Publishers Clearing House - Imposter 2026 Reports & Reviews

Publishers Clearing House(PCH) - Imposter Reports & Reviews (819)

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Phone: (203) 625-1921
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from David Smith with Publishers Clearing House Port Washington NY.. His phone numbers are 203-625-1921 and 475-265-2913. He said I won $2.5 million. I have had other Publishers Clearing House Scam calls. He sked what I made a year. They had to talk to the Internal Revenue Service to see how much tax I owed. He told me my tax would be $1216. I told him I do not tell anyone my personal business. I get these types of calls all the time. I know you don't get something for nothing. I hung up on him.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Phone: 775-686-0768
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from someone named Gina Davis from Winners International. She said they were associated with Publishers Clearing House and I won half a million dollars and Mercedes Benz. They told me I had to pay $1000.00 in gift cards today for security clearance. She told me she was going to bring the car over personally today. She asked me if I wanted it to be private so no one tries to rob me.

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- Anchorage, AK, USA

Phone: (346) 344-8392
Website: None
Address: Houston, TX, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was left a message by Larry Cooper (LC) on my land line that he had a package to deliver. I called him back on my cell phone so I could have records of whom I called. I was told I won the $3 million award and a Mercedes (later told to choose and a red convertible was an option). I was trying to leave Anchorage, AK for a trip to Seward, AK, after describing my winnings which had all the trappings PCH usually gives away, he connected me to David Mufassah (sp?). DM then tried to get me to give away my birthdate, etc. to ostensibly fill out a Federal Tax Form. I refused to give him any information over the phone. I told him that I had to go but we could fill out the forms when they arrived. DM gave me a direct line phone number to the ScamPulse.com in Houston (346) 344-8392. He also gave me a package ID number that I was supposed to be able to verify with the ScamPulse.com since they were supposed to log into the PCH computer, use that code, and verify that I won the money and prizes (including a $250,000 bonus). I called the number and talked with John Dixon. I gave told him why I called and he asked if I was given a package ID number. I gave him the ID number but I didn't hear the characteristic noises that belong to a keyboard being used to access a website, put in a password, and input the number. Of course, Dixon came back on the phone and verified that I was indeed a Publishers Clearing House winner. I hung up and tried to reach the number of the real Houston ScamPulse.com to let them know their identity was being used but their switchboard choice menu would not let me access anyone and when I tried again it said it was after 4:30 PM and the office was closed even though it was on 4:05 there. Next I was called a little before 7 AM on 4/22 but I did not answer the call. I was called on 4/24, a little before 8 AM by LC. I was told about the prize again and told that I would need to pay a small shipping and handling charge. Since I wasn't willing to give any of my personal information over the phone, I would need to send that amount. It was 3-400 dollars and by the end of the conversation it was $400. LC strung me along by asking about the car I drove and what color it was. I told him I had a classic Dodge Ram in red. He then asked me what kind of Mercedes I would like, pearl white, black or red. I said red. He then said the car was available in a hardtop or convertible and I said convertible. LC then asked about banking accounts and I said I had several. He then said I would need to do a direct transfer of the $400 to a bank account. He then asked what bank I would use and I said Wells Fargo. He then said he would call back the next morning with the bank information for me to do the direct transfer. He gave me an ID number that was 1197. I'm sure he took the last 4 digits of my cell phone number so he couldn't forget it. LC did call just before 8 AM on 4/25. I asked for the ID number and he correctly gave it. He said that it would take them about 5 hours to get my delivery here and was I ready to do the direct transfer. I said I couldn't because the bank would not open until 10 AM and it was 7:50 here. He said okay, would I do the direct transfer then? I said yes. He said I would need to send a wire transfer to Account Number: 1211260896 Routing Number: 063107513. The name on the account would be Lee Ann Banton. I waited until 9 AM to call the FBI but they referred me to your website. I still have a recording of LC if you need it. He has a speech impediment. I filed the previous with the FTC. I was since contacted by LC on my cell phone 3 times. He claims that he is in Fairbanks, Alaska and is going to be at my place soon.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Phone: (509) 631-9906
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

I wanted to report a scam call I received on my cell phone from Publishers Clearing House. The call came from phone number 509-631-9906 X22. Callers name was Mark Golden. This offer is only for the elderly. I won $.4.7 million and a Mercedes Benz. I would need to pay $3885 for insurance. I would need to pay out of pocket. If I did not have the money they would need to locate a sponsor. I would have to pay them back. I asked why do I need to pay if I won. He said I would need to pay insurance. Once I told him I did not have money he did not want to hear anything else. I hung up on him and called the Better Business.

