The caller claimed to be from PCH, stating that I was a million-dollar winner, but required me to pay a processing fee first.
Scam Alert: Publishers Clearing House Call
Summary — +19172596982
Expert Opinion
Block the number immediately if the call sounds like a prize scam. Many callers impersonate Publishers Clearing House and claim you’ve won huge cash or a car, but they’ll ask for personal data or fees to release the prize. Never share Social Security numbers, banking info, or payment details with unsolicited callers. Verify any alleged winnings by contacting PCH directly through their official website or phone line—not the number that called you. Use call‑blocking tools, report the number to the FTC, and delete any suspicious voicemails. Staying skeptical and protecting your personal information keeps you safe from these scam tactics.
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Recent Reports for (917) 259-6982
Claimed to be from PCH with a prize offer
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Scam alert from PCH
A call was received from this number claiming that the recipient had won the Pub clearing house sweepstakes, which is suspected to be a scam
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Is this for real?
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The question remains whether this number is involved in a scam.
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This is a publishing clearing house scam
A call claimed I had won substantial prizes, including a car and $10,000, prompting me to speak with an agent for further details.
The caller claimed to be from Publisher Clearing House, stating I was a winner, with the caller ID showing Borio Gene.
A voicemail from this number claimed I've won the Publishers' Clearing House Sweepstakes, with a prize of $3.5 million, a new Lincoln, and $10k a month for life, ironicly, I never even entred the sweepstakes!
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I got a voicemail from this number claiming i won $10,000 a week from publisher's house sweepstakes, but i dont remembar entering it
I recieved a text messages claiming i won $5 million from Publishers Clearing House, which seems extremly unlikely
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