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Publishers Clearing House Scam Call - PCH Scammers

Scammers are calling potential victims pretending to be from Publisher's Clearing House. The scammers call potential victims and say they have won $13,000,000 plus $7,000 per week for life, and a brand new BMW.

To report the scammers, you may call Publishers Clearing House fraud department at 800-645-9242.

If you think you’ve won a prize, here are a few things to know:

  • Publishers Clearing House will never ask you to pay a fee to collect a prize. In fact, no legit prize promoter will ever charge you to win.
  • If anyone calls asking you to pay for a prize, hang up and report it to the FTC.
  • Never send money to collect a prize. It’s a scam.
  • Clearing House doesn’t call ahead to say you’ve won.
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