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- Cocolalla, ID, USA

Phone: (501) 438-4411
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Caller Mary Smith said I won 850k and 7k per week for the rest of my life also a cherry red Mercedes Bends. Told me to go to Wal Mart tomorrow and buy an American Express and call them back and they would put 7 k on the card and show up with a check at my door. I asked Mary what my address was and she couldn’t supply it. She just said she knew where I lived. I hope you catch these people so sick of scammers. Thanks.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Phone: (724) 397-3981
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from a man named Dave Sawyer, he said he was from Publishers Clearing House. He told me I won $2.5 million and a Mercedes. He said I had to pay $350.00 in a Vanilla Gift Card. I told him I had no way of getting to the store, he told me where to go and that he'd call me back and I ended the called. He called back but I didn't answer.

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- Cleveland, OH, USA

Phone: (917) 341-0859
Address: OH, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call today from James Peterson from 305-501-3886 and said I won $8.5m and to go to CVS get a gift card for American Express for $499.25

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- Euclid, OH, USA

Phone: (854) 333-9622
Address: OH, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

I received a phone call today from Mike Townsend stating he was from Publisher's Clearing House and said I won $1m, a Ford truck and free AAA for one full year. Gave me a code #31360US for him.

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- Brunswick, OH, USA

Phone: (917) 922-2494
Address: NY, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

The man said I won 5.5 million from Publishers clearing house and a new truck And I never entered a contest he said they would be here at 5:30 pm today to deliver he said it would cost $80,000 fee.

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- Roanoke, VA, USA

Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call last night from Frank Moss with Publisher's Clearing House claiming I won $17 million, $5,000 a week, plus a Mercedes. He told me the money was in a Wells Fargo account and gave me a number to call to speak with someone from Wells Fargo 323-342-5322. When I called that number I got a recording, I hit number 2 because it was for the Publisher's Clearing House. I was then connected to Wells Fargo. The Wells Fargo guy told me I was going to have to pay $80,000 to the IRS for taxes. He then dropped it down to $9,000. WHen I told him I didn't have $9,000 he asked me how much money I had. I told him somewhere between $1,500 - $1,800. He then told me to go to CVS and purchase two prepaid Visa Debit Cards worth $500 each and then send the card information to them. He said he would call me back today.

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Phone: (800) 572-6739
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was told that I had won 3.5 million dollars with a 2023 Mercedes. They were going to come to my house and deliver the prize but I had to make a 499 dollar deposit to a prepaid card and had told me to go to cvs and wanted to stay on the phone while I go there and give me instructions how to deposit the money into the card and I had said I don't have the money but then he asked how much I had but I had asked if you win something you wasn't suppose to pay for the prize he had said cause I live in Hawaii and they charge a fee for it to be delivered he had also said that when they delver the prize they can follow me to the bank cause they were vgoing to give me a 50,000 dollars in cash it sounded suspicious so I hung up cause he was getting angry and insisted that he wasn't a scammer that he was the manager of the company and was sending someone out from kaneohe ups to deliver the prize

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WINNER O 7,000.00 A WEEK FOR LIFE

GOT A VOICE MAIL MESSAGE FROM 702-687-2730 ADVISING THAT I HAD TO CLAIM MY PRIZE UNDER CLAIM 95051.1 FOR THE PRIZE AND IT WAS FROM DANIELLE LAM FROM PUBLISHERS NEVER CALLED THIS PLACE A ITS A SCAM

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- Lorain, OH, USA

Phone: (718) 957-9045
Address: Staten Island, NY, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

I received a phone call and did not answer because the caller id said Staten Island. The message left said I won $15 million and my claim code was 1065 and to press a number or call to claim my prize which I did not press any keys nor did I call.

