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Publishers Clearing House Imposter - Prize Winner Scam Reports & Reviews (162)

- Huntsville, AL, USA • Dec 17, 2024

Company claimed I won a sweepstakes and wanted me to mail money to receive payment from them. They managed to obtain my mailing address from both of my properties and attempted to persuade me by sending gifts and telling me to be home for their arrival. They have sent me two checks wanting me to add them to my banking account. I contacted publishers clearing house and they had no recollection of me winning anything.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA • Dec 14, 2024

Told me I want publishers clearing house lottery gave them over $20,000 have all the receipts and cards from Chime to my debit card out of my bank account to money pack cards. The lady sent me a copy of a check her information from Bank Of America her name was Christine Keller and the agent from publishers clearing house was Mr. Garcia.

- Satsuma, FL, USA • Dec 03, 2024

My husband got a call saying we won 800,000 dollars and a new vehicle from publishers Clearing House

- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Dec 03, 2024

Scammer called and emailed me and said that I won $7.5 million dollars through Publishers Clearinghouse. People by the name “Michael Washington, Peter Anderson & Dave Sears” called me from 3 separate phone numbers requesting a bank account number, routing number, bank account login and social security number to deposit $36,000 in exchange for a cashier’s check sent back to them.

- Allentown, PA, USA • Nov 25, 2024

This person Frank Matthew's has made numerous calls to my 86 year old mother. They have been harassing her on a weekly basis. I have an additional contact number 914 335 8926. She gets really worked up and thinking she has to comply to their request.

- Winder, GA, USA • Nov 25, 2024

Told my 86 year old mom that he was from Publisher's Clearinghouse and went into details about her "winnings". After 3 phone conversations with that man, then a lady called and pretended to be from my mothers bank fraud department and had her open her bank account online. Then she tried to trick my mom again by having my mom try to speak her info to a recording device on the scammers side of the phone call. Two weeks later the same guy calls back to try again. Then three weeks later a completely different man called with the same Publisher's Clearinghouse scam.

- Elkins Park, PA, USA • Nov 25, 2024

I received a letter from Publisher's Clearing House, Better Business Bureau, Federal Gov. (IRS), congratulating me if my winnings.

- Pasadena, TX, USA • Nov 20, 2024

I was left a vm from someone claiming to be PCH claiming I had won 25 million dollars from playing the power ball lottery.

I spoke to a man who gave a name and a claim number.

I was told that I would need to pay a registration fee, as well as a fee for a gold eagle stamp for the check to be processed through my bank account.

I asked for documentation to be sent to me and it was.

It appeared very realistic!

I couldn’t pay the money but got more calls until I explained I had no means to comply.

- Seffner, FL, USA • Nov 18, 2024

Received call from Steven Parker, PCH Manager re 1st place winner of $2.5 million dollars plus 2023 Mercedes-Benz. Asked for $499.02 for 1% of winnings for car in storage.

******** * ******* ****** * ******* ***** * ******** I told him that I am on SSDI and that I don't have a bank account and receive my monthly amount on the 3rd of each month.

- Rochester, NY, USA • Oct 29, 2024

Called me by phone also text that I won 1 million dollars and gave me names of officers that would deliver to my home addresss

- Cherokee, NC, USA • Oct 27, 2024

I was told I won 11 million dollars from Publishers Clearing House and I needed to pay taxes and I paid 260,000.00 and never received my winning. Later I found out I was scammed. Michael Collins used several different numbers 333-333-0573 and 319-319-0319.

- San Antonio, TX, USA • Oct 24, 2024

I have been contacted by publishers clearinghouse or people's claiming to be pch and have been cheated out of money

- Richmond, TX, USA • Sep 26, 2024

recieved an email from PCH stating I was a prize winner and to call Susan Williamson at 516 610 3299.

- Muldrow, OK, USA • Sep 23, 2024

I got a letter with a check for 8,472.91 from American Savings Bank, Honolulu,Hi. Saying I won a sweepstake for $750,000.00 and to contact Mr. Glen Smith who would be my claims agent, for method of payment. The check was for helping pay to pay taxes, handling and processing fees.

- Ozone Park, NY, USA • Sep 13, 2024

Peter Anderson from PCH contacted me via phone stated I won 18.5 million and a Mercedes Benz. He stated I needed to make a promise payment of 10,000 dollars today in order for him to process the check. He had my email address and telephone # and my personal home address. Not sure what other info he has

- Wadesboro, NC, USA • Jul 25, 2024

John Peterson claimed he had a check from Publishers Clearing House for $500,000.00 for me but don`t discuss it with anyone. Said it would take an extended call to complete the process. .Ignored him. Stopped calling. Has resumed calling. First claimed he was at BOFA in Chicago. Now claims he has a check for $8,500.000.00 at UPS in Chicago. The calls come from Michigan. The number he uses is 1 269-295-2589 never tells what business he is with, only tells the name of famous business. Has an accent and talks about the goodness of GOD.

- North Augusta, SC, USA • Jul 25, 2024

There was a voice mail on my phone. They said I had won 5,500,000 plus 7500 for life and a 2024 Mercedes.i was to call the above number and talk to a claims agent and give them a code that was in the message.

- Middletown, PA, USA • Jul 10, 2024

Caller claimed to be from Publisher’s Clearinghouse. Asking for information to “verify my identity”. Hung up when I wouldn’t give any.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA • Jun 26, 2024

recieved a phone call on 06/24/2024 and didnt answer the call. Today called the number back and was speaking with someone who asked him to provide his name address and email information so they could send over documents pertaining to his PCH lottery winnings . He was told he is the 2nd of 5 winners . He got the email and felt uneasy and that something wasn't right so he came to the bank

- Sun City, AZ, USA • Jun 21, 2024

The caller (David Antonio) called, left message and emailed me. I finally answered him. I looked at the email. and will forward a copy. i did not give any bank or any other pertinent info to him or any money.

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