The law applies to sweepstakes sent through the U.S. Postal Service and strictly prohibits false representations in promotions that represent: That the recipient is a winner, unless that person has actually won a prize. That the recipient must order to enter.
Who qualifies for PCH sweepstakes?
Unless otherwise indicated in the Official Rules, our Giveaways are open to residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Employees of Publishers Clearing House, its affiliates and its contest processors, their immediate families and Giveaway Supervisors are not eligible.
What is the PCH catch?
Imposters try to convince their victims that they're legitimate by sending letters or emails that look like they come from Publishers Clearing House. These scams can seem official, using the real PCH logos and employee names, but they are fakes.
What is PCH and how does it work?
PCH is a direct-marketing company that sells merchandise and magazine subscriptions and operates several prize-based websites. While best known for the sweepstakes and Prize Patrol it uses to promote its magazine subscriptions, the majority of the company's revenue now comes from merchandise.
How do you get into PCH without buying anything?
It's easy to enter, all you need to do is fill out the Official Entry-Order Form as instructed in the Bulletin. There's no purchase or fee necessary to enter or win. Make sure your entry arrives by the entry deadline stated in the Official Rules.
What is PCH Search?
PCH Search and Win is an internet search engine owned by Publishers Clearing House. It started out as an independent search engine called Blingo until PCH bought the company in 2006. Many people run internet searches every day, either for work, to research personal interests, or to satisfy their curiosity.
Do we have to buy anything to apply for Publishers Clearing House?
You never have to buy anything or pay anything to claim a sweepstakes prize. Our No Purchase Necessary message is best demonstrated in the fact that we routinely receive a higher quantity of non-order entries and most of our winners did not order with their winning entry.
Can you win Publishers Clearing House without buying anything?
No Purchase is Necessary to enter or win our famous PCH sweepstakes. As outlined in our Official Rules and as stated in the SweepsFacts insert included with every PCH promotional mailing: Buying Won't Help You Win. Your chances of winning without a purchase are the same as the chances of someone who buys something.
Does Publishers Clearing House cost money?
Although PCH advertises its sweepstakes along with magazine subscriptions, no purchase is necessary to enter or win.
How do you increase your chances of winning Publishers Clearing House?
Gather tokens for reading news articles, watching videos, checking the latest lottery results, or consulting your horoscope as well as for searching the net. You can then exchange the tokens for chances to win from Publishers Clearing House.
How does PCH Search and Win Work?
How do I win on PCH Search & Win? You can enter the PCH Sweepstakes by searching the internet using PCHSearch & Win as well as receive chances to win instantly every day! The first search of the day will enter you into the PCH Sweepstakes and the first 25 searches of the day are eligible to win "instant win" prizes.
How do you win PCH Search and Win?
There are three different ways to win prizes through PCH Search and Win: instant prizes, SuperPrize entries, and tokens. The instant prizes that are available to win change every day. Typical prizes include Amazon gift certificates, music downloads, cash in various denominations, and even larger prizes.
How did Publishers Clearing House get my name?
That's why Publishers Clearing House, like all major direct mail marketers, rents and buys relevant mailing lists to help us find prospective customers instead of just sending mail randomly. These prospect lists are created from information about your past purchases and interests.
What are the rules for Publishers Clearing House?
Winners must be fully registered with Publishers Clearing House and contact information must be up-to-date and accurate for prize to be awarded. Prize award date(s) promoted may be adjusted to accommodate travel arrangements and scheduling conflicts. Entrant named on winning entry will be considered the winner.
What is PCH privacy?
PCH minimizes its handling of information that could be considered secret or confidential. The vast majority of the data which PCH handles and publishes doesn't contain any personal information. Most of this data is provided to PCH on a voluntary basis by PCH's research partners, peers, and project participants.
How are Publishers Clearing House winners selected?
At Publishers Clearing House our prize winner selection process is random and unbiased. Whether or not you have ordered, if the Personal SuperPrize Number assigned to your entry matches the randomly selected winning number, you will win the prize.
Is PCH entry free?
There's no purchase or fee necessary to enter or win. Make sure your entry arrives by the entry deadline stated in the Official Rules. If you are not currently receiving PCH sweepstakes mailings and/or emails, you may contact PCH Customer Service to request to be added to the mailing and/or email list.
How do I remove my name from PCH?
We will be happy to assist you with your request to remove your name and address or e-mail address from our list. Please use our Postal Unsubscribe Form and provide us with all name and address variations under which you are receiving our mailings. We will process your request promptly!
How much does Publishers Clearing House cost?
Thank goodness the cost of entering the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes remains ZERO. That's right.
How does PCH search work?
To play PCH Search & Win, all you have to do is register, then search for something at http://search.pch.com/. Simply enter a word or phrase in the orange search box and click “Search” or press “Enter” on your keyboard. You will be brought to a search results page, and automatically entered to win.Oct 2, 2009
What are the PCH prizes?
Major prizes of at least $10,000.00 are awarded nearly every month. PCH SuperPrizes ranging from $1 million to $10 million are awarded at least three times per year. In total, Publishers Clearing House awards anywhere from nearly $3 million to just over $13 million in prizes annually.
How are PCH winners chosen?
At Publishers Clearing House our prize winner selection process is random and unbiased. Each promotional mailing you receive from Publishers Clearing House offers recipients a unique, new Personal SuperPrize Number that provides an opportunity to win our Sweepstakes if it is returned in a timely manner.