Publishers Clearing House

Country United States

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Initial means of contact Social media (e.g., Facebook)

Receiving messages from a random person in mutual friends with

“I meant the cash donated randomly to selected people by the Publishers Clearing House from the PokerStar Mega Bonus Association to help and support people financially.”

I received a call from an Albert Johnson claimed that I won a life time prize including a Mercedes Benz and he would come to my residence with his driver. They would escort me to the bank and give me the check and I would give the driver $497 as his reward. I played along for a while sayin g that I had to wait for my bodyguard to come before I meet with him. I I finally told him that his time as a scammer is coming to an end because he has people looking for him who will do unprintable things to him and his family. Turning the tables on him unnerves him.
I write and lecture on scams.

Victim Location 43213

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My parents are 95 and 93 and they are receiving phone calls from Eric Johnson at the Better Business Bureau. He can be reached at 623-246-8385, x. 101. He says they are making sure the winning presentation for my father is on the up and up. He wants me to call Wells Fargo at 323-499-3093 and choose option two to direct me to the appropriate department for the winnings. Then I’m to call him back about the presentation, and how they want to receive the winnings.

Victim Location 43223

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

In March I got a letter from Publishers Clearing House with a check for $6975.15 from Optim RX written against Wells Fargo bank, Claims manager Ritchie Jenkins, phone 289-981-7876. In August I got a letter from Publishers Clearing House with a check for $5985.15 from Optim RX written against Chase bank, Claims manager Ritchie Jenkins, phone 365-366-7098.

Victim Location 75684

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Called total of 3 times, 2 on 9/4/2020 & 1 time 9/5/2020. First caller said his name was Robert Goodman with Publishers Clearing House, #5058500127. Distinct accent, difficult to understand. Said we had won $3.9 million & $7,000 each week for life. Asked how far we were from a Walgreens & all we’d have to do is pay a $400 registration fee in U.S. dollars. Told the man we know how PCH operates and this is

definitely a scam and he tried to convince that it’s not a scam. The call on 9/5/2020 he asked if we’d be home for an hour or so in order

that our package could be delivered to our door. Hung up on all 3 calls and needless to say, nothing was delivered to our home. No personal information was given and hope no one getting these calls give any information to them.

Victim Location 70126

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They call at all times for several weeks telling me that I won money.

They are the scam Publishers Clearing House.

I am blind and when I told them that they hung up on me.

Victim Location 43081

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted by phone and told that I had won the Publishers Clearing House 2nd place prize of $2.5 million ($7,000/week) and a new Mercedes Benz. The caller sounded legit; had my personal information including month and year of my birth and my previous addresses. But they didn’t have my current address. I asked for more information in order to legitimize the call so they sent me an email from [email protected] The email looked legitimate, but in the email they asked for $3500 in legal fees in order to release my prize. I researched PCH online and found that they will never notify winners by phone and furthermore, will not ask for money in order to release a prize.

Victim Location 43106

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Publishers Clearing House called saying I won $2.5 million, $7000 a week for life and a car. But he wants $500 on a gift card. He had an accent.

Victim Location 32501

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

On Saturday, August 29th from a Robert Scott indicating that he was a representative of Publishers Clearing House and that I was a winner of brand new Chevrolet and 2.5 million dollars. He indicated that in order for me to claim my prize I would have to go to the bank and withdraw 1,400.00 and go to the Post Office to get a money order and send it to Norma Vawghn – 406 Dartmouth Dr., Haines City, FL 33894 and notate a prize code of 4332490USA on the money order, initially he indicated that he could come pick me up with the new car & go with me to the bank & Post Office. I asked him where he was and he indicated he was in a local motel & that the car was currently sitting on a flat bed truck waiting to be delivered and then change his story saying that he would not be able to come pick me up. He also provided another phone number of 850-359-4190 but I can’t remember what that number was for. When I indicated that it was a Saturday & the bank was closed he became agitated. He called back this morning to find out if I had sent the money and when I indicated that I had not he became mad & cussed me out. When looking at the caller id on my phone this morning it indicated Kingston J.

Victim Location 40078

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

That I had won 5 million dollars from publisher clearing house. Wanted me to get $17,000 to pay the taxes on the money. Asked for all my personal information. Then told me they turned around due to I couldn’t meet tax liability. When I said I would contact BBB, they hung up.

Victim Location 44256

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Entered by ScamPulse.com Staff – LJ – 8-25-20

I would like to report a scam. It is Publishers Clearing House. I answered a call on my cell phone. A man said he had a prize box to deliver. He was an hour away. The phone number they have you call is 931-292-4851 Extension 9. Albert Johnson. I called the number. Wanted me to pay $950 for taxes. Told me to go to Walmart or Walgreens and wire the money. That’s when I knew it was a scam. He asked how much money I had. I hung up. I did not send any money.

Victim Location 43231

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call on August 11, 2020, 3:48pm from Publishers Clearing House saying I had won mercedes benz and over $50,058.00, plus I would receive $50,000.00 in cash and $5,000.00 a week for the rest of my life. His name was Bobby Six prize director. His badge # BS-0195 They were going to be coming with the prize. He asked for my name. He gave me my winning ticket # as 44945162. He said he IRS would be asking for 99%. He was saying when they come to my house I had to give them a claimers receipt of $487.00. This is where I stopped them. It sounded too much like a scam and I wasn’t giving up any money. I am 80 yrs old but not stupid.

Victim Location 75701

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A man identified as David Sawyer w/ph# 876-255-8924 to confirm this opportunity was "legit". He said she had won $5MM and asked $250. He said when she got the $, how did she want to receive the winnings.

Victim Location 38122

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Constant calls, telling them about you can win their sweepstakes, you…send this or tell them that. Called PCH (The real company) and was told that was not their number. And beware of their tactics. 1-800-542-9453 is not a official PCH number!

Victim Location 79108

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A man whose told me his name was Paul and had an accent and I could barely understand called to tell me I had won $2.5 Million and a Mercedes car. He gave me a confirmation number of 9475US. I knew it was a scam and hung up on him and called the ScamPulse.com to report them.

Victim Location 35016

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Scammer stated that his name was Jeffrey Douglas and he was with PCH badge #3019 in Westport, AL. He wanted to know if I had received a package thru ups with information about my winning the PCH contest and that they would be arriving within an hour and half at my home to deliver my winnings. I knew it was a scam but I played along to see what the punchline was. I had won 3.5 million dollars, but because I was over 50 the company would pay 98% of the taxes, I would only be responsible for the other 2%. So I would need to go to Walmart and that is when I was going to stop him to let him know that I was onto him, but before I could get the words out of my mouth he hung up. Now, the phone number and name he gave me. The number came up as “No caller ID” on my phone. He gave me all that info when I ask him that if he was with PCH why it came up with no phone number. Please let everyone know.

Victim Location 43617

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Entered by ScamPulse.com Employee (NMS). Received a call from John Anderson that I had won 6.5 million dollars from Publishers Clearing House. He said I would need to go Walgreens and purchase a $500 check for the Registration Fee for the State Of Ohio. I knew it was a Scam

Victim Location 43138

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a letter through US mail from Jon Carpenter, saying I had won $6 million from Publisher’s Clearing House. I am to call 855-965-3659 or

416-505-2027 and they will tell me how much I have to pay, and get my account number to deposit the money.

Victim Location 94707

Type of a scam Other

These people are promising that we won $ 3,000,000. However, they are first asking we pay them $ 899.00 before we receive our winnings. Not clear why we have to pay to receive our winnings.

Victim Location 92024

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call telling me that I had won $3,500,000 and a Mercedes car on the PCH sweepstakes.He gave me the name of Robert Jones and told me I needed to pay $1300.00 for insurance in order for them to deliver the money and a further Transfer fee of $800.00 which was to be a money order with the payee left blank and sent to David Scott at the above address. Before I realized that this was a scam I had provided the name of my bank, my age, my email account, my address and private cell phone number.

Victim Location 33713

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

the man with a very thick accent told me his name was dave sawyer, and he was cheif executive of PCH. his badge number was 1953PCHUS. he also told me the business was affiliated with the ScamPulse.com and the package #333rrss was how i could look them up on the ScamPulse.com website. however this does not exsist.

Victim Location 40502

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

The caller stated she had won 3.2 million dollars and a new car. All she had to do was go to Walgreens and buy a $400 EB (?) card. Call the number back and let them know she had the $400 card. Once she tells them she has the $400 card they will come to the house and pick up the card. They would then notify Publishers Clearing House and they would come with the prizes. This is crazy having to give someone a $400 card before receiving the cards. Scamming a 97 year old woman is disgraceful!!!! Fortunately she calls me when this happens so I can report it for her or let her know if it is legit. I called the number and they told me the same thing to go get the $400 card and call us! I told her NO it’s another scam on the elderly!!

Victim Location 43062

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My 91 year old mother got three calls this morning from Publisher’s Clearing House. He asked for her account number. I told her no, so she told him no. He hung up. He had an accent.

