Publisher's Clearing House

The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about scammers impersonating Publishers Clearing House, who call victims claiming they won a prize but require payment of taxes and fees via wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or gift cards. The real Publishers Clearing House does not ask for money to claim prizes.

A user received a video call from someone claiming to be from PCH via Google Meet, terminated the call quickly, and reported it to Google and the FBI. They are concerned about their face and voice being recorded for AI deepfake purposes despite the short call duration.