Sign in  

Publishers Clearing House

Sharing is caring! Are you having problems with Publishers Clearing House? Use ScamPulse to file a complaint.

Publishers Clearing House Reports & Reviews (1686)

- Holly Springs, NC, USA
Report

A man claiming to be named Dave Peterson called from 1-876-559-4337, saying I had won $2.5 million, tax-free, and a Mercedes Benz car from Publishers Clearinghouse. He said Publisher's Clearinghouse would pay 19% of the 20% in US taxes that I would owe, but I would have to go to Western Union or WalMart to pay the remaining 1%, or $365, in order to receive my "Invitation Receipt." Then a Mary James, attorney, would appear at my door with paperwork to sign. I would give her the Invitation Receipt and she would give me my prizes. When I insisted that I didn't have $365, he hung up on me.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Hindman, KY, USA
Report

I as well as my girlfriend was contacted by a gentleman saying that he was part of Publishers Clearing House. He said his name was Peter Hendrix. He called us both on our cell phones and the phone number was blocked so we couldn't see it. He told us both that we had won 885,000 dollars but in order to receive the money we would first have to send 110 dollars via Western Union. My girlfriend almost fell for the scam when I immediately did not. Needless to say he said we had to send that money to Jamaca.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Hindman, KY, USA
Report

A man named Peter Hendrix called and said he was from publishers clearing house. He said I had won $885,000. He said I had to pay some kind of fee that came to a total of $200. I didnt have $200 so he told me to pay what I could and he would get me a sponsor for the rest. I was able to pay $100. He told me to go straight to walmart to a western union center and send them the money. I went to Wal-Mart but they only had money gram so I used that. He tried to get a taking number from my receipt but it didn't have one. We figured it it was because it wasn't from western union. He made me go back in and get a refund and find somewhere nearby that had a western union center. So I went to the local rite aid. I used the phone they had connected to western union and on the recording it said if you are sending money to someone you don't know then report it because it was probably a scam. So I talked to another man from western union and he told me not to go through with the transaction because it was a scam. So I went back to my vehicle and I hung up my phone because the man wouldn't let me disconnect our call while I done all this. So as I was on my way home this man called around 25 to 30 times. When I got home the man called again and I let my boyfriend answer it. My boyfriend told the man if he didn't stop calling, we would report him to the police. The man very quickly hung up. No layer than an hour or two the same man called my boyfriends phone and tried to get him with the same scam. If you have any questions please call.

Useful
+1
Reply
Report

Michael Collins 876-467-1176 claiming to be from Publishers clearing house attempts to get an account $ to send the prize to elderly people.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Great Falls, MT, USA
Report

Said I won a large amount of money and a new car from publishers clearing House but said I needed to send money through western union they need to convert the funds from Australian currency to US currency

Useful
+1
Reply
- Fort Valley, GA, USA
Report

Publishers clearinghouse called.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Ocean Springs, MS, USA
Report

I was contacted today, 2/2/2016, by a person declaring I had won $500K in a "publisher's clearing house" drawing. The person told me I had been selected No. 2 in a drawing. He confirmed my home address and said that a representative would come to my home this Thursday, 2/4/2016, to deliver the check. I was not asked for personal information regarding my credit or bank account nos. or that I was required to pay any money up front.

My question is: Do they contact you ahead to tell you that you won an amount of money? Also, have you heard of any home invasion attempts by this apparent "scam"?