Victim Location 72204

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A man by the name of David Carter called today stating that i won three million dollars and 2 brand new cars. But I would need to pay a processing fee to receive the money. I called my cell provider and let them know that i was scammed because the call came from a Jamaica number

Victim Location 43138

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from Andrew Goldberg with Publisher’s Clearing House. I was told to call: 800-421-7597. I called, and a man, David Sawyer, with an accent said I had won Publisher’s Clearing House said I had won $2.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. He wanted my SS number, and my bank routing number. When I wouldn’t give it to hm, he asked which charity I wanted the money donated to, when I wouldn’t answer that either, he hung up.

Victim Location 52402

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from 876-298-1959 from a supposed Mr. David Johnson with Publisher Clearing House saying I had won 2.5million

dollars and a mercedes. It was believable because I enter Publisher’s Clearing House prize entries. He was very professional, going

through what I had won, how I wish to receive the prize from their departure prize patrol. He asked a lot of personal questions but he

said I could pass on anything I did not care to answer. I passed on bank questions, owning home, annuities, etc.

He is very believable and leaves no stone unturned. Then the final statement is: You will need to purchase a $200 gold stamp

to prove that you are who you say you are and want to win. He goes through a very step by step process before the final "pay this amount".

He wanted to know if I am retired or still pay taxes. I did answer the last question for which I’m sorry. I suppose he can trace my social security number for which I am fearful. This is a very professional scam and believable. Please check out the number I gave you on my caller I.D. Thank you.

Victim Location 75662

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Her husband had won a prize but didn’t say what it was but for him to call Mark Livingston back.

Victim Location 38112

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from Publishers Clearing House saying we had won $15 million. They would be here in 45 minutes with a new Mercedes Benz. Only thing I had to do is pay $8,000 before they came. They said they would show up in a UPS truck with our money and after we paid $8,000, when we said we didn’t have that much money, they said they could take $4,000 but we would get that back. He asked which bank we used, if we kept any money in the house and how much, if we had a computer, if we had any other phones in the house. They kept me on the phone for 90 minutes. This is a scam

Victim Location 43015

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a letter from Publisher’s Clearing House. Included was a check for $7500 dated June 11th. The check is written against System Transport in Seattle, WA. It reads: "You are precluded from discussing your win with third parties." I’m to call Claims Manger George Webb or Christina Rice at 647 -671-0017. Security code PCH-1006. Ted Wilson Chief Financial Officer signed it. It came through USPS.

Victim Location 79407

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They called my mom and told her that she had won $7000 a week through publishers clearing house. The only catch was that she needed to get a prepaid card with 492.93 and the money would be wired to her. I mentioned that I would be calling ScamPulse.com and to just hold on the line while I spoke to someone they immediately hung up

Victim Location 79763

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Call to say I was sweepstake winner and gave me all information said he would fax inoformation. Gave me a passcode his name and phone and to call him when fax received that check would be delivered to me publicly once the amount US reasury department was paid 1% within 24 hours.

Victim Location 35816

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Says I’ve won the publisher clearing house money but in order to get it by fed ex I have to purchase a 200 dollar steam wallet card

Victim Location 61415

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call from UNKNOWN this afternoon. The man indicated he was in Bloomington, IL and wanted to know how far away I lived from there. He gave his name as Frank Willis and said he was an agent for Publishers Clearinghouse. He said his ID was FW4001PCH. (He had asked me write down all of this information including today’s date and time of phone call). He said I’d won 2 place in PCH contest and the check would be delivered to me by UPS. Their attorney is Mary Walker. She would be handing me the check and the keys to a new Mercedes. The check # is 00719676000; the package # 5523655236; the confirmation # 9162370204. He said his company is approved by BBB, Homeland Security, and Chambers of Commerce. He said there would be a Delivery’s Invitation that required an ID from me such as a driver’s license and I would also need to write a check and photograph this check which was to be in the amount of $199.99. At this point I disconnected.

I will say that for an American-sounding name, Frank Willis had a peculiar accent. Not an accent I could recognize.

If this call was a hoax as I believe it was, I wanted you to know. Thank you.

Victim Location 37830

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I just received a phone call from a man stating his name is David Miller representing Publishers Clearing House. He stated I had won $250,000.00, a 50” tv, and an IPhone 11. He stated PCH would be paying 95% of the taxes and I would need to pay 5% of the taxes for $142.00 to receive my prizes. I told I did not have the money. He said he would email the documents to me to prove this was real. I gave him an old email address to send the documents to. He said he would call me back on July 15,2020 to see if I have the money. He gave me a phone number of 702-850-7619 to verify his information. He also called me on an Unknown number. He gave me a passcode number to state it was ligetimate.

(DM33313US). Can you stop him from doing all this????

Victim Location 43213

Total money lost $36,131

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I am 74 years old. I live alone. On 4.28.20, I got a call from Jim Kingston, saying I had won Publishers Clearing House, I had won 12.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz, and $5000 a month for life. He said do not let anybody know what’s going on. I began mailing certified checks overnight express thrugh the US Post office and FedEx to Kenneth Williams, 79 Radar Circle Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. I sent $36,131. He said Mr. Williams was associated with the Certified Merchant Bank. He was collecing the money and would release the prize for delivery. He said the fees were to cover the costs of storing and delivering the car as well as its’ title, and auto insurance for a year. I told him if it were a scam, I would file a complaint with the government. He said I couldn’t do that as he has taken all legal steps. Originally, he said I would only have to pay $2,500 to get it. I paid, On May 26th he said he would $11,000 for fees to get the money. He was calling 3x a day. On June 4th, I paid $9500. He asked me for my Walmart credit card to buy three Android Galaxy phones, when I received the phones I mailed the phones onto NC. Then he ordered 9 more, which Walmart canceled. After paying them the $36,000, on June 18th he said he needed an additional $25,000.00. I said no. He said he’d been doing this for 15 years. I gave him my bank routing number and bank account number. I also gave him my Discover Card number because he said he would pay off that credit card, instead he took out a large advance. On June 19th, he called 17x. I have filed a police report, and reports with fraud department at Key Bank, my CPA, the FBI, Inspector General, OAG, LIfelock, US Senate Committee on aging, and FTC. The Columbus Police said they would subpeona the bank for the checks and the camera recordings. I took out cash advances against my credit cards to get teh money to pay the "fees". 

Victim Location 55014

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was to go to the bank and send 5% of my winning ( a new car and 2.5 million) which was $4,750. Then he would call me again for instructions of where to send it.

The caller identified himself as david Ross.

David Church also called me saying I won 2nd prize in PCH for 3.5 millon dollars and a bonus of $550,000 and a Mercedez Benz.He called on 6/22/20 at 2:25pm from Kansas City.He said this was for real, that he is a church going man who would not scam anyone. He wanted me to drive to KC to collect the prizes and then go to our bank with the PCH people to deposit the check. He said their lawyer was Mary Lee and she would also be there. When I asked how soon is he going to ask me for a check to cover taxes, he said, have you been called before. He then said he needed to get a call that was coming in from UPS.I hunged up,cheked the internet to see he is a scam that’s when he called me back. I told him I was wise to his scam and thanked him for wasting my time and hunged up

Victim Location 43204

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Publisher’s Clearing House $5000 a week for life, call began with non-English speaking lady. She wanted $475. The next call was her "supervisor", saying he was surprised by how I spoke to his employee. I asked him not to call anymore.

Victim Location 76162

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Scammer said I won 1.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. I.had to pay the government $300 before I can get my prize. I told him I did not have $300. He said if I did not believe him, he would the Sheriff to call me. His name was David Dawyer out of Las Vegas.

Victim Location 35768

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

said my mom had won publisher clearing house and would be here tomorrow to give to her

Victim Location 79603

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received fake communication from PCH & IRS stating won prize and owe taxes.

Victim Location 27103

Total money lost $12

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

PCH mailed a notification of second place winning of $450,000 and enclosed a check for $7,850. They asked to be called for instructions on claiming the prize. I called and was told to deposit the check and then call back. I deposited the check but it bounced. At this point my suspicions were confirmed that this was a hoax. I called back to see what further instructions they would give. I informed them the check had bounced and the representative seemed to not know what a bounced check was. After saying the check was not honored by their bank the rep hung up and did not answer any further calls.

Victim Location 45406

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My father-in-law got a call from Publishers Clearing House saying he’d won 2.8 million. He told my dad to go to Walmart or Post Office and buy a $350 Global Express Visa card. He said he would call back to get the numbers. He said they would send an escort to the house to take him to the bank with the check. He told him to keep it quiet because if people find out he has that kind of money they will rob him. They also gave him a tracking number. They told him he would get $10,000 a month. I called 701-343-1465 several times, and he answered. I asked if he was Dave Sawyer, he said yes, why are you calling, and I said because you called my father in law and said he won Publisher’s Clearing House and I had questions. I also told him I was going to report him. He hung up. He didn’t have any accent, he sounded like a middle age white guy. I work at Rite Aid and we have training to spot this kind fo scam.

