The good news is that Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes are legitimate – although your odds of winning the current “$5,000 A Week For Life” giveaway are about one in 6.2 billion, according to the official rules. But you should always be cautious if you receive a prize notification claiming to come from PCH.
How do they pick a winner for the Publishers Clearing House?
Publishers Clearing House winners are drawn through a carefully-monitored process that ensures that each entry has an equal chance of winning. For the SuperPrize drawings, a random number is chosen to win the SuperPrize (which could be cash every week for life or millions of dollars awarded at once).
How many websites does Publishers Clearing House have?
The company has been selling books, media, jewelry and other consumer items since the 1980s. PCH operates eight websites, including PCH Search and Win, PCH Lotto, PCH Games, PCH Save and Win, and Candystand. The company also sells magazine subscriptions at a discount and advertises subscriptions along with its sweepstakes.
Where is Publishers Clearing House in Jericho NY?
Publishers Clearing House 300 Jericho Quadrangle #300 Jericho, NY 11753
What was the settlement with Publishers Clearing House?
In 1994 PCH sent mailings telling recipients they were all “finalists”, which led to a lawsuit involving the attorneys general of 14 US states. Later that year, PCH denied wrongdoing, but agreed to pay a settlement of $490,000 and to change their practices.
How to contact Publishers Clearing House about sweepstakes?
For General Questions (Billing, Order Concerns and Sweepstakes Inquiries) call: 1-800-459-4724 For Sweepstakes Scams misusing the Publishers Clearing House name call: 1-800-392-4190 For Website/Technical issues call: 1-8