Useful
+1
Reply
Report

Publishers clearing house said I won 975,00 dollars and new car. Wanted us to pay the taxes and pay at Bank of America

Useful
+1
Reply
- Madison, AL, USA
Report

I received a call from a person named David Parker. He claims that he was calling from Publishers Clearing House and that I had won the grand price of 2.5 million dollars and a new car. That the call was not a joke, he was for real and kept asking me how I felt about being a winner. He said that my price would be delivered today between 9-10. He gave me a bogus check number 001100582 and said that I was chosen out of 150 people to win the grand prize. He said that it was part of an American Cash Award. He proceeded to explain what an American cash award was, saying that they got my name from where I shopped like Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Target, Win Dixie and a few other places. Then he asked of I were close to a Winn Dixie or Wal-Mart, he ask how far away was I from them. I asked why he said that I needed to go secure my registration process with $235 dollars. I ask him why do I have to pay money to get money that I have won. I told him that did not make since and he said that is how it is. Once I secure my registration process with the $235 then they will deliver my 2.5 million and car. I told him that I was going to contact the BBB to report this scam and her proceeded to curse me out and call me other names.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Anchorage, AK, USA
Report

I answered the phone & he goes "good morning, how are you" I didn't recognize him & asked who he was. He immediately went into a dialogue about FedEx delivering my prize to me. I asked what prize & he asked if I remembered ever signing up for Publisher's Clearing House. I told him I'm sure I had at some point, but not any time recent. That made him happy, he responded "Very good, very good, I have good information for you. You have won I have a check for you for $900,000 USD and a brand new Mercedes." He continued that it came with $5,000/wk for life & he wanted to be the 1st to congratulate me. He asked if I would be home for delivery today, I said yes. He asked that I call a # to claim my prize. I was to call John Malone at 1-876-580-7681 EXT 5. He gave me a prize claim number MT899MCH. At no point did he bring up money or delivery fees, I kept waiting for him to give himself away. He strongly urged me to call so I could take delivery today & congratulated me but still did not know my name. I thanked him for "making my day" & ended the call.

Useful
+2
Reply
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
Report

I received a call from Publishers Clearing House stating I won $5000 every week plus a new car. They called from 678-782-8270 and asked that I call them back at 876-897-7362. They did not ask me to send them any money.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Bonne Terre, MO, USA
Report

I have received many calls indicating I have won $1 million and a new car. They ask that I send them $495 to claim my prizes. They have told me they are from Publisher's Clearing House and National Sweepstakes Clearing House. They have called me from 202-239-8934, 434-373-4486 and 239-676-4136. They say there names are James and Frank White.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
Report

A person named Bobby who claimed to be from the Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes said that I won a check worth $1.5 million dollars. I told him that I'm not interested in his offer and hung up the phone. I would like for the ScamPulse.com to investigate this scam and prevent others from becoming victims.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Gordon, GA, USA
Report

Received phone call from 876-509-4478 identifying as Publisher's Clearing House and that I had won $900,000 jackpot...

Useful
+1
Reply
Report

Received a call reporting I had won Publishers Clearinghouse. He hung up when I told him I did not believe him.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Columbia, TN, USA
Report

Robert Nelson called me saying that I won $2.5 million dollars! All I had to pay upfront was $799.99 and the way he wanted me to pay it was through Western Union. I knew it was a scam as he didn't want me to tell anyone. I just jived him.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Memphis, TN, USA
Report

On January 27, 2016 at 2:30 PM I recd a call from Publishing Clearing House (PCH) and his name was Richard Nelson the manager; he had a bad accent. He said I won 3.2 million dollars and a Cadillac. He asked how far I was to Western Union & said I should go to Western Union to send $400 to Noleja Smalling in Chester, PA. I did not send to the money.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Lanham, MD, USA
Report

I got a cell phone call from 876-284-1107. It came up Jamaica on my caller id. They claimed to be publishers clearing house and said I won 1.5 million dollars and a new Mercedes Benz. I just needed to send them 450 usd so they can release my winnings. They tried to get me to drive to Walmart and send them a wire transfer for the money. They said they needed the 450 for the vehicle and kept telling me that this wasn't a prank. They sounded convincing and someone might fall for this.

Useful
+1
Reply
- Bridgeton, MO, USA
Report

JM Kinston called me on Saturday around 3 and told me I won $67,500,000 from a number: 18765210476 from Publisher's Clearing House. I had to pay 2500 first.