Receiving Phone calls from two phones constantly that a claims attorney for PCH. are looking for me they give you claims number that they say is worth $4.6 million. Sounds Fishy to me… David Moore at # 1-518-267-7038 from Hudson NY, also A Paul Anderson #1-631-210-7877, They asked Name, address, phone, bank name, they wanted to go further I said no. Please e-mail me documents with PHC logos and signatures after investigating would return, Said they sent to my e-mail address, still never received, They have left many messages on my personal answering service, they are sure determined… Please advise asap. Leonard F Toepper

Victim Location 35640

Type of a scam Other

Publishers Clearing House, telephone number was blocked. Wanted a check for 5,000.00 to be picked up at my residence by Publishers Clearing House.

Victim Location 17340

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received call that I won publishers clearing house and gave me a number to call. I called it and was directed to desk of mr Dan chopper. That said I won $20,500,000 ANd a new Mercedes and texted a photo of the car and a briefcase of money. They wanted me to go to a dollar store and pay an irs few of $200.32. I would need the receipt to give to the driver when he came with my car and money. Later he referred to the winning as $3,000,000. He asked for my address and also for my middle name which is a family name and not spelled like it sounds. He did not ask me for the spelling. He hung up after I said I was checking with the better business bureau.

Victim Location 43055

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from Publisher’s Clearing House. He said his name was James Lewis, there is distortion in his voice. He said I won $3.5 million and a 2020 GMC black pick up, and $5000 weekly for life. He gave me a badge number 0032ja, reference number 957608779 and ID number 7654397505. He asked if I wanted to keep it private or have it publicized. He told me I needed to pay $500 for an FDIC registration fee. He told me to go to the Post Office and mail a check. I told him I couldn’t. He said I only have an hour to get the money.

Victim Location 56636

Total money lost $400

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A foreign gentleman called stating that he was from Publisher’s Clearing House stating that my Grandmother had won $5 million dollars. They asked her for all her personal information including name, address, social security number, and account numbers. He instructed her to go to her local dollar general and buy a Visa Vanilla card for $400 to receive her winnings. She gave them her prepaid debit card number and they used $400 off her card to pay for items online at Nordstroms.

Victim Location 85756

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A person called claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House names Johnathan Harris and then transferred me to his supervisor David Wilber. They claim I won 800,000, 2019 Mercedes Benz, a year of free car insurance from Geico, and 8 months of gas. They asked me to pay a tax fee of $899 through paypal or a credit card.

Victim Location 76088

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Message said: they where with the Publishers Clearing House claims team and that’s how they have your name and phone number.(No name was used) Said that: you have won $900,000.00 dollars along with other prizes. Your conformation number is 9475US and to call 1-800-475-5213. We did not call them, just wanted to report it to someone and found this ScamPulse.com info on the web. Hope they get caught, they where trying to scam my elderly & recently deceased mother.

Victim Location 76065

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

It was a private message from a friend to sign up for a free grant. I messaged her back and she responded with a link to contract Heather Bowles. I acted immediately as my friend was saying that time and money were limited an I needed to get in touch with Heather ASAP. This was last night. Heather was trying to call me last night and I was unable to take the call. Conversation picked up this morning. I did apply for the grant. They responded in a short time that I had been awarded a $200,000 grant. It would be delivered by fedex with in 7 hours yet today. They sent verification info to show to fedex driver. Less than an hour later, they said I needed to purchase 3 cards, $500 each to go on, blah,blah, blah. I knew for sure I had been had. I finally reached my friend and she has no knowledge of the giveaway. She is new to FB and messaging. I then deleted information, but the bogus friend is still making inquiries of me.

Victim Location 83336

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They called me the number that I filed in this report. Then they gave me the same number to call after I hung up from the first call. It was a Jamaican guy that told me his name was Tony Washington. Watch out for this guy.

Victim Location 85641

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Paul Williams called evening of 5/18/2020. Said I had won 1.2 million dollars in the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. I needed to call back at 10:30 a.m. the morning of the 19th. When I did so, Mr Williams insisted I had misunderstood him the previous evening. I had actually won 7.5 million dollars, $350,000 in cash and a New 2020 Mercedes Benz. However, because the total was more than 1 million dollars I needed to purchase a Stamp for the government. This would be $750 and I needed to go to Walmart or CVS to purchase two gift cards, $500 and $250, and call him when I had them. The Publishers Clearing House VAN would come to my house with the winnings and take the gift cards from me. This is the general conversation. I was able to get some of his conversation recorded on my iphone.

Victim Location 43113

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’ve been getting calls from Publisher’s Clearing House. They don’t speak very good English. They are supposed to come today. They need $900 up front for state taxes. They want a money order sent to Donald P****, *** ***** **** *** **** ********* IN 47906. They say I’ve won $2.5 million, $5000 a week for life. I’m supposed to call Dave Sayers.

Victim Location 75702

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

James Cooper called from Jamaica said she "qualified & won $1.2MM" but no car. A CEO grabbed the call when she asked him "who is telling you what to say". When she called back she told him she was a part of the FBI and was recording this call and he hung up. He offered an ID badge #.

Victim Location 52208

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

told me i won 5.5 million dollars, $550,000,5,000 a week for life, and a 2020 mercedes

Victim Location 75703

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

David Parker called and told her she had won $5.5MM and 2020 Mercedes Benz and $5000/wk Tthe more she asked the madder he became. The original call came in as "unknown". The 516# was given to them to talk to the manager because she told him she wanted an attorney to look over the paperwork. He was giving her lots of information but didn’t get to the money part so she hung up on him twice. After the first time he asked "What’s the problem?"

Victim Location 79508

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received call 7:35am on Mother’s Day, Sunday. Claimed I had won Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes for 1.5 million. I was to stay on the phone while I got dressed and went to Walgreens to buy $350 gift cards and then they would tell me where we could meet for them to give me my winnings. I knew it was a scam, so I laid the phone down and went about my business, pretending to be doing as instructed. The call was disconnected and they tried multiple times throughout the morning to get me back on the line, but I didn’t answer again.

Victim Location 40216

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Robot call gave me another number to call with a claim number to collect 6 million dollar prize. Obviously, I did not call the number and get scammed the toll cost.

Victim Location 98513

Total money lost $1,100

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Posed as my sister on messenger saying they won publisher clearing house and said I could too. I believed it was my sister. The imposter sent my info to a supposed agent with PCH.They requested the tax on the winnings in gift card form. Saying once I sent that I qualified for my prize. I bought cards from Safeway and I sent the receipts through messenger. They wanted another 5k but I told them I didn’t have it. I didn’t know until my adult children came home that I was being scammed. I spoke to my sister that night and she told me she never messaged me. Her Facebook had been copied and I was friends with two other accounts that used her name. I sent them a copy of my license as they said it was required.

Victim Location 58201

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I received a call, from Tony McDonald he said he was from Publisher’s Clearing House. He said I had won and asked me to call 272-227-8137 with package number 1501501 US Winner before receiving my $2.5 million. I asked if this was a scam he claims that the FBI and IRS recorded his calls. I needed to call back the phone number so that his Supervisor could release funds to me as the package was going to need to be signed for.

Victim Location 29588

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

the person left me a voicemail saying that I won, it was either $20 million or $200 million. they, themselves were not publishers clearing house directly, but maybe a law firm? or something. the message was a little distorted. and, lol, the caller yawned, yes, yawned, while talking!! I’m not sure if this is on the up and up as I contacted you, the BBB, before calling them

Victim Location 32506

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My mother is 87 years old and has been scammed more times than I care to remember, she is a sweet lady who talks to people and thinks she is being told the truth. She gets calls this couple of weeks from David Greene, Publishers Clearing House says she has won 2 prize but she needs to send $1.99 to get the prize mailed to her. She told them she does not drive and cannot get to bank and they offered to send a cab to pick her up. When I heard her telling someone about her bank I wanted to speak to them. They hang up. I have taken my mothers phone this morning and gotten several calls from them trying to speak to my mother. They then say she won a car, I told them she can’t drive and does not need a car. She she won something just mail it as they already know her address. They tell me they are unable to mail it without paying for postage which is why they want $1.99. I have told them repeatedly that if she needs to pay a penny, then we are not interested. I control her accounts for this reason. They want my mother to tell them again to not call her back. I am livid and want something done!. I have blocked every number they have used and most recently they used a local area code but when I answered call was transferred to a number I had already blocked.

Victim Location 44212

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

entered by bbb staff – lj – 4-30-20

I received two phone calls claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. My caller ID showed Kingston Surrey County Jamaica. Phone number 876-465-1021.They would come and deliver prize. I said I’m not home. He asked when will I be home. I said I will call you back. I also had a message from Publishers Clearing House that I would receive $ 8 million or $7000 a week for life. To claim the prize call 469-447-8683. I did not call the numbers back.

Victim Location 45601

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from David Washington at Publisher’s Clearing House, he said I won $1 million and a Mercedez Benz. I need to pay $1000. He asked who was in the house. He asked for my address, and I gave it to him. I told him I was the only driver. He asked what I drove, and I told him. He said if I could get the $1000, UPS would drop by with a package, and then they would come with a million dollars.He asked if I wanted to keep it private or publicize it. His number is 876-478-7630.

Victim Location 43701

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Publishers Clearing House $15 million and a Mercedes Benz He wants me to wrap $2000 cash in a newspaper and mail it to: **** ******* *** ******** *** Greeensborough, SC 29601. He told me not to tell anybody. He asked if I lived alone.

