says you need to pay $998 federal cooperation charge to release the $5 million dollars in prize money. Wants a cashiers check made out to accountant Gloria Dyal.
Hi Barb, that’s a scammer, NOT the real PCH. Just so you know, you never have to pay a fee to claim a prize you may have won from PCH, for any reason. It’s important to know also that PCH does not contact winners of a major prize privately via phone, text, email, mail, or on Social Media. If anyone asks you for money for any reason to claim a prize, you can be sure they’re a scammer. Please don’t give them any money, or any personal information! You can read more about these kinds of scams here: https://info.pch.com/fraud-protection. If you do have a scammer contact you please report them to us at this link: https://bit.ly/Report-Scam-To-PCH. Have a great day, and stay safe!
Hi, my name is Edwina L$$$$, and I reside at $$$ R$$$$$$ Rd. W$$$$$$$, IA. I am texting or calling to ask if I got a real person that informed me of such winnings of 10. Millions of dollars. It was from a 1-888—– number of talking on phone about winnings, but I lost connection the two times I was called from this lady that called. I have questions??
Hi Edwina! 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://info.pch.com/fraud-protection. Stay safe!
I was asked to confirm my address a week ago via email from pch. What does this mean?
Hello Daniel, If you need assistance, please reach out to our customer service team by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/ContactPCH.
Thank you, they have been calling me and they ask for fee money, so I know it was a scam. I am so glad I decided to check to see if I was right.
Hi Kathy, we’re sorry to hear the scammers are bothering you. Please make sure to report them 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. Thank you, have a great weekend and stay safe!
I received an email saying I have won $500 a week for life. Is this legit?