Publishers Clearing House imposters keep coming

Why can't our FTC do SOMETHING about Publishers Clearing House? They have been advertising and been around for years...it is all just a scam! They should be SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY!!!

Pulishers Clearing House delivering $85K today but they need a money transfer of $1,800 by Wells Fargo Bank to Mr. Bav Sawyer. He calls from number 876-895-5805 caller ID shows Kingston, Jamaica. SCAM!!!

I never played the state lottery, but I was thinking of it since the money you spend goes to such good projects. I'd just think of it as a few extra dollars in taxes a week. But suppose I won? How would I know if it was for real? I'm not sure where to begin or what to watch out for.

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WE get calls every day,money,IRS,Medicare,computer service,donations for VETS not on the approve lists. check with the VFW.......

I got a call that I won $100,000.00, but would have to send a check to cover fees. I told them to just deduct that from the $100,000.00. They were not happy!

Publisher clearing house scam saying my mother won trying to get her to go get a green dot scratch off and give them the number on the card so they can verify. His name michael poloski you've won house phone they called from 876 836 2619 carlten JM .cell phone they called from 302 408 4767

Received a so called letter from PCH with a check!! We got on computer and found a phone # for PCH and called them. They had us send them copies of the letter and check, which we did. Told us at that time that they didn't know about this scam. This is a good site for learning about all of the scams going on. Thank you!

Pch says ordering something doesn't inprove your chance of winning! But now because I did order a magazine that I normally get there saying take a look at the stuff you have won 30% off your order and if you won't order they keep showing more and won't let you enter saying you have 1 more step before you go to the final level I think that's false advertising

I think the whole PCH thing is a scam in and of itself. Other than the actors they use in their ads, have you ever read about, or seen on TV, anyone who actually won anything? It's a scam to sell magazines.

Yeah, I know about that PCH. They do string you along, have you doing things (playing games) online... Yes, the date keeps getting pushed upward... why would they want to take up peoples time like that and get their hopes up for nothing. It's gotten to the point in order to protect yourself and your interest, you really can't believe anyone. If I don't know you, to me, you're a scam.

My mom got a letter claiming to be from PCH asking for money to be sent to win a prize. We called PCH and they were very helpful in educating us about this scam and providing us information to contact law enforcement. They made it clear they never ask for money to win and actually called my Mom back to make sure she was okay and had not lost any money and understood it was a scam

A "Publishers Clearinghouse" man just called here 4/25/18 at 10:30am to from an "unknown name" source with poor telephone clarity (possibly a cell)and said we were 1st prize winners of $2.5M and a 2018 Mercedes valued at $200K.He asked us for our email address so he could send our info. I told them to send the info to us by certified mail which we were happy to accept. He must have our mailing address. He hung up. Do not give unknown people any more info if they call.

The easiest way to know if that "check" you received is good. Make a copy of it. The word VOID will be all over the copy. Then turn everything into the FTC!!

They are on Instagram w fake profiles. They DM you.

My mother was victimized and it ruined her life. I found this at the very beginning of the year and she sent over $15,000 to these scammers and her entire life has changed. Please watch your elderly parents because this is SOOOO REAL and it has changed our lives..

Thank you for keeping on these !!!!!!!! sick people!

But think of the millions that the post office collects in postage from PCH and their worthless trash mailings.

Just kidding. That's what the guy told me. He called me at least 6 times between yesterday and today. On the last call, I told him I did some research and I knew this was a scam. Then I hung up and blocked his number. Don't give them any information. He knew my address but I never confirmed it.

I received a call stating that I won $355,000,000 from PCH and also a Mercedes Benz, then the next day I got a call asking what color did I want my car to be. I told him I did not believe him and he asked what proof I would need. I told him I wanted and official certified letter.

I just got a call from 1-876-584-0241 Jamaica NY. Said he was PCH and that I won 6.5 Million plus a new Mercedes sports car. He had me write down bogus stuff like batch code & verification #s, etc. even the name of the verifying attorney (Mary Smith). Then started to ask me questions, like my marital status, working or retired, etc....I stopped it before it got to any important info. When he asked how to spell my name, I said "you called me, you don't know my name?" (It's an common easy to spell name). I said something about checking with PCH headquarters because I wasn't comfortable and he hung up LOL.

My mother received a phone call this evening. Told her she won money, Mercedez Benz, etc. What a bunch of scammers.

Years ago I tried one of their "unusual products" - some "very special" hands-free magnifier glass. The quality was so bad it was impossible to use. It was a real pain in the neck to return it. Then they sent me a lengthy letter that seemed to state I've ALREADY WON. I am a foreigner, my English is not perfect. So, I asked my American friend to decipher it for me. It took HIM about half an hour to find out: - the phrase was "WINNER will receive..." but they never said "YOU ARE the winner" - I was about to receive something called "COMPENDIUM" (I was unable to find that word in a dictionary). They kept bombarding me with their lottery offers even after I moved o another location - they found me even there! And it took me a lot of lost nerve cells to finally get them off my back. Here is my conclusion: Publisher's Clearing House is evil. No more business with them.