Victim Location 75703

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call that said I won $2,000,000 from publishers clearing house. I didn’t believe them, but want someone to know about it.

Victim Location 79605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted by a man who said he was representing Publishers Clearing House and I had won 2nd place in their sweepstakes. Since I had entered the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, I thought it was a possibility that I had won. He said they would be coming to my house today to bring a cashiers check for 1.5 million dollars and a 2020 Mercedes. Sounded good to me until he said I needed to have a claimer card in my possession. I would need to go to Walgreen’s and buy a Ebay gift card. That is when I knew something was not right! I asked how much and he said $350.00. I told him I would not do that so he gave me a phone number to call to verify that this was legitimate. That is when I looked up the publishers house website and it said they would never ask for money or a gift card. When they called back, I told them I knew it was a scam. He still insisted it was not but I hung up. Phone numbers used 916-237-0204 and 876-544-2545 Kingston, Surrey county, Jamaica

Victim Location 43026

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Publisher’s Clearing House, $350,000 and a Chevy Malibu, Bill Martin. buy $350 Vanilla Cards from Kroger. He’s calling me back at 4pm.

Victim Location 43232

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I won $7.5 million dollar winner from Publisher Clearing House. I also get a pearl grey Mercedez. I’m to call 917-580-4468 Dave Behr. I have to buy a $380 Green Dot Money cards as registraton to keep the bank from thinking you’re money laundering. It would legitimize the money when I deposit the winnings into my account. He asked if I wanted it televized or to keep it private. He said if I televized it, people would get jealous. A Federal Marshal will deliver the money. I could hear lots of people in the background and a dog barking.

Victim Location 40203

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

He continue to let me on messenger frequently asked me if I had contacted Publishers clearing house at the number that you gave me because I had some type of giveaway that they’re doing to help single mothers of single parent families

Victim Location 40203

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

He continue to let me on messenger frequently asked me if I had contacted poster clean house at the number that you gave me because I had some type of giveaway that they’re doing to help single mothers of single parent families

Victim Location 35151

Total money lost $450

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Got a phone call at work saying i won the pch big prize an that all they needed was $225.00 an then they will arrive at my door step with my big prize

Victim Location 43205

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a letter and a check in the mail. The letter said something about Walmart. The check was to cover the lawyer’s fees. I tried calling, but they hadn’t set up their voice mailbox.

Victim Location 27284

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Ben Baker (with foreign accent) called from a restricted number advising that we won $1.5M but we have to buy an Amazon Gift Card before our price can be delivered. He will call us back in 45 minutes to get the card information and delivery of our prize will be delivered within 1hr and 49 minutes. Our prize registration number is 391164455522100571. We asked for his phone number in case we have an issue. He gave us 919-925-2262. We called that number from another line while on the phone with "Mr. Baker" and got a VM with his name but no identification of the business name.

Victim Location 76137

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call on my cell phone on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 2:09 pm stating that this call was from Publishers Clearing House. They stated I had won $1,500,000.00 and a Mercedes car. But first I had to pay the state tax of $1,500.00 and to call this number to claim prize!

Victim Location 43205

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I play games on my phone. I get alerts asking me to take surveys. Which I do. They ask you all kinds of questions. I get calls from all kinds of nuts. I called them Thursday. He sounded like he was at a party. He texted me the next day, Friday. I gave him the last 4 digits of my social security number, and mother’s maiden name. They were going to deposit the money into my account.

Then I got a letter Payment and Final Notification. The contact agent phone number is 516-723-8901, Mr Robert Johnson. McKenzie Smith is the Senior VP.

Victim Location 70301

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted via telephone that I had won Publishers Clearinghouse. They needed my bank account information so that they could deposit the money into my account. They claimed they could not send a check to me via mail because their postal service was not operating.

Victim Location 33760

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was called by "Charlette Lewis" claiming to be from "Publishers Clearing House" stating I had won a prize. They asked me to call back at 206-929-6287 to claim the prize and discuss taxes/claim registration fee.

Victim Location 45612

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call today from Jonathan White with Publishers Clearing House. He said I won $2 million, $5000 a week and a new car. He said the delivery is going to be today. He said they would ask me to sign a P14 form for the winnings. He gave me different numers to keep to show. He said I could also call 916-237-0204 if I had questions. He asked me to call back 620-263-0874. I’ve entered the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.

Victim Location 79562

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Told to get an eBay card for $199.00 and they will met use and bring a silver Mercedes 2020 , $250,000, $5000 a week for life. We asked how they obtained the phone #. “Off the internet”. This was also reported on 3-31-2020 by phone to Abilene Tx office. We have had 5 calls already today on my husbands phone. He just has a flip phone so he can’t block the #. The van tag # is 447 BJ ???. Steve Harvey will be there too!

Victim Location 79602

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was called about 4:20 PM on 4/1/2020 by "Dave Sayer, Claims Department Manager" for Publishers Clearing House saying that I have won 3/5 million dollars and a bonus prize of a Mersades Bens C Class car. I was asked if I drove and if I had a drivers licence and if I owned a car. I was asked if I lived in a house or an apartment. I was asked if I was single, married or widowed (widowed). I was asked if I handled my own finances (yes I do) or if anyone else helped me with them (no they do not). I was told that I would receive my winnings on the coming Friday. I was given my choice of what kind of delivery of the prize I wanted. I said public. Conversation about the safety regarding the coronavirus COVID-19, etc. I asked what form the money would be in and was told by "cashiers check". I asked what time of day? Then requested that it be in the evening so that I could have my son present. I was asked if my son lived with me (no but lives near by). After 6 pm was agreed upon. I asked how I was to obtain the car and was told that it would be delivered at the same time as the prize money. I was also asked what kind of bank I used and if I had any investments with that bank. I was asked what kind of mail service I would use to send the car registration fee. I was given a call-back number if I had any questions (888-440-7380, ext.1). I was gold that "Dave" would be calling me back after he had confirmation that the prize money was in the Federal Reserve and available to be distributed to me. I asked for the phone number the "Dave" would be calling from (917-266-8569)

Victim Location 75601

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Scammer used the name of Ronald Stroman, 101 Winner Circle, Jericho NY, badge#, claim# & cerfitifed ck # x079 & security code JAMEL555 & left this ph# 718-289-4476 to call him back as he left a VM for our caller. Ronald asked him "how far to the post office" bc he wanted him to get a money order. He asked for $395.99 for registration and 1% would be for IRS of $1.555M and a 2019 GMC Denali (asked specific details he would want) + $7000/month for life and what date he wanted to receive.

Victim Location 30720

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

This phone number called my elderly mother and said she won 5 million dollars. I called the number with supposedly claim number. He said there is a release fee for her winnings of 2500 dollars. Please call this number and get this man for trying to steal my mothers money.

Victim Location 45644

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My wife received a letter and a check from Publisher’s Clearing House. Neither of us have ever entered a PCH sweepstakes or the check is from Bank of America and Colonial Life. It looks amazingly real. The check $5640 is to cover insurance and attorney fees. It also says not to share it with a third party. Letter mailed from Baltimore, MD with no return address. The security code I’m to use when I call the claims manager is TPCH457812.

Victim Location 77901

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from recording stating I had won 2.5 million dollars in a powerball sweepstakes from publishers clearing house and a Mercedes Benz from a sweepstakes that started in 2002. they stated a phone number to call to claim my prize which would be delivered the next day. I called and a Abriam Johnson 702-746-3223 out of Vegas, Nevada he answered and congratulated me on winning the 2002 sweepstakes and told me that i had it pay the tax for the prize $3,000 with dollar store. he asked me if i could afford the tax, i played along and said certainly isn’t it better a cashiers check but he was adamant that it had to be a 1 vanilla prepaid visa cards 6 in total each $500 and dont tell anyone because someone might follow me home from the store an rob me.

i would have to go to several dollar stores to purchase them. the store only allows 2/ $500.00 cards for purchase. I was to call him back after i purchased them at the number i had called. he asked how long it would take me i stalled and said my husband wasn’t home from work yet.

so it would be at least an hour til i could use his car but as soon as i purchased them i would call him back. he said i needed to do it fast because they would deliver car and money to me tomorrow at my home and i was to turn over the cards to the driver , i said yea sure i’ll call as soon as I’m done. i asked how i was to receive my winnings and he said cash, so i said you better get a real big suitcase . so within my hour stall i typed up this scam for all to see an i have no intention of answering my phone. i didn’t give my address and he sure had a heavy African accent. i hope the poor fool doesn’t wait too long for my call back lol.

Victim Location 75757

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Got a call from a guy saying I won all this money and a car from Publishers Clearing house. I haven’t submitted my info, so it must be a scam.

Victim Location 43146

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from 876-843-2539, Robert Wilson, Publishers Clearing House. He said I had won PCH Sweepstakes. He shared his badge number 5011rw. He said I needed to make arrangements for a visit tomorrow. He asked if I wanted this to be public. I was to call Beverly Scott to register. I called, the message was that I did not have enough money on my account to make the call. I was supposed to add money to the account if I wanted the call to go through.

