Facebook Scams: Friend or Faux?
Facebook can be a wonderful place for folks like you and me to connect with friends, family and certain businesses we enjoy interacting with. However, like most great inventions and tools, it can be misused by people in a fraudulent attempt to deceive. At Publishers Clearing House, officials have noticed a couple of “fake’ Facebook Fan Pages fraudulently created for the sole purpose of misleading PCH Fans.
This is how the scam often works:
A scammer creates a “fake” PCH Fan Page in the hopes that people will “like” it. When that occurs, the scammer will then contact the PCH Fan and ‘falsely” inform them that they have won a PCH sweepstakes prize, with one very deceitful twist – – the consumer will be asked to send or wire money, or some type of financial payment in order to collect the “bogus” prize.
Here is some important information to help keep you protected….
1. You NEVER have to pay money to enter or receive a prize from Publishers Clearing House. It’s just that simple. If anyone says they are from Publishers Clearing House and they are asking for any type of payment so that you can receive a prize, you have not heard from the real PCH!
2. Publishers Clearing House will NEVER contact a prize winner via Facebook. If you are ever lucky enough to win a prize of $10,000.00 or more, the Prize Patrol will knock on your door and surprise you with a “Big Check.” Should you win a prize valued under $10,000, Publishers Clearing House will notify you via certified mail that you are a winner. And, you will NEVER be asked to make any type of payment for that prize award! That’s the law!
How to Tell If A PCH Fan Page Is Legitimate!
The only legitimate PCH Fan Pages are the pages that are “LIKED” by Publishers Clearing House. Here’s a listing of official PCH Fan Pages that you can visit with complete confidence:
Remember: Being A PCH Facebook Fan Can Be Very Rewarding!
When you are a fan of any authorized PCH Fan Pages you get to connect with other fans in addition to staying on top of the latest PCH happenings. When you “LIKE” us you’ll get insider “WINNING MOMENT” information and special contest opportunities. Just make sure you don’t “FAUX-GET” these important tips – – and make certain you are dealing with the real PCH Fan Pages!
Sincerely,
Elliott M.
PCH Creative
