An individual identifying as Middle Eastern/Asian Indian claimed I had won a Publisher's Clearing House contest I never entered, insisting my phone number was chosen. I even woke him at 7:24 a.m. EST. This is obviously a scam—PCH never picks phone numbers, only written, submitted entries, and I have never submitted any.
Scam Alert: Prize You Didn't Enter?
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A caller claiming you've won a Publishers Clearing House contest you never entered screams scam from the rooftops—especially when they say your phone number was randomly picked, which isn't how PCH operates. Legitimate sweepstakes like that rely on actual entries, not cold calls. Waking someone up at 7:24 a.m. EST just adds to the shady vibe. Hang up immediately on these pitches; never share personal info or send money. Report the number to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint to help shut down these fraudsters. Block it on your phone to avoid repeats, and consider a call-screening app for future peace.
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