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⚠ Verified Phishing Email

Do not click any links in this email. Do not call any phone numbers listed. Report it to your email provider as phishing.

"PCH Grand Prize Winner! Your Check for $[NUMBER] is Ready!"

Phishing Email Subject Line

Spoofed Sender

Publishers Clearing House <prizewinner@pch-mail.com>

Scam Category

Lottery / Prize / Sweepstakes Scam

Typical Call to Action

Call our prize claim hotline at [TOLL-FREE NUMBER] to verify your identity and arrange for immediate delivery of your multi-million dollar prize. Be prepared to cover a small processing fee.

What To Do

  1. 1.Do not click any links or call any numbers in the email.
  2. 2.Mark the email as phishing/spam in your email client.
  3. 3.Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org.
  4. 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  5. 5.If you clicked a link, change your passwords and monitor your accounts.
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