Useful
+1
Reply
Report

Received a phone call from: 1-876-823-8087. Caller identified himself as the Publisher's Clearing House Sweepstakes. His name was Bob Chase. He told me that I was the monthly winner and that I won 2.5 Million dollars and a Mercedes car. All I have to do is send him a Western Union money gram for $199.99 to claim my prize.

Useful
+1
Reply
Check fields!

Report Publishers Clearing House


Upload here Increase visibility and credibility of your review by
adding a photo, document or video
Submit

Publishers Clearing House Contacts

Publishers Clearing House associated photos:


Phone:
+1 (949) 237-1866 0 0
+1 (172) 433-0305 0 0
+1 (908) 441-8017 0 0
+1 (516) 266-7280 0 3
+1 (613) 909-2267 0 0
+1 (716) 204-9039 0 1
+1 (292) 656-6757 0 0
+1 (346) 262-4458 0 0
+1 (719) 999-4341 0 0
+1 (737) 477-6044 1 0
+1 (365) 998-8318 0 0
+1 (903) 400-9570 0 0
+1 (876) 813-6154 0 0
+1 (330) 482-8061 0 0
+1 (917) 300-4590 0 0
+1 (520) 394-5732 0 0
+1 (585) 378-4786 0 0
+1 (876) 278-9785 0 0
+1 (480) 983-5711 0 0
+1 (281) 962-5173 0 0
+1 (585) 215-5100 0 0
+1 (580) 681-3074 0 0
+1 (917) 243-4983 0 0
+1 (343) 357-0728 0 0
+1 (214) 785-6567 0 0

E-mails:
Sign in to see

If you know any contact information for Publishers Clearing House, help other victims by adding it!

Add new contacts

Recently updated reports

Anti Virus Scam
Dear Facebook Support Team, I am writing to report a scam that occurred while I was searching for help regarding a Facebook account support issue... Mar 14, 2026
YTmedia.io
Beware! This guy is a professional scammer and has, too, scammed me from thousands. Scammers known name: Francis-Rey Po Montecillo. Has also gone by... Mar 14, 2026
Online Purchase - Taps Depot
You pay for a legitimate product they have on their website and after many delays and emails they finally ship you something damaged and obviously... Mar 13, 2026
MIDEJUBSHOP MID
I have over $85 charged to my PayPal Credit card that I don’t recognize from this merchant. PayPal won’t give me any information and I have about 2 weeks to pay this sum. Mar 12, 2026
Chaininc-ai.com
I got contacted and I little time was convinced to invest with these scammers. I started small and when I realized some profit, I was fooled into... Mar 12, 2026

New reports

Slipintosoft
I purchased a silk dress that was on sale from $350-$271. Although the material felt soft it was a shocking fit and of very poor... Mar 14, 2026
Trailzen Couriers
I sent them photos of my ID and gave them my account and routing number Mar 14, 2026
Business Credit Department / Justin Romano
Said they were from business loans and calling about line of credit Mar 14, 2026
(614) 874-7051
The scammer was inquiring about buying my home. I shared no personal information. Mar 14, 2026
Nervilabs.com
I ordered a neck massager and a lumbar relief pro. The neck massager worked, but the lumbar relief pro did not at all. I emailed several times for a... Mar 14, 2026

Most Read Reports

Phishing Scam
They deposited $0.03 into my PayPal account for "goods" with the note: "You received this email because your PayPal account processed a... 1089 Reports
Lending Resource Center
Scammer will attempt to call your number attempting to offer an "loan" with spoofed numbers and having them in the voicemail telling you to... 15 Reports
Debt Collections Scam
I received a voicemail stating that a investigation is against me in Detroit for Apt B101 and if I don't call back they will let the agents lose... 402 Reports
2026 Wasilla Luxury Cruise & Travel Expo
Postcard received promising a 3, 5, or 7 day cruise for calling a number and providing opinions. 1 Reports
American Funding Relief
Left the following voicemail: Hi, Happy Friday, this is Caleb with American Funding Relief giving you a call. My number to my office i... 4 Reports
ScamPulse.com
P
PINNA - pure