Victim Location 43614

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a telephone message that I am a second-place winner of the PCH sweepstakes. Please call 845 405 8271 and use code # 9475 for further information. I called the number and spoke to (foreign-sounding) Dave Sawers, who said my prize is $950, 000.00…$5,000.00 weekly, and a 2020 white Mercedes Benz. I should go to a Walmart, Walgreens, and named other outlets, to buy a $500.00 VANILLA ICE card TODAY. Then call back today and someone will meet me and exchange the card for the $950,000.00 check and the new car.

Victim Location 84761

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Claiming i won’t money and a vehicle but wanted 325.25 before i would get my prizes

Victim Location 61469

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Telephone call, claiming to be publisher’s clearing house. Won. Want money to process winnings.

Victim Location 71037

Type of a scam Phishing

Received a call from a Peter Nelson stating that I had won $1,000,000 and a Mercedez Prize Claim #199508LA and that I needed to write a check $999 for the taxes and overnight deliver the check to Pearline Binnajer at 60 Eiseman Ave in Kenmore, NY 14217 and get the receipt. They would stamp the receipt once the delivered the prize.

Victim Location 79605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Mr. Joe Riley called and said I was the #2 prize winner from PCH. He asked if I was home and said someone would bring my prize at 3pm. First, I needed to put $375 in an envelope (and get a government receipt from Walmart) addressed to: Shemar Amory Rattray in Miami Gardens FL 33056. He told me not to tell anyone.

Victim Location 83651

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

YEAR END FINAL NOTIFICATION, Publishers Clearing House, Had made various attempts to contact. Final notice of being the 2nd place winner of 30,000,000. Enclosed is a check in the amount of 4,683.00 payable to me as apart of the sponsored portion. Must be deposited in your account only after speaking with your claims agent. The check will only be activated once you speak to your claims agent. File number 725198-021120.

Please contact your financial officer Mr Mark Hunter Toll Free 1-844-218-0209

Letter signed Ernest Wyatt

fake check from

PLIMUS Inc

Take Charge

49016 Milmont

Fremont CA 94538-7301

Victim Location 60035

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

they contacted me and informed me I won 17 million dollars. Andrew Goldberg was the agent I spoke with. They tried to get my bank info, if I was a homeowner and that in order to get my winnings I was to pay taxes.I was provided many numbers to call. All numbers give a busy signal.

Victim Location 79606

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received message from Publisher’s Clearinhouse, stating that I am a 3rd place winner and have won $11 million + $5k p/week for life. First, I need to pay the FTC to get the ball rolling.

Victim Location 79605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Caller said I had won the sweepstakes, including a Chevy Silvarado Pick-up. He gave me a winning#, Confirmation#, and even the name of the truck driver. He said I should go to the bank get a cashier’s check to mail to the government. He said he’d meet me at the bank to give me my winnings.

Victim Location 76444

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Caller called himself Dave Sader. He said I won $1.5 million + a new cherry red Mercedes; but, first, I need to purchase a $350 ebay card. He said he’d pick me up in DeLeon and take me to get the card and then to the bank to give me my winnings.

Victim Location 79504

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My phone has been "blowing up" with someone calling, stating that I’ve won several hundred thousand dollars with PCH. He said that first I need to buy a gift card and meet him at the bank to give it to him.

Victim Location 79605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They promised us 2.5 million + 25k p/week if we’d register for the proper presentation by sending them cash vs a money order of 1.5k+ inside of a magazine, couched between 2 additional magazines.

Victim Location 79605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from someone claiming to be Joe Riley with Publisher’s Clearinghouse. He said I won & needed to send him money first.

Victim Location 76905

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call stating I won $11M & $5k a week fo 5 months. I just needed to go to Walgreens or Dollar General to purchase a gift card for $385.25 to pay the taxes, then someone come to my house because they had someone in the area & I would then be able to claim my prize. They wanted me to get in my car right then & stay on the phone with them thru the whole transaction. I told them I couldn’t leave the house right then & I would call them back in 30 minutes. This allowed me time to do some research. The phone number I was given to call back was 915-671-8227 ext 5 – Jerry Morgan.

Victim Location 46902

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Consumer said a friend told her that she saw her name on a list for publishers clearing house. Consumer called and was told she won $150,000,000. But customer was supposed to send $1,000 in gift card. Consumer did not do it. Mostly done through text messages.

Victim Location 43619

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

His name James Jefferson badge number 179JJ , bank number 00205997boa bank of america 232373oh ohio number , 2.5 million dollars with a 2020 range rover of your color. He had name and address for delivery. Then asked if I had ever been called about winning before. I asked him when it would be delivered he said 45 minutes to 1 hour then asked how far I was for a town in Ohio told him to just bring the car since he knew where I lived. Told him he couldn’t be here that soon from where he said he was. He said I was wasting his time he was just doing his job and hung up. The one a couple weeks cussed me out then hung up. the phone number that came up was 876-565-8009 I didn’t give him time to ask for money.

Victim Location 79107

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Ovella Post consumer called to say that the callers are harassing her, tell her they know where she lives, know what her car is and what her house looks like and what flowers are on her yard. They tell her not to open door because may want ot rob her of the $200,000. Daughter says all info is correct.

Got to bank and open account to deposit winnings. She needs to put $250 in that account. They will supposedly put her winnings of $200,000. in that account. She also won a Mercedes Benz.

Victim Location 15106

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

James Anderson called saying he is a sales agent for Publisher’s Clearing House and that consumer was in second place to win a prize. Asked consumer to confirm name and age. The prize is 2.5 mil with a Mercedes. James said consumer needs a stamp to confirm she is a winner, and the stamp costs 750 dollars. The money can be made out on a check to James Vurrell (of the IRS) and mailed to Oklahoma.

Victim Location 71635

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

These guy cussed me out. I told him that publishers clearing house does not call from Jamaica. He cussed me and called me everything in the book when I said this is a dang scam!

Victim Location 74868

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was trying to check my son out of the hospital from having day surgery when I was called saying I had won publishers clearing house. I don’t remember how much money and a truck. I did try to call them back and got a New York number and a number from Jamaica. I was still hooked but thought it was really strange that the man kept asking me if I was at home alone or when I would be home alone. But I always have my youngest child with me. Finally the man was asking me to go to Wal-Mart or some place to get a tax exempt money paper because they wanted me to western union them starting out at I want to say like $1000.00 but it went down to I want to say between $75-100.00. So I tried to call Wal-Mart and ask them about the paper I needed. And they didn’t know what I was talking about. So I called a casino and asked them how if someone wins a very large sum of money how it was done with taxes. And as soon as I got off the phone with the casino I called the so-called sweepstakes people and told them I knew it was all a scam and if they ever called me or came by my house the County Sheriff would be called and never heard from them again.

Victim Location 79556

Type of a scam Other

They said I won a sweepstakes and wanted me to send a $500 gift card to prove eligibility.

Victim Location 74804

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Claiming I won PCH sweepstakes. Wanted me to open an account with $750.00 so they could deposit my winnings. Gave me the name Dave Sawyer. Foreign accent.

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received call stating I won millions. Never entered or subscribed to any magazines

Victim Location 95991

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Called my grandma telling her she won money, asking for information and signatures. Total scam. How sick?

Victim Location 38008

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Call from Publishers clearing house saying i won a car and lots of money. Its a scam, but its the 3rd time in a year that i have "won".

Victim Location 38008

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Fake call from PCH saying i won the sweepstakes of 5 million, i just had to send them $750 dollars first. This is an old scam

Victim Location 38006

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call from the Fake Publisher Clearing House. The man said his name was "David Harvey" and that i had won millions of dollars, and that all i needed to do was go get a $500 money order and call him after i got it and he would tell me how to send it, and to think about what color Mercedes Benz i want, as i would also get a car tomorrow when he came to give me a check. Something didn’t sound right, and i was skeptical so i started to ask questions. The man knew i was disabled and he had some pretty detailed information on me. That’s when i figured it was a scam and called the BBB-

Victim Location 40744

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

said i won 8 million dollars from publishers clearing house, asked for the id number off the back of the envelope, which i provided.asked me how i make purchases from publishers c. h. i said i dont buy from pch. he said there must be a mistake, I had to have made a purchase or he would not be calling. he asked me how close i was to wal mart or could i get an amazon gift card. said i needed to make a transaction to secure the 8 million.I said i would not make a purchase, he said he was in the next town over and was on his way with the money i needed to hurry. I said no, he said i had to or forfeit the money, i said i’m not buying anything, he was angry and said you forfeit then, i said yes. He never asked me my name the entire time.

Victim Location 32401

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Received a check written on First Tennessee Bank in Greeneville, TN 37745 by a company called System Transport, Inc P.O. Box3456 in Spokane, WA 99220 . The total was 7,850.00, supposedly a partial payment of450,000.00 to be cashed and used for income tax protocol before the balance could be disperseFirst Tenne. Security code -PCH-1003.

Victim Location 43206

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a letter from Publisher’s Clearing House informing me I had won $6 hundred thousand dollars. The letter reads in part: "Contact our branch office immediately at 1-518-872-3078 and speak with claims agent Kevin Prince. If you would like the prize patrol van to present your winnings with a camera crew to advertise you on TV or local news papers then simply give claims agent time frame for media promotions. you are required by the International Sweepstakes by law to pay towards taxes, handling and processing fees. Please be advised do not take any further action until you have contacted your claims agent who will assist you on how to claim your cash prize winnings. Please keep this award letter strictly confidential until your cash prize winnings has been processed and remitted to your designated account. Deborah Holland Executive Vice President."

