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  2. BEWARE: Publishers Clearing House doesn't ask winners ... - AOL

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    Jun. 29—Scammers are using a Publisher Clearing House ruse as the latest tactic to take people's money. Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes are legitimate, however, scammers have honed in on a ...

  3. Publishers Clearing House scam season has begun - AOL

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    Publishers Clearing House scam season has begun January 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM In 2022, some lucky winner will be getting $5,000 a week for life, according to the company's website,

  4. Trio uses bogus sweepstakes prizes to scam people out ... - AOL

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    The 78-year-old man from Pennsylvania was told that in addition to his cash prize, he also won a new Range Rover, the release said, but he was told he had to pay for and ship $15,000 in parts for ...

  5. Lottery scam - Wikipedia

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    Another type of lottery scam is a scam email or web page where the recipient had won a sum of money in the lottery. The recipient is instructed to contact an agent very quickly but the scammers are just using a third party company, person, email or names to hide their true identity, in some cases offering extra prizes (such as a 7 Day/6 Night Bahamas Cruise Vacation, if the user rings within 4 ...

  6. Vanity award - Wikipedia

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    A vanity award [1] is an award in which the recipient purchases the award to give the false appearance of a legitimate honor and achievement. [2] [3] [4] In some countries, those conferring awards may seek "sponsorship fees," "dinner fees," charity donations, and other financial "contributions" to avoid the perception that the award has not been "bought."

  7. Publishers Clearing House - Wikipedia

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    The first prizes ranged from $1 to $10 and entrants had a 1 in 10 chance of winning. After the sweepstakes increased response rates to mailings, prizes of $5,000 [7] and eventually $250,000 were offered. [11] PCH began advertising the sweepstakes on TV in 1974. [8] [12] It was the only major multi-magazine subscription business until 1977.

  8. Sweepstake - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a sweepstake is a type of contest where a prize or prizes may be awarded to a winner or winners. [1] Sweepstakes began as a form of lottery that were tied to products sold. [2] In response, the FCC and FTC refined U.S. broadcasting laws (creating the anti-lottery laws). [3]

  9. He thought emails about lottery win were scams - AOL

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    His prize was one day away from forfeiture, officials said. He thought emails about lottery win were scams — and almost lost out on Michigan prize Skip to main content