The truth is that people do win Publishers Clearing House prizes. Money expert Clark Howard is not a fan of get-rich-quick schemes, even if there is no scam. The bottom line: The only windfall that you can truly count on is the one you save for. Is Publishers Clearing House a Scam?
Craig Johnson. Use the information on the PCH website instead. Facebook is a fabulous tool for sweepstakes fans, but it can also be a breeding ground for scams. One of these common scams uses fake Publishers Clearing House pages to trick victims. The scam works something like this: Scammers create a Facebook page that mimics the look of a real PCH page or a personal page of one of PCH's employees. They'll steal company logos, the PCH color scheme, photos of Prize Patrol members, and more to make their fake page look trustworthy.
PCH fans find and follow the page, and the scammers message them to tell them they've won a prize, then ask for money before they can claim their "winnings.
To keep yourself safe from these scams, learn how to recognize and avoid fake Facebook pages. And remember: PCH never, ever notifies winners by Facebook messages. Remember, too, that all of PCH's official pages have been verified by Facebook. Don't trust any PCH page without a blue verification badge. Publishers Clearing House works diligently to fight scams, both by working with law enforcement officials and through public education.
If you've already sent money to a PCH scammer, contact your local police office. You'll also need to be extra cautious in the future because scammers consider people who have already been scammed to be easy prey, and there's a good chance that you will be targeted again. If you noticed you were being scammed in time and didn't send any money, check out these 7 places to report sweepstakes scams.
You can also follow these steps to report a scam directly to Publishers Clearing House. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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