Victim Location 46218

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A Michael Kingston claiming to be with Publishers Clearing house stating I won 2.5 million. And I need to call him when I got to Walmart I needed to call him when I got to the Money Gram office. He didn’t even get to give me an amount to send I told him I was going to verify his info first. And he wanted me to pick up a claim ticket at the money Gram also. He also provided a badge number of MLK or MIK 692 for my claim.

Victim Location 17365

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I have received calls saying I need to claim my prize. They say it is legitimate and give me a package code of 1711 US. They gave me a phone number for his manager to prove legitimate. The number is (915) 261-0973. Can you tell me if this is a scam or not?

Thank you,

Bryan Holubowicz

Victim Location 75703

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call from "Publishers Clearing House" stating that I had won a sweepstakes, they had my name and date of birth, and I answered yes to a question before I even realized, I tried telling them I wasn’t interested. But I’m afraid they have my name, date of birth, and now a recording of me saying yes.

Victim Location 36695

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My 89 mother has been ordering stuff from Publisher’s Clearing House as she receives MANY notices that she is in the finals – apprx. 5 pr 6 per day. She has been ordering monthly from them even though I have told her not to, it is a scam. on Dec 20th, she received a phone call from PCH telling her she won and would she like to save the taxes? She said yes and they told her if she would pay $80,000 she would….after being on the phone with them for over 40 minutes, she realized it was a scam.

I then called PCH to tell them to take my mother off ALL future mailings and she is not to receive ANY more info from them, after I explained the situation. They gave a canned answer that they cannot help what scammers do. I told them I do not play PCH and have never received a phone call from them telling me that I won….they disregarded that info.

My mother received another phone call this afternoon telling them that she won from the same guy – she recognized his voice. He also told her that she still owes money for the candy she has been ordering from PCH. How would they know that she has ordered candy if it is not someone who works at PCH. I called PCH and reported this info to them.

This has got to stop as they are taking advantage of elderly people.

What can be done?

Victim Location 77701

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call from Publishers Clearing House that I won $880,000 and a new car.  So I gave them my address and other information how to get to my house.  Then they said all they needed for me to do is go pay the 1% of the winnings.  I have to go to the local Dollar General and buy a $300.00 gift card and send them the information once the the money is in and to call them back.  So I didn’t go get the card but called back to the number since I kinda figured it was a scam by the phone number.  I use to work at AT&T and new that was a fake number.  But a person picked up the phone asking for the card number.  So I hung up and called BBB. 

Victim Location 59802

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a phone call from Restricted. They left a message that they were Publishers Clearing House and that I was the winner of a million dollars and a brand new car. Instead of just calling the number given, I Googled it first. It said it was RNK INC.. I then Googled that.. nothing looked right, but I called the number to see what happened. No one answered. The voicemail said something about the Techmail subscriber is unavailable and to leave a message. I didn’t leave a message. Lo and behold, within 5 minutes they called saying they were PCH again and did I get the message that I was a winner? I told them yes and that I called the number given. They asked if I left a message. I said "No, because it didn’t sound like PCH." They promptly hung up on me. Plus, they had Indian accents.

Victim Location 75703

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from a man with Publisher’s Clearing House saying that I won $2 million and a convertible. I asked how they got my information because I had not ever signed up and he told me that it was because I am an American citizen with good credit. I hung up on him because I knew it was a scam.

Victim Location 65479

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from a "Jerry ***" with an East Indian accent telling me that I had won 5.5 million dollars, and a Mercedes convertible. In order to get the winnings, I was supposed to pay $1500.

Victim Location 43130

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from David Moore with Publisher’s Clearinghouse saying I had won $4.5 million, a new car, and $10,000 a week for life. He asked if I was driving, my age, whether I was married or single, and if I was still taking care of my finances. When I said yes, he put me on hold, then hung up. He had an African accent.

Victim Location 65336

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

The phone number said it was from Jamaica. Publisher’s Clearing House. They wanted me to get a certified letter from Walmart in order for me to get my $850,000 and a Mercedes Benz. Ticket Number – 0075220.

Victim Location 43228

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’m 88 years old. I got a call from David Miller with Publisher’s Clearing House. He said I won $2.5 million. He asked if I wanted to keep if confidential, or come to my door. He told me I would have to pay $600 expedite the check. I told him I don’t have the money. He asked if I had a credit card. He had an answer for everything. He said he would bring me the check, and I would need my state ID. I said I don’t have it. He said I would lose my $2.5 million. I said Oh well. Got a second call today from David. He began by asking if I knew who he was. I said yes. He said he had good news. He could lower the payment to $300. His number was 202-582-0672. He asked what I wanted to do with the prize money. I said I have no idea. He hung up.

Victim Location 43081

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’m 78 years old. I got a call from Lloyd Henry with Publisher’s Clearing House. He said I won 8.5 million and a Mercedes Benz. He asked if I was married. He asked what I would do with the money. He told me to call the Federal Reserve Bank at 914-603-1011 and to give them my account number which is 5687309878.

Victim Location 75602

Type of a scam Phishing

"Today is your lucky day and you have just won $$$ & a Mercedes". He told him to go to his home phone bc he wanted to collect his $90 as a result of him picking up his "land line" and give them the pin # he verbally gave him. Our caller thought he was getting a call from someone and he answered and it was the PCH guy and he was upset with our caller. There was a baby crying in the background. Caller called the 916-237-0204 from his cell (a Tennessee #) and he said he "wasn’t eligible since he was calling from a Tennessee phone #". Verizon then sent him a message that since he called an "international phone #" (916-237-0204) he could get a "plan" for making these calls.

Victim Location 62976

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They called stating I had won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and wanted me to send them $9000.00 for the taxes.

Victim Location 80538

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Contacted by Billy Washington telling me I won the Publishers prise. I didn’t believe it so they wanted to pay off my truck. $14,086.41. He gave me an account with Wells Fargo to pay off my truck. Route # 107002192 acct #3837209877. They didn’t want any information about the loan. I called the bank and they said the loan could be paid off at 4:00. This hooked me. They then wanted me to open a new account at the bank of my choice so they could put my winnings in and pay the taxes from. When they asked for a pin # I finally figured it was a scam. Shame on me for being so gullible.

Victim Location 47362

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a letter in the mail the morning of 12/12/19 from Publisher’s Clearinghouse from MMG LLC PO Box 7290 New York, NY 10030. There is a check he told me to take to the bank and deposit as soon as possible. The check is for $8,697.76 to pay something (probably the taxes). They said in the letter I had won $2.7 million. The name on the check says land development.com 5648 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN (left hand top corner) the bank is CB&S Bank in Murfeesboro, TN (a little more than half way across the top of check). Check number is 8602. The letter prompts to call Danny Clark before I do anything and please discuss and advise your agent the most convenient payment arrangement. It is company policy to keep your letter and case private, confidential to avoid double or false claims the letter says.I called 917-829-7607 Danny Clark answered Publisher’s Clearinghouse. He said to take check to bank as soon as possible and call him right back and tell him I already took care of it. At that point, I hung up the phone and called BBB.

Victim Location 44212

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Entered by ScamPulse.com Staff – LJ – 12-12-19

I received a message on my home answering machine. It sounded like a recording. They identified themselves as being with Publishers Clearing House. Caller stated I won $2.5 million. The money is being held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Wanted me to call them back. I do not have their number. I never called them back.

Victim Location 43211

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

John Carter called and said I won 2.5 million dollars and a Mercedes Benz. I asked how I would get the car, and he said it would be delivered to my home. He asked if I was working. He said my prayers had been answered. Then he asked what i would do with the money. He asked if I was buying or renting. He asked if I wanted to keep it private, if not it would be on the 9 o’clock news. He said I needed to go to Walmart and buy a $325 Vanilla card for the taxes. he said he worked for State to State Lottery for Publishers Clearing House. He said to call him back at 601-473-0924 when I get the card. He had an accent. I’m 77 years old.

Victim Location 65565

Total money lost $1,500

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from Publisher’s Clearing House. I won $2.5 million. I sent them $1500 in a money order.

Victim Location 29360

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Consumer received a check in the mail for $5,821 from Scammers, claiming to be Publishers Clearing House and telling the consumer they are a second place prize winner of $500,000. The scammers letter told consumer to use the $5,821 check to pay for insurance and attorney fees.

Victim Location 97603

Type of a scam Business Email Compromise

A friend was told she received $100,000 free from Publisher Clearing House. She stated that she didn’t even have to pay it back. Said she saw my name on the list of recipients when her check was delivered to her. She gave me the number to call and told me to text them. Said they would get back to me immediately. Well, they did and were very pushy about me giving them my information. After checking with the ScamPulse.com I politely declined their offer. They were even more insistent that they were legitimate. See photos of their texts for details.