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- Olmsted Falls, OH, USA

Phone: (917) 813-6394
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone message on March 17, 2023 from Deborah Holland claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. She called from 917-813-6394. She wanted me to call back phone number 929-581-6084 and give code number 4711. Stated I won $5000 a week for life. I did not call the phone number back. Absolutely not. She also told me to check my email or mail. I never spoke with them. I knew it was a scam. I wanted to report the call. I thought I should let you know.

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- Bedford, OH, USA

Phone: (315) 498-0917
Address: 855 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, ON, CAN
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a letter in the mail stating I won $2 million 600,000 dollars Wants me to call 315-498-0917 and speak with an agent by the name of David Sayers. I tried calling the number has a recording stating the Magic Jack person that you are trying to reach is not available. I didn't leave a message.

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Phone: (469) 210-7024
Address: Dallas, TX, USA
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Woman called from the "Publishers Clearing House" to ask why the prize had not been claimed yet. Said we needed to call 888-704-4037 select option #1, enter code 400786, and she gave me a personal in number was 3400, and then I needed to make a $499 payment in order to receive $5.5 million and a Lincoln Towncar. The woman calling was very forceful and demanded we do these things, then told us we were stupid and hung up when we refused.

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- Secor, IL, USA

Phone: (702) 747-2803
Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Had the same call as the one reported in Virginia on here. Scammer said I won 8.5 million dollars and a 2022 mercedes benz from a drawing I won for publishers clearing house. He wanted me to pay $3500.00 for a gold stamp fee for the state of Illinois. When I started asking him for someone else to verify that I had won, he came up with all kinds of excuses that he was the general manager and he was the one that could verify everything. His name is David Reid that called me.

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- Rock Creek, OH, USA

Phone: (631) 824-4227
Address: OH, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I checked my voice mail and a call came in stating that they were from publisher's Clearing House and that I had won $2and a half million dollars. All that had to do was to provide them with a Bank Account number so that they could deposit the money into my account. I asked them why they weren't coming out with flowers and balloons anymore and they said that don't do that anymore because of Covid 19. I then told them that I did not believe them and they said that they would be sending me a letter saying that I had won.

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- Rock Creek, OH, USA

Phone: (631) 824-4227
Address: OH, USA
Country: United States
Type of a scam: Phishing

they called my phone and claimed to be Publishers Clearing House and would I put a check for 2 and a half million dollars into my account. I said no, that I wanted proof of who they really were and then I called the attorney general and the bbb

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Phone: (516) 888-3780
Type of a scam: Phishing

Scammer called my mom and said that her deceased husband had won money. She said he had passed 4 years ago. Scammer then said her husband had signed a document indicating if he wasn't able to receive the funds they should go to his wife. Scammer then asked if my mom had a car. She said yes but it wasn't available to her at the moment. He then said she needed to go an open a savings account not attached to any other account she had. She asked if it was a scam and he said no. Said he was in the accounting department and just wanted to get her the money. He then told her once she opened the account to call him (Cody Sanchez) back at 1-516-888-3780 before 1pm the same day to give him the information. Mom called me and I told her not to do anything because they would likely take the money she had put in the savings account and she would be out that.

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Publishers Clearing House - Imposter Contacts

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+1 (516) 828-3270

+1 (808) 666-1527

+1 (702) 551-6394

+1 (853) 620-1991

+1 (518) 519-9340

+1 (317) 449-0269

+1 (800) 905-7224

+1 (317) 680-8024

+1 (201) 514-0356

+1 (516) 544-3104

+1 (607) 800-4203

+1 (585) 401-7198

+1 (709) 969-6023

+1 (470) 765-6582

+1 (912) 290-9648

+1 (209) 270-5154

+1 (516) 341-1283

+1 (920) 314-3502

+1 (757) 757-5254

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