I got a call today which turned out to be this scam. I played along giving false info and they finally got to the point of telling me I needed to go to Walmart to register my prize. From that point I just kept asking "What does PCH have to do with Walmart?" anytime the guy paused for breath in reciting his script. He finally got so fed up that he hung up. Best of all I managed to waste about 40 minutes of his time while eating my lunch and trying not to laugh out loud.

Tell me this letter is for real-Please.. I know it's not...I received a letter along with a check for processing fees & duty taxes & the letter said I was a winner of $75,000.00 from unclaimed prize money & the check enclosed would take care of all taxes. It was fun reading it but we all know it's a scam. darn..

On May7 I received a call from Las Vegas #702-237-1533.He Allen Rogers,and Anthoy Cooper, Told me I was selected to recieve 2.5M and 500K in cash, in a private deal. All I had to do was go to my bank and get them $9500,to cover FTC Cert. I told them I did not have that much ready cash But if they would call back the next day I would try to get it. more to come today at 1.00PM

I got an email from someone named Kristin Cooke claiming she's from pch. She said I won a 850,000 lottery sweepstakes... Bogus...

PCH makes it clear that they never alert any winners any advance either by calling or emailing you nor do they ever make you have to pay them anything in order to receive it. Anyone who does either of these is obviously a scammer. Also, they will never be asking you for any personal information other than for your mailing address and birthdate, but not anything else especially if it involves a social security number, plus they should know from your account where you live anyway. Should you win one of the smaller prizes, they will usually just send an email alert of either how to pick it up or they will just mail it to you, but they will never tell you to send them anything. Meanwhile, winning a grand prize means that they will show up in person, and they do know where you live by your account. Please keep in mind that they don't friend anyone via social media, so if someone claiming it's them doing this, it's obviously fake. More importantly, you can't win a contest that you never entered for in the first place. As for the emails you may receive as a result of playing with them, you can always unsubscribe from them like I did for some of them so that the you won't be getting them later on.

Check on George Perry he claims to be a Federal Gov. worker trying to collect money for lottery winnings.

Just went thru this as well. A charles crumpton call my brother telling him he won 2.4 million and 100,000 cash this took place over two days and asking for more money. Into an account at wells Fargo for Joseph z compise. Call us dumb. No more.

I just received a call from someone named Dave Sawyer in Kingston Jamaica! Number was 876-365-8837 and said I won $1.5 million plus a brand new 2017 Buick. I was given a 6-digit number and told to call Andy Goldberg at the PCH NY Headquarters at 716-222-3161. I immediately looked up how PCH notifies their winners and it's exclusively through the live prize patrol, not via phone call (smaller prizes may be notified via mail or email). I didn't call the next number and received another phone call from the first number. I immediately told them I knew it was a scam and was contacting PCH directly. They hung up. SCAMMERS!