Victim Location 47334

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Publishers clearing house they said I won 8,000,000 and a Mercedes. They wanted $1000.00 cash sent to a Robert Rose in Ohio for Taxes. Go to UPS in Scatterfield Rd in Robert Rose Tax Service CPA Robert Rose. I told them I was waiting for my FBI daughter to get home and she would take me to the UPS That was a man going bu the name of Davis Sawyer.

Victim Location 79110

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Man called name John Day badge # 422B1 Publishers Clearing House said I was a 2nd place Prize Winner of 2.8 million dollars. My pkg winning Number 99713178US ( which is very close to my cell # he called me on last 4 are correct) Also I won a Mercedes Benz asked me what color I wanted and gave me a bar code of 5492711MS asked me what color and if I wanted a 2 or 4 door. Told me an Attorney named Mary Lee would meet me to go to the bank with me after my Armored Car brought me my check for 2.08 million and to expect a flat bed truck to be after the Armored Car carrying the Mercedes Benz in my color and 2 door. Explained to me what the FDIC was and gave me the name of Delivery agent Paul Green driving the Armored Car.

I told him I never heard of winning a prize like that and being asked to go to Wal Mart to pay $210.00 to get my registered receipt that had not showed up in the mail on Friday. I used my house phone to call my daughter and then my son and he heard the conversation and hung up on me. The Police Department gave me this web site to let others know. The only info I gave him was my address and my name. Hopefully that wasn’t too much. My credit is bad so I hope they get nothing out of that info. They also told me they sent me a notification letter I should of received on Friday..

Victim Location 47850

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Someone saying they were with Publishers Clearinghouse called my cell phone saying I had won 3 1/2 million dollars and a 2019 Mercedes Benz convertible. They were very convincing. They told me all I had to do was pay $650 for a one time fee and they would actually come and pick up the fee to be paid in cash. I asked them if they could take the fee from my winnings and they said they could not do that. I then asked them for some paperwork to show all the details and they said they would email me information. In the meantime I called the ScamPulse.com who told it as a scam. While I was on the phone with the ScamPulse.com they called again and I when I told them I was on the phone with the ScamPulse.com they hung up on me.

Victim Location 43064

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call a couple of days ago letting me know I had won Publisher’s Clearing House. They gave me a number to call back. I called Dave Williams who told me to buy gift card for $500 from CVS. He said they were an hour out from my house. I went in to CVS and the manager said he wasn’t sure if it was a scam. I said I don’t have that kind of money. He said "You’re not giving us any cash or anything". I hung up.

Victim Location 63019

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

In total, I won $600,000 and was asked to cash a check for $9498.15 to pay for taxes but never told me where to send it. Acquiom Financial wrote the check and Suntrust Bank was the company that the check came from.

Victim Location 44035

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted by phone by a man stating that I had won the publishers clearing house sweepstakes and that I needed to immediately go to the bank and take out 199 dollars and send it to them so I could receive my prize. I was supposed send the money to a Ms.Pruitt of Texas .

Victim Location 80916

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

David Law called and said I had won the Publishers Clearing House, I almost fell for it, it sounded so wonderful. Then he told me I would have to pay the shipping and handling charges of $805.00 – that is when I hung up on him, he called me back and said why did you hang up on me. I told him, he was yelling at me and because I would not do what you said to do. And was not going to deal with him. That is when I called the Better Business Bureau.

Victim Location 43055

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’m 89 years old. I’ve been participating in Publisher’s Clearing House for years. I got a phone call from a woman. She speaks broken English. She says I’ve won $1.6 million or $750 a week for life.

Victim Location 44905

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I keep getting calls from foreigners saying he was with Publisher’s Clearing House. He said I won $7,500,000 and a car. He said I would have to register with a card for $400. He offered to connect me to the Better Business Bureau, a woman came on, she said she was with the Better Business Bureau.

Victim Location 46259

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Dwayne Michaels said he has been trying to contact me for 3 months. And I need to pay 800.00 for some insurance, then they would bring me my $5000.00 and then that amount every week for life.

Victim Location 22003

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

In May of 2019, I just received a phone call from both a real Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes attorney general and my Logistcare transportation that I surpose to claim all of my winning prizes as soon as possible when unfortunately, it never happen at all because, instead, I could go to jail for me entering the real Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes and surpose to win the fake Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes as soon as possible.

Victim Location 45013

Total money lost $950

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone calls from Mary Johnson (786-377-6702, Bill Cooper & David Miller (309-432-5801) claiming to be with Publisher’s Clearing House. They stated that that I won money. I said that I thought this was a scam. The next call that I received was from Mr. Washington claiming to be with the ScamPulse.com and he stated that it was not a scam & then he asked for money. He said that I should go to Walmart and send money via "Walmart to Walmart. He said that I Should send $950.00 to Jeffery Baxter Panama City FL. I did send the money and now I realize this was a scam. They are very convincing. I don’t want others to be scammed. I have notified the real Publishers Clearing House, my bank and I will also contact Walmart and the police.

Victim Location 43135

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from Daniel he said he was with Publisher’s Clearinghouse. He said I won $1.7 million. He wanted my bank card, so he could send the money ot the bank. I didn’t give it to him because it’s in my husband’s name. Then he asked for my Driver’s license number and my social security number so he could set up an account at the Laurelville Bank. I gave it to him. He told me to call him back at 816-535-9677 at 11am. He thought he would have the account set up by then. He had an accent. I could hardly understand him. I could hear others talking in the background. He’s still calling. I called the Hocking County Sheriff’s Department to report the call.

Victim Location 38016

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call stating that I won the Publisher’s Clearing House prize that was approved by the FTC.

Victim Location 32566

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call from a lady who said she was calling from Publisher’s clearing House & that I had won a million dollars & 5,000 a week for life. She said 3 men would be at my house tomorrow Fri. Nov 8 at 1:30. One of the men’s name was Blake. Asked if I would be home…did I want a Public presentation with TV etc. or Private I said private. She said I would need 3 kinds of ID…one would be a photo ID…I did not really understand the other two. She asked what would I do with the money…if something happened to me who did I want the beneficiary to be. She asked my age…did I work…did I own my own home. Did I want the weekly check deposited to my checking account or in the mail. She then said due to FTC rulings & government regulations I would be have to pay 399.00 to receive my prize. I said I am not paying any money until I receive my prize. …told her I thought it was a scam & that I would call the Better Business Bureau.She then hung up on me.

Victim Location 43228

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’m 83 years old. I got a call from John Grohm from Publishers Clearing House. He said I won 1.1 million. He told me not to tell anybody about the call because if I did they would call and get the money instead of me. He wanted to deliver it to my house. He wanted my bank account number. He told me to go to the bank and open an account and put in $25. He gave me a number to call to verify the prize, 888-973-3751. A woman answered "Wells Fargo". She confirmed I had won PCH. I gave them nothing.

Victim Location 43068

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got a call from Charles King, Federal Consumer’s Office, 202-470-4326. He said I won a prize from Publisher’s Clearing House. He gave me a number to call 702-936-6707 for more information. He said he was with Holiday Sweeps. He wanted $7,500 to get the prize money. It was a registration fee because the money was coming from Nevada. He told me to call John Moretti at 855-331-2639. He asked if I wanted to stay off television. I said yes. He asked if I was married. He said if we couldn’t afford the $7500, he could try to get a loan for us. He wanted PII for the registration. We did not give him any PII.

Victim Location 28269

Type of a scam Other

Received numerous calls stating I am a winner of Publisher Clearing House award and they need to obtain personal information to provide winnings. Caller ID list call coming from Kingston, JM 1-876-995-2821

Victim Location 75605

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received call saying he was publishers clearing house. And told me I would receive a check today from 2 guys in a blue jacket flowers ect. Then wanted a check for $365 to cover some kind of fee. I ask him if i could put him on hold to ask my attorney to see if that was ok……he hung up.

Victim Location 22003

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

In October of 2018, I just got a email from [email protected] telling me that I need to reply back to [email protected] by email in order for myself to win a horrible fake Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol visit in person as soon as possible when unfortunately, it never happen at all because, instead, I was using those horrible bad languages in order for myself to win a horrible fake Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol visit in person as soon as possible when unfortunately, again, it never happen at all either because the real Publishers Clearing House along with a real Publishers Clearing House attorney general was so angry and upset at me on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 which was at the time.

Victim Location 71220

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Daniel George & Josh Kennedy Chief Financial Officer I called the number the letter said to call the claims manager before depositing the check they send me.

Victim Location 76308

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Mike Nelson identified himself as an agent with Publisher’s Clearing House. He said I was a second place winner of $6.5 million plus $2500 week for life. The call came in at 10:46 CST on 10-16-2019. He stated the prize ticket # as 64666001164 with prize ID code 872078515 and a prize confirmation code 020586. He started recording me and admitted recording when I asked. It seemed he wanted me to repeat all the numbers. When I asked for the phone number to Publisher’s Clearing House he hung up.