This was a private message that I received recently. I posted this on my fb friends as I was very suspicious: I'd love to have $6,000,000 drop in my lap, but I really don't believe this is legitimate. The person who is sending me all of this is Tricia Tricia. Does anyone else know her or know anything about this? .................... Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Are you a HUGE fan of the PCH?? what level of a PCH are you??? (A) SUPER (B) HUGE (C) GOOD What is PCH Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. ?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. What if you woke up and see us at your door with a big check what will be your reaction ?? Yes that is correct as all entries have been validated and approved and now we have good news for you?? If you won what would you do first and who would you call first?? And what would winning with the PCH mean to you and your family? Wed 8:33pm I am very suspicious of the validity of this, but if it's true what do you want me to do? 5:05am Do you have faith in us here at the PCH?? Do you know why you have been contacted by a PCH Elite Prize Patrol Team Member at this very moment??? Congratulations you are our 24th winner of this Year 2018 here at the Publishers Clearing House you have won for yourself (10.Million dollars)($5,000 a weekly for life)(and a brand new BMW car )Should be delivered to you.. And yes indeed dear this is your life changing opportunity right here and now. Many persons don't believe us at first it is ok though but with just a little faith and compliance we will see that your prize delivery is done successfully as we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek? For verification purposes please provide me with your full name and current address and a valid cellphone number to ensure I am speaking to the correct person and we are on the right track. 2:26pm My legal name is Rosemary Wiener. Cell phone # is 907-351-9609. Address: 13020 Sues Way, Anchorage, AK. 99516 Thank you for your compliance and now please hold while I have this information verified and confirmed. And who would you like to state as the beneficiary of this prize winnings to be passed on to? And do you have an active live bank account to facilitate for this prize check deposit? Do you have two valid ID's to show us when we arrive at your doorstep to prove you are a US Citizen?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Chat Conversation End LikeShow more reactions Comment Share . I recently received this. I'm very suspicious. My many friends are saying it must be a scam: I'd love to have $6,000,000 drop in my lap, but I really don't believe this is legitimate. The person who is sending me all of this is Tricia Tricia. Does anyone else know her or know anything about this? .................... Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Are you a HUGE fan of the PCH?? what level of a PCH are you??? (A) SUPER (B) HUGE (C) GOOD What is PCH Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. ?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. What if you woke up and see us at your door with a big check what will be your reaction ?? Yes that is correct as all entries have been validated and approved and now we have good news for you?? If you won what would you do first and who would you call first?? And what would winning with the PCH mean to you and your family? Wed 8:33pm I am very suspicious of the validity of this, but if it's true what do you want me to do? 5:05am Do you have faith in us here at the PCH?? Do you know why you have been contacted by a PCH Elite Prize Patrol Team Member at this very moment??? Congratulations you are our 24th winner of this Year 2018 here at the Publishers Clearing House you have won for yourself (10.Million dollars)($5,000 a weekly for life)(and a brand new BMW car )Should be delivered to you.. And yes indeed dear this is your life changing opportunity right here and now. Many persons don't believe us at first it is ok though but with just a little faith and compliance we will see that your prize delivery is done successfully as we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek? For verification purposes please provide me with your full name and current address and a valid cellphone number to ensure I am speaking to the correct person and we are on the right track. 2:26pm My legal name is Rosemary Wiener. Cell phone # is 907-351-9609. Address: 13020 Sues Way, Anchorage, AK. 99516 Thank you for your compliance and now please hold while I have this information verified and confirmed. And who would you like to state as the beneficiary of this prize winnings to be passed on to? And do you have an active live bank account to facilitate for this prize check deposit? Do you have two valid ID's to show us when we arrive at your doorstep to prove you are a US Citizen?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Chat Conversation End LikeShow more reactions Comment Share . I recently received the following which I now posted on my fb page. My many friends are saying this is a scam. I'd love to have $6,000,000 drop in my lap, but I really don't believe this is legitimate. The person who is sending me all of this is Tricia Tricia. Does anyone else know her or know anything about this? .................... Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Are you a HUGE fan of the PCH?? what level of a PCH are you??? (A) SUPER (B) HUGE (C) GOOD What is PCH Well, I hope all of you know the answer by now: Of course real people win PCH prizes! No, those people jumping for joy in the TV commercials are not actors – they really won! And, absolutely – PCH is as real as real gets! Whenever you shop at Walmart Walgreens CVS Pharmacy Krogers Safeway and pay your bills and time that is the way you submitted your entry form among our participant and was chosen as our lucky Grand Prize winner. ?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. What if you woke up and see us at your door with a big check what will be your reaction ?? Yes that is correct as all entries have been validated and approved and now we have good news for you?? If you won what would you do first and who would you call first?? And what would winning with the PCH mean to you and your family? Wed 8:33pm I am very suspicious of the validity of this, but if it's true what do you want me to do? 5:05am Do you have faith in us here at the PCH?? Do you know why you have been contacted by a PCH Elite Prize Patrol Team Member at this very moment??? Congratulations you are our 24th winner of this Year 2018 here at the Publishers Clearing House you have won for yourself (10.Million dollars)($5,000 a weekly for life)(and a brand new BMW car )Should be delivered to you.. And yes indeed dear this is your life changing opportunity right here and now. Many persons don't believe us at first it is ok though but with just a little faith and compliance we will see that your prize delivery is done successfully as we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek? For verification purposes please provide me with your full name and current address and a valid cellphone number to ensure I am speaking to the correct person and we are on the right track. 2:26pm My legal name is Rosemary Wiener. Cell phone # is 907-351-9609. Address: 13020 Sues Way, Anchorage, AK. 99516 Thank you for your compliance and now please hold while I have this information verified and confirmed. And who would you like to state as the beneficiary of this prize winnings to be passed on to? And do you have an active live bank account to facilitate for this prize check deposit? Do you have two valid ID's to show us when we arrive at your doorstep to prove you are a US Citizen?? Ok dear let me explain the PCH is the Publisher's Clearing House we are a legitimate sweepstakes company that only seek to help people by giving them a chance to win big and give your family the life changing experience you all deserve .. Chat Conversation End LikeShow more reactions Comment Share .

Just received the same PCH tex in facebook from someone using the and picture that I know, but hear from very often. Once they new I was on to them, all the comments vanished like I was unfriended, beware and NEVER give money or account into to ANYONE!!!!!

my wife got one of these calls today, she told me about it when i got home from work. she was told she won 485,00. They however needed 300.00 for an IRS registry number. After she sent the money they called back about about also winning a car and they needed additional 400.00. She sent it thru moneygram. i looked it up and she called money gram. after answering a lot of questions, she is getting a refund of that money. She also consented to allow her information about this incident to be given to several law enforcement agencies. My wife is smart and this sounded sooo good and true. All the numbers sounded official.