Victim Location 21161

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call on Tuesday, October 15th. The caller ID came up as "Publishers’ Clearing House". I was not home at the time, and a message was left saying that I had won 4.6 million dollars; a claim number was left. The message also directed me to call the number back with this number so I could claim my prize. The following day I called the number and spoke to someone identifying himself as Robert Davis. Mr. Davis began by asking me some questions about my home phone number- which I confirmed. He then asked if I was married and if my husband was home- which I confirmed that he was. Mr. Davis then proceeded to ask if my husband could confirm that I could "claim" the prize. I placed my husband on the phone – he confirmed our address and said that I could claim the prize. Mr. Davis then asked where I had retired from – I did not recall telling him I was retired. He also asked about my husband’s previous employment. Then he informed me that he was going to ask me some questions, so he could complete some forms for the 1040 and 1099 forms that would be needed when I claimed my prize. I asked why ths paperwork could not be completed after I received my money. He began to say things like I did not want to miss out on my 4.6 million dollar prize. I responded that I would not be giving him any confidential information like my SSN. The line then went dead. Now, I am going to have to monitor all of my accounts just to make sure that no one is messing with my identity.

Victim Location 47303

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They said I won 2nd prize in Publishers clearing house drawing.I knew it wasn’t publishers clearing house so I requested a phone number to call them back.

Victim Location 63010

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was contacted by phone that I had won a publisher clearing house sweepstake prize of 9.5 million dollars, $5000.00 a week for life, and a 2019 car with 1-year state farm insurance. They instructed me to go to Walmart to receive a money gram for $5000.00 payable to me as soon as I paid a $250.00 processing fee. This caller made this sound very believable and went to great lengths to insure me this was not a scam and he was not asking for any personal information. I got leary once they wanted me to go to Walmart.

Victim Location 61321

Total money lost $-1,500

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I received a check with a paper in the mail the envelope had nothing written on it no return address or a address it was sent from but still I opened it and there was a check for 4500$ in it and I didn’t hesitate to go cash it in I received it October 8th 2019 but the paper was labeled September 9th… so after I cashed the check i took some money out and A few days later the check bounced today on October 11th 2019 now I’m -2000 in my bank.

Victim Location 15906

Total money lost $14,000

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

*** *** stated that she was contacted earlier in the month on or about 09/05/2019, by a man whom provided the name "Robert" He advised ***. *** that she had won Publishers Clearing House in the amount of 1.5 million dollars and a brand new car. **. *** stated that "Robert" told her she had to send $3,500 in cash to the following address: ***  West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Once **. ***  sent the money, she then was sent 2 checks both in the amount of $4,000 issued from personal checking accounts, and told to deposit the checks into her account, and then withdrawal the funds the following day- and send the cash to the same address: *** West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. ***. *** did as she was asked, sent the money, and then received 2 more checks in the mail for her to deposit and withdrawal- total amount of $14,000.

Victim Location 44105

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I have received a call from James Miller with Publishers Clearing House. Said I won 5 million. He gave me phone number 585-357-3014 to call back. They also have phone number 916-237-0204. I did not call them back.

Victim Location 44112

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a mailing from Publishers Clearing House. It did not have a full address. Canadian Post mark. Their phone number is 647-219-2418. Stated I won $450,000. The mailing included a check $4980.00. Instructed me to call the phone number. Speak to Claims Manager Steve Williams. Give Security Code 5555. I did not call the number. I was not going to put that check in my account.

Victim Location 01077

Total money lost $890

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Person in Jamaica claiming to be a person from PCH, and he needed money for fees and taxes, and in return we would win a new Mercedes

Victim Location 22003

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I just emailed to a Publishers Clearing House Agent recently to let a Publishers Clearing House Agent know that I got scammed by fake Publishers Clearing House for the first time after I received a fake winner confirmation in the mail telling me that I’m a $1,000,000.00 winner with developmental disabilities for the first time 13 years ago.

Victim Location 46992

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received multiple calls starting yesterday from a company claiming to be from publishers clearing house. They gave me a code 000157YB and told me I that I needed to call Mr Albert Johnson at 1-876-416-8541 they informed me I was the PCH grand prize winner of $6.5 million, $5K per month for life and a brand new car! What a deal!! They just wanted me to go to Walmart or Walgreens and get a $1k Amazon gift card that I would need to give to them on delivery of all of my prizes. So I told them I felt this was a scam and not interested and wouldn’t go get the gift card. They called countless times trying to convince me it was legitimate and for the $1K gift card they were going to deliver all my prizes from PCH in person to my business So this morning they started calling again. Again I told them I was convinced it was a scam. At this point they told me again it’s all legitimate and all being controlled and phone calls recorded under ScamPulse.com &IRS regulations. So I told him great I’m a ScamPulse.com member so I will call them for confirmation of legitimacy. They hung up instantly and have not called again

Victim Location 38134

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received two calls telling me I just won $750,000 from PCH. All I would need to pay is $3,100 for fees and processing.

Victim Location 75703

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Called and told me that I won money and to go to walmart to get money order to send to them to get the money I won

Victim Location 77611

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A guy called stating I won $5000 a week. He ask me for my address and they wanted me send them $2800. Told them, "NO THANK YOU." And I hung up on them.

Victim Location 43202

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received two text messages from the Publisher’s Clearing House asking to confirm my info and telling me I’ve won a Chevy Blazer.

Victim Location 67147

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Received a call from Publishers Clearing House. The gentleman told me that I had won the Publishers Clearing House and they were going to come to my home and deliver my new car and prize money. He asked me how old I was, where I banked at and if I had any stocks. He told me I would need to send him $4,500. I told him didn’t have that much money and he asked me how much I could send. I told him that I am not paying anything and said if I needed to pay I could pay it out of my winnings. He told me I couldn’t do that. I told him I thought this was a scam. I called the Publishers Clearing House and they confirmed that this is a scam.

The scary part was that he knew my full name and address.

Victim Location 43234

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I’ve been getting calls for three days from John Green from Jamaica. He said: "Congratulations, you’ve won Publishers Clearing House, $7000 a week for life and a Mercedes Benz". He kept telling me he’s a minister and ministers don’t lie. He said I had been blessed. He said God Blesses and congratulations several times. He’s coming this afternoon from Cleveland to give me my winnings. Just this morning he said I needed to get a money order for $499 to pay the shipping and handling. He asked if I was married, and he’s been talking to my husband as well. He asked if I wanted it publicized or kept confidential. I told him I wanted something in writing from PCH.

Victim Location 53968

Type of a scam Phishing

Caller ID said it was a private caller but I did not pick up the phone. Left a message on my on answering machine saying it was publishers clearing house and I won 5.5 million dollars etc.

Victim Location 62838

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Called my mom yesterday claiming she won publishers clearing house sweepstakes. Requested she urgently go to do a money transfer in the amount of 500 dollars to them to cover the ‘taxes’ of her winnings.

Called me twice today. Same scam

Victim Location 44108

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I got the call this morning from this number claiming to be Publisher’s Clearing House. They claimed I won 2.5 millions dollars, $10,000 cash, and 2019 Mercedes-Benz in pearl white. They said it came with a year of gas and a year of insurance covered by Geico. They asked if I was a U.S. citizen, how old I was, and my marital status. They said I needed to send $299 and that they were a hour and a half way from my location with the certified check for the 2.5 million dollars.

Victim Location 03874

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from *** *** ***. They said I had won 25 Million dollars, but I had to send them $5,000.00 in fees. I said there was no way I was sending them $5,000, that they could take it out of the 25 million, he hung up on me.

Victim Location 99503

Total money lost $3,280

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Victim was contacted by company calling itself Publisher’s Clearing House. He was told he had won  the sweepstakes and a Mercedes (what color car did he want?). 

Victim sent a total of $3,280 in 7 increments by wire to places including Paris, Michigan and Anchorage, AK. 

The scam started 4/8/15 and the last call was 4/20/15 when the victim told them he had no more money to send and no money to pay his bills.

Victim lives in Fairbanks but has an Anchorage mailing address.

Victim Location 79504

Total money lost $400

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Pch wanting $$$ before they can give your "prize " $ to you…just got ripped off 400$ today and here is there phone # there calling from…876-585-7543…had me on the phone all day saying the prize patrol is coming and they need 1000$ cause the IRS needs to clear the check ….its crap!

Victim Location 02770

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call from a person who said i won a mercedes and money 850k, but they needed $430.32 processing fees. They cannot drop the car until they receive the processing fees. His name is *** ***. I told him I had to go to the doctor and he was in a panic. He needed me to send him the processing fee now

Victim Location 15954

Total money lost $4.99

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I recently made a purchase at publishers clearing house and they stated I would receive a free gift.  However, when I received my purchase, I noticed they charged me shipping on my free gift, which I didn’t want in the first place.  

Victim Location 99503

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received call on my cell phone. "James Stanguard" stated I won $985,000 and a 2015 Mercedes Benz. He said that two U.S. Marshalls and an attorney with a driver (named "Miller") would be at my house in 3 hours.

He advised me to call a number with an 876 area code. This number connected me to manager named "Albert Lopez." He asked how close I was to a grocery store in order to obtain a registration card. He said 99% of all the taxes were already paid, and I just needed to pay the rest.

I told "Albert Lopez" I might call the police and report this as a scam. He said he was already taking money out of my account as we spoke.

I called information to get the phone number for Publishers Clearing House. When I relayed the area code to the operator, she indicated that area code is for Jamaica.

Nothing has come out